The first is a custom Anamika Khanna red two-piece set. She’s an Indian fashion designer with a significant international platform and known for her avant-garde approach to Indian textiles and embroidery. Her clothes have been sold in Harrods and she has dressed the likes of Oprah, the Kapoor sisters and designed a velvet Lehenga which was given as a gift to Lady Gaga.

Encrusted with Swarovski crystals, Shakira’s look is a dazzling piece filled with layers of rouge, crimson, and scarlet, and adorned with the most intricate hand embroidery. “To dress Shakira for this moment is an incredible honour”, Khanna told Voir. 

The asymmetrical design of the skirt follows Shakira’s every movement as she takes over the stage with her powerful dancing during Ojos Así.

Khanna told us that “This look was designed to celebrate her energy, we wanted to bring alive the essence of movement, rhythm, and emotion that defines her performance.” 

Taking over 120 hours to bring to life, this fiery red look embodies the rich heritage of Indian couture while exuding a contemporary, stage-ready allure as “her music, her artistry, and her presence on stage are magnetic” says Khanna.

The second look is brought to you by Gaurav Gupta, celebrity designer and couturier who Voir caught up with. He has dressed the likes of Beyonce, Cardi B, Lizzo, and Megan Thee Stallion on global red carpets such as The Oscars and The Grammy’s, so he is no stranger to crafting a powerful look for a powerful woman.

His design for Shakira is a custom couture Lunar Blue Wolf Gown and an embodiment of her fierce and wolf-like spirit. The lunar blue gown cascades down Shakira’s body; the skirt resembling a fluid water-like rhythm and the ‘armour-like’ metallic breastplate perfectly sculpted to her exact measurements and portraying a wolf motif. “First seen at the

couturier’s Paris Couture Week show Aarohanam SS24, the metal breastplate represents an

evolution of Gaurav Gupta’s experimental couture techniques. The signature sculpting art

meanders throughout the gown, with cascading layers that echo fluid movement, merging

strength with ethereal grace.”

Voir spoke to Gupta and he said the look was designed to embody her essence, power, and vulnerability, and represent the nature of the wolf. “It was clear that the wolf is deeply symbolic to her. It reflects her instinctual energy, fearless spirit, and wild untamed power.”

The gown took over 600 hours to meticulously sculpt, requiring over six artisans to handcraft every detail as it boasts the most intricate craftsmanship. “It reflects her instinctual energy, fearless spirit, and wild, untamed power. That connection resonated with me and the brand, inspiring us to create a design that embodies that essence.” Gupta concluded by telling Voir that “Dressing her for this moment was an absolute honour”.

Words By Zlata Gavula

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Don’t underestimate the scope of the fashion industry in the UK. According to the Jooble job search aggregator, the average salary of a fashion designer varies from £23K to £38K/yr. Furthermore, Google Arts and Culture claims that arts and the UK share a healthy bond. The region is famous for its creativity in general and is home to diversity and multiple styles. For instance, the punk, Mackintosh, bowler hat, and kilt. The fashion industry is important because it supports 880,000 people and contributes a handsome GDP of £28 Billion to the British economy. 

You can become a fashion designer too, and such aggregators of vacancies as Jooble can help you with this. Today, the platform shares multiple craft job opportunities that can assist you in your search. 

On the other hand, it will be better to be sure of what type of vacancies may hold your interest since the landscape is quite broad. You may come across vacancies for crochet designers or other similar kinds. 

We can see that the introduction has sparked your curiosity levels to learn more. Read on to learn how you can achieve your dream of taking the lead in the fashion industry. 

Invest Time In Exploring The Fashion Industry

First and foremost, make sure that you know which part of fashion grabs your maximum interest. The fashion industry is huge and may be divided into the following categories: 

Designing

• Accessory Design: Create pieces like jewellery, handbags, or scarves that steal the show. 
• Fashion Design: Sketch, create, and develop clothing lines. You never know if you become a tough competition for others. 

Production 

• Sourcing Specialists: You will identify and negotiate with suppliers to provide you with materials and do the manufacturing.  
• Technical Design: Spend your day transforming sketches into technical blueprints for garment construction.

Business and Retail 

• Fashion Retail Management: Supervise the operations of department stores or fashion boutiques. 
• Fashion Marketing: Create brand awareness and promote fashion products through your social media accounts.

Communications and Media 

• Fashion Photography: Capture the essence of clothing and accessories through photos that leave everyone startled and compelled to purchase them. 
• Fashion Journalism: Have a knack for words? Then, pursue fashion journalism, where you can write about new fashion trends and designers and be a part of industry events.
• Fashion Styling: Put together close-knit outfits for photoshoots, celebrities, influencers or everyday people.

Create An Impressive Resume

Once you realise, what department reflects your passion, make your way towards creating an impressive resume with help, for instance, Resume Builder on Jooble. It should display your skills and expertise in the area to make the recruiters schedule an interview and hire you on the spot. 

Adhere to the following steps:

A Strong Headline 

The headline of your profile will be the first thing to be viewed by the hiring manager. Don’t take it for granted or place your name in a fancy font. Try your best to produce a strong headline. Mention your career goals and fashion expertise. Like “Experienced Fashion Merchandise” or “Aspiring Fashion Designer”.

Present A Detailed Summary 

The next step is to present a detailed summary. The details should not be restricted to revolve around your past professional experience. You must summarise your relevant skills, passion about fashion, and educational background. Provide examples of how you achieved your goals, such as how you helped the previous company, like by increasing their online sales by 15% through targeted social media campaigns. 

The Game Of Keywords 

Nothing works well without the usage of keywords. The same game has to be played in job hunting too. Your profile should have the keywords that the fashion recruiters highly use. This will boost your discoverability and assist them in learning about you when they search for candidates. 

Attach A Link To Your Work 

How will you earn the trust of the hiring manager? You know about your interest, but it’s them you have to convince. The solution is simple. Attach a link filled with examples of your work to your profile. Whatever you have made, be it a fashion portfolio, design samples or blogs, link and highlight them. If your profile is opened by the employers, the link will be sufficient to tell them about your abilities and creative vision. 

Conclusion 

Building a career in the fashion industry is no rocket science. Just identify which line holds your interest and build a profile that no fashion recruiter can ignore. Happy job hunting on Jooble!

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