Teaching for a better fashion industry, one lesson at a time!
I teach fashion design, illustration techniques, figure drawing, color theory, apparel tech design/product development, and fashion business best practices.
I teach here on RU-vid, in universities and arts organizations, and via books and TV.
I also teach on Patreon! Take a university-level class at a non-university pace with me at patreon.com/zoehong
If you want to hire me to teach, speak, design, or illustrate, or need a private business consult, hit me up at teaching@zoehong.com.
Girl, ur so funny. Im 23 years old and I feel like im listening to a funny older sister who knows a lot about fashion. Hope your roommate is doing okay now 😂
Girl i just found you and i am watching back 8 years of your videos and you are so incredible, all of your videos are so helpful to DATE! I am creating a fitness line and at the stage where I'm needing to understand (and communicate) different fabrics for gym fabrics blends, those blend weaves (i did see your knit basics video - amazing) stitching, etc that needs to be considered when designing a tech pack to get across to suppliers. I am at a loss and am hoping you could do one video for athletic wear please 🙏❤
Anytime I have a question about any topic relating to fashion design, I just type ‘Zoe Hong _____ ‘ in the search bar and 99% of the time, you have a thorough video about the topic already posted. Your channel is the absolute best resource for a design student!
You are seriously so cool, thank you for doing what you do :) do you have any advice for someone who’s looking to get custom clothes made? (Like me lol :)
Thank you for sharing your design knowledge, expertise, and color theory! ESPECIALLY (Design 101!!), explaining the difference between the terms, "compliment vs complement"! I hear so called 'designers' using the term 'complement' incorrectly way too often! I've been waiting for someone to set the record straight! Thanks again!
HI\i Zoe! I am an aspiring fashion designer who has a deep passion for the fashion industry. After completing my Bachelor’s degree in Science, I am now eager to change my career path and apply to a reputable fashion school. However, one of the significant hurdles I face is the high tuition fees, and I am uncertain about how to finance this new journey.
i would also say if you're designing tops and dresses you have to think about bust support. i need to wear a bra but a lot of interesting designs can't be worn with a bra.
Any advice on how to transition back to using your degree? I majored in merchandising, then covid cut my internship short. I'm stuck in customer service for a fashion brand that doesn't want me to move up :(
I love you and your videos! Definitely learning things AND getting reflection and Laughs for what i already know/believe/have experienced!!! Great Videos. I am your Fan And student And subscriber! Thank You🎉❣️
You don't have to, but many do because it's fun and easy to refer to. All pieces need a style number, to communicate with both factories and buyers. Names are optional.
Do you have any recommendations on stores that work with mostly natural fibers and/or have sustainable business practices? Everything I search is sponsored or ads so it’s hard to objectively shop.
I don’t know if you gonna read my comment but I wanna thankyou Thankyou for a,k the amazing contents I had to make content for my internship and I was clueless about fashion I knew literally nothing but thanks to you! They loved my content!! Even gave me a shout out that’s was really unexpected thank you so muchhhh!!!!! You are amazing ❤❤
That roommate story is NASTY, I would have had a fucking MELTDOWN. Like, that's my UNDERWARE you lunatic!!! You shouldn't borrow my clothes in general without asking, but my UNDERWARE??? WHY??? I had a roommate back in college who also hated dojng laundry. She never borrowed my underwear, but once confessed to me that she'd wear her underwear for a week straight. I tried my best not to react, but on the inside I was like....😬🤮
I Love You...and your gift...im currently researching for my first ever fashion week here in fiji in 2025 your channel has uplifted my knowledge on planning and preparation for my project ...and i Love you Zoe
Well I worked in clothes shops. I wash everything before wearing it. I shop second hand a lot nowadays anyways. So washing is a must. For new never worn clothes too. The clothes go through so many hands at the factory then also in the shop (workers, people trying on etc)
Once I started knitting I learned about fiber content and discovered I had some weird reaction to acrylic- my hands would bleed. Now when I’m shopping I look at fiber content. And I look at how seams are finished. When I go to H&M I carefully inspect. They actually have better sweaters in amongst the acrylic ones! I bought a denim shirt/jacket thing with amazing finished seams, great fiber content and I know this puppy will last! This, some would say obsession, of fiber and seams means buying online is limited. I do buy my athletic wear online and at Ross but then I don’t really care what I look like. I’ve taken to designing and sewing some of my clothes because of POCKETS (I only wear Levi’s men’s jeans because all women’s jeans don’t have proper pockets. When I finish my current jacket I’ll make my first pair of jeans and they will have real pockets! I’m so glad I discovered your channel!
