Blog Post #2: Project plan

Blog #2: Project plan
1. Provide three steps for your research with a brief explanation of how this information will lead to addressing your question.

For my three steps, I decided to go through not only a visually appealing representation of my topic but also the historical aspect of it due to the vast nature of the fashion industry! With that being said here are the three steps I will be following for my research: 

1. The growth of creative directors and their roles within the fashion industry throughout history:

Firstly I will be delving into the historical aspect of having a creative director in a fashion house. You may be wondering why this is important for my topic, however, creative directors weren’t celebrities like we have grown to know today. In fact, the “creative director” role wasn’t always the glamour we see now. Hence it is important to know the history of how the role itself came to be and how that applies to our present and future. In addition to that, by allowing readers to understand the history of this role as well as some of the controversies that have occurred in the past centuries, readers are able to come up with their own inputs and ideas on this matter as well.

2. The responsibilities of a creative director and the relationship between a brand and its designers. 

After delving into the history and events which have taken place regarding this matter, I will delve deep into the responsibilities and the process which goes into being a creative director of a fashion house. Just like any job, one must have not only the experience but also the knowledge to be in such a position of power. Especially one which connects the realm of art and politics in such a glamourous manner (which we have learned from the previous step). By mentioning the criteria for becoming a creative director, I will also delve into the highly coveted education and interning opportunities which can secure one’s future in the fashion industry. By showcasing this information, I hope to not only educate those reading about the demanding nature of the fashion industry but also about the technicalities of it as many look at the fashion industry as a lower occupation compared to medicine or law, however, that is really not the case when we look at it.

3. The present culture surrounding creative directors and its path in the future.

After creating a thorough portfolio and foundation on the information surrounding creative directors, I will delve into the present culture of creative directors, as well as what it can mean in the future. Because my question/topic is specifically geared toward the role of creative directors, I will tie all of the information I presented in my last 2 steps into a final presentation of visual and descriptive answers for those who follow me throughout my research for this semester. As the fashion industry is ever-changing it is hard to predict what will happen in the future, however, I hope throughout my posts I will be able to help those around me create their own ideas of how fashion will be affected/grow in the future and not only give them my own interpretation of it. 

2. Provide 5 valid sources that might be useful to address the question.

Who was the first Fashion Designer and how the role has changed

https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/history-impact-black-creative-directors-designers-luxury-fashion-boateng-rousteing-abloh-1235060447/

https://www.pepperyourtalk.co.uk/neccessary-timeline-fashion-creative-director/

The Role of the Creative Director in Fashion – what they do and how to become one

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/03/how-fashions-creative-director-exodus-will-shape-the-industry

3. Explain how this question will have implications to other individuals and/or my community.

As we live in a growing world, culturally, politically, and technology-wise, fashion is one of those fields which interconnect all of these aspects into one. By exploring this topic and questions, I hope to educate my community and those reading on not only fashion but also the aforementioned topics. In addition, I believe by sharing my research, I can help my community come up with their own ideations on what the future holds for us fashion-wise while enjoying the historical significance of the field as well as the visually appealing nature of fashion.

Thank you for reading!

-Sanam M.