New york or london? Which city is the better place to study fashion design?

Question

Yes, i want to study fashion!

So i do know that the parsons in new york and central st.martins are great fashion schools. Some even say they are the best. But if you could choose ... which is better and why? And which location is better?

I'm leaning towards london, because america seems pretty unsafe right now.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Both New York City and London are great cities for fashion design training and work. As to which is "better" is something only you can answer for yourself.

To make an informed choice, consider the following:

1. Geographical proximity. Where are you coming from? Where do you want to start your career? London, UK is ideal if you live somewhere in Europe or wants to focus on European design or penetrate European market. New York is a melting pot of different cultures so you have more options and wider opportunities there.

2. Fashion "genre" or "school" or "tradition." London is known for its "haute couture" (high fashion) while New York houses a variety of fashion styles and trends including those for ready-to-wear (RTW), bridal fashion, men's clothing, summer look, and trends for the mass market..

3. Financial resources. Can you afford the tuition, travel, board and lodging, books, materials, etc.? Do you plan to work while you study? Do you have scholarship offers? London has a higher cost of living considering their currency, food, climate, etc. But if you're from Europe, London would be more economical.

4. Security issues. Of course, you don't wanna study in an unsafe place. Both London and New York have sophisticated security details in place. However, both cities are likely targets of terrorists who are mostly anti-capitalists and anti-first world.

5. Reputation. Both cities enjoy reputation as "fashion capitals of the world." Fashion academies, stores, designers, magazines, photographers, and models thrive in both locales.

Among the reputable fashion design schools include:

1. Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London
2. Parsons The New School for Desgn, New York City
3. Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City
4. London College of Fashion
5. Royal College of Arts, London
6. Chelsea College of Art and Design, London
7. University of Westminster, UK
8. Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, California
9. Drexel University, USA
10. Moore College, Philadelphia, USA
11. Academy of Couture Art, West Hollywood
12. National Institute of Fashion Technology, India
13. Fashion Institute of the Philippines
14. De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Philippines
15. University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts
16. San Francisco School of Fashion Design, California
17. New Delhi Institute, India

Countries which dominate the international fashion scene include France, United Kingdom, United States, Italy, and Japan.

Urban fashion thrive in such cities as Paris, London, Milan, New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Manila, Beijing, and New Delhi.

Ralph Lauren studied business in Baruch College. Calvin Klein went to the Fashion Institute of Technology. Giorgio Armani trained in medicine and photography in Paicenza, Italy. Monique Lhuillier studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Gianni Versace studied architecture in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. Donna Karan went to Parsons School of Design. Vera Wang studied art history at Sarah Lawrence College.

Welcome to the world of fashion!!! Best of luck...

Answer 2

I'd say London, or that is my personal opinion at least. A lot of their underground fashion is so dope and you'll meet a lot less hypebeasts in London than you will in New York. I just think the street fashion in London is grand. Really great designers come from the University of Arts London, but New York produce some pretty great people too.

Answer 3

Study Fashion In New York

Answer 4

From the current Coca-Cola London Eye to the ancient Tower of London, London has significantly to offer, see more with Hotelbye . In London you will even discover the world-famous British Museum. British Museum exhibits the operates of man from prehistoric to contemporary times, from round the world. Features range from the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Another destination for a see in London is the London's National Gallery, a large space filled up with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In that gallery you will discover works by professionals such as for example Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. London is a place where you could see the past and the further in exactly the same place.

Answer 5

well yes "America seems pretty unsafe right now" i live there it's my home land ... we live in Sacramento, California ... both of my cousins went to study art history, fashion and design at New york ... it's the best place to study fashion at, i even think of studying fashion in New york, of what i heard of my cousins, but i seem to enjoy studding medicine more ... anyways ... it's the home land of arts ... i say go for New yok

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Answer 7

Paris or Milan...
London has more terrorist issues than NYC, they've just had the one since '93.
Personally I'd say San Francisco for a much more unique perspective.

Answer 8

Maybe you should go to london.