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Step 1
Designing shoes requires perseverance a strong knowledge base and creativity. Design skills are only a small fraction of what you will need in order to be a successful shoe designer but it is also a vital step to obtaining your fruition. There are many schools that specialize in inculcating the primary skills you need.
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Louboutin'sHaving a strong business mind is also a necessity. You must be knowledgeable about the product you are selling, how to market your product and how to create your designs. Shoe superstars Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo and Stuart Weitzman are famous for making authentic shoes. Louboutin's decision to incorporate his trademark crimson heel has made him a household name. What is your trademark?
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Step 3
An advantage of being a shoe designer instead of a clothing designer is that styles don't change as much. unlike apparel designs that change every season. You can wear the same pair of Manolo Blahnik's for years. Another advantage is the price of high quality shoes. Because a good shoe can last for years, unlike trendy clothing designs, shoe prices can be pretty hefty, which can bring you great profit.
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Signature StyleIt's up to you what type of shoes you will create. You can design timeless shoes which can be worn over and over. From a business standpoint, it means you don't need to worry about racking your brain for new styles; just create new colors to fit the season, or new fabrics. If you are more of a trend designer, you can also bring more versatility by using one design and updating it with the most current shades and fabrics. Your trendy designs can instantly create a unique fan base, who will look forward to your fashion-foreword concepts.
