How does one become a creative director in the fashion industry? Who are the more prominent creative directors in the industry today?

Creative directors are basically the art directors of a high fashion magazine or a fashion house. They are the ones who set the creative tone and vision for a design company, publication or a retail business. In order to become a creative director in the fashion industry, you need to have experience in all the aspects of fashion. Start your career by pursuing a Bachelor's degree in fashion design like B.Des/BA/BFA in design or fashion. Work in different areas of fashion like content writing, fashion communication, marketing, design, fashion photography, events and so on. Spend a good time of 8-10 years to gain experience in all these fields. The more experience you have in this industry as a whole, the more you will have a vision of being a creative head and the more you will have the chances of being hired by the top fashion companies. Such kind of experience will surely reward you with a high profile and lucrative career. Also, It will be a good idea to pursue an MBA in Fashion Management after your graduation. Some of the prominent creative directors around the world in the fashion industry are: Alessandro Michele, GUCCI Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel Nicolas Ghesquire, Louis Vuitton Anaita Shroff Adajania, Vogue India If you really are passionate to become a creative director, you must read the biography and career journey of above-mentioned personalities to take inspiration for your own career.

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