The Generations of Ben Sherman
The Ben Sherman clothing line was born in 1963 with an independent young man who had major ambitions. Originally born Alfred Benjamin Sugarman, the young man changed his name and started a new life and a new clothing line: Ben Sherman. The first location of the company was in Brighton England, but eventually moved to Northern Ireland due to the increase of sales and the craze started by the original Ben Sherman button-down shirt. This shirt started the legacy which has continued strong since its inception, and is looking forward to evolving with the future.
In the 1960’s, young people were mainly focused on being smart, tough and good-looking. Ben Sherman shirts fit the bill perfectly and were adopted by the group almost immediately. Read more
Even High Fashion Production Can Be a Home-Based Business
Although freelance fashion work may not be widely advertised, it’s quite possible to obtain fashion designer work at home, and even thrive from it. Those in the industry know very well that many designers who eventually attained acclaim and recognition began their careers in small home studios. Many fashion designers today are extremely well-trained, especially with the recent growth and interest in fashion studies in trade schools, colleges and universities, as well as on the Internet. The convenience of Web education has, both logistically and financially, enabled many potential students of fashion to become full-time online students, and then fashion school graduates. After completing degree or certificate programs, many students can now locate rewarding job positions in today’s innovative, bustling fashion industry. And, for those who prefer the freelance or independent approach, the independent studio route can now be much more affordable, and even profitable, than most people outside the industry would assume. Read more
