There are many professions in the world that require further upgrades in education and extensive examinations in order to obtain or continue a license or employment; however, fashion design is a unique profession where it is not required by the law of any country to do so. As a matter of fact, anyone having a life skill involving pattern drafting, sewing, French draping and pattern grading will have no problem getting employment. Furthermore, if you are a professional fashion designer, you can set up your own business from the comfort of your own home or online in most foreign countries without any government red tape. You can take this life skill and move to any country, at any time, without doing much packing and you would require very little capital investment, should you decide to start up a business from scratch. Many expats from all over the world have made a very comfortable living doing what they truly love every day, on their own terms.
– Chris Falcon is a Canadian designer and fashion educator with over 35 years of experience in the garment design and manufacturing business.
