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Dear Vanessa,

Don't stress - as long as humans wear clothes, there will be a need for fashion designers in the world! Sometimes it seems like every idea has been thought of and done, but it's not true. There will always be new, fresh ideas that come along and take the fashion world by storm. Artists are constantly challenged to bring something totally new and exciting into reality. The essence of creativity is at work when you take an existing idea, get inspired, and build on it to make it something new. The same goes for fashion design. Even when trends come back full circle, they are modified and adapted to fit the here and now. Like most artistic fields, it's true that the fashion design business is volatile and competitive. Some people are intimidated by this fact and let it keep them from pursuing their dreams. Don't be one of them! You can't let the idea of competition bring you down. If you work hard and stay determined, you will make it. There are lots of things you can do to make it easier to break into the fashion biz. First of all, get a good fashion education! From there, you will narrow down your niche in the industry and make the contacts you need. Never give up on your dreams! Make it your mission to breathe new life into the fashion industry!

Sincerely, Fashion Girl