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Fashion
twins
This week VEE-TV met talented twins
of fashion, Hermi and Herodina Berhane.
Herodina is a fashion illustrator and Hermi a designer. The twins are
currently taking a year out from the London College of Fashion, and VEE-TV
follows them as they take advantage of the opportunity of a lifetime –
work experience with Michiko Koshino during London Fashion Week. Their
ultimate aim is to set up their own designer label.
Hermi and Herodina talked to Melissa Mostyn, a former VEE-TV researcher
and fashion journalist, about what the fashion world is really like. 'The
best thing about working in the fashion industry is being a part of the
most creative, inspirational, colourful and enjoyable environment in the
world,' says Melissa. 'You can't help but be inspired by it. The worst
thing is leading a double life – it means going to glitzy parties
then coming home to baked beans on toast!'
So what is Melissa's advice for budding Coco Chanels? 'You should work
alongside a designer and learn all you can from them for a minimum of
two or three years. It's a fact that over 80% of new fashion businesses
fold within two years. You have to be prepared to work very hard and for
long hours. It'll take over your whole life, which might mean losing out
on the Deaf community, so be prepared for that!'
More info
London
Fashion Week official site
London
College of Fashion
Fashion
Design Courses
Basic career advice.
Michiko
Koshino
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