Kgirl: Fashion Designer Tells All!

You asked your most stylin’ questions… and we’ve got the answers! Real-life designer Amy Tan tells us how to break into the designing biz, where to look for inspiration, and what it takes to be a true fashionista. Read below to learn all her secrets of success!

Amy started her own clothing label called Amy Tangerine five years ago when she was working as a professional stylist. Amy’s designs are super-soft, super-cute tee-shirts with adorable fabric cut-outs of things like love birds and snow angels and fun saying like “Oh Deer!” (with a cut-out of a deer) and “Dream Big.” She makes her shirts special by cutting out cute shapes and words from one color shirt and then sewing them on a different color shirt! (Check them out at www.amytangerine.com!)

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This 29-year-old designer from Atlanta, Georgia, is the REAL DEAL. She followed her dreams of becoming a designer, and now her designs are worn by celebs like Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Hilary Duff, and Mandy Moore. Even Madonna is a fan! Her shirts are sold in more than 200 stores worldwide.

But, she totally didn’t just wake up one morning and decide to be a famous fashion designer! She had to work hard and believe in herself to get where she is today.

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Thank you to Amy Tan for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at being a fashion designer!

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yorkielover123 writes:

	Wow I can't believe I am asking a question to the AMY TAN! This is my question:How do you feel when you see someone wearing one of your stuff? Do you feel happy or surprised.

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hawaiigirl98 writes:

Hey Amy! I have a question...; Is it fun being a fashion designer? Please reply!
GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!!!!
~hawaiigirl98

Being a fashion designer is a lot of fun. I get to be involved in a fast paced industry with a lot of pretty people and pretty things. It is also a lot of work though too, and not just fashion shows and fun. It is pretty great to be in a fun industry with a lot of different aspects.

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SissaRocks writes:

	Hey Amy!!! Where do you get your inspiration??????

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melody122 writes:

	How do you come up with cool designs Amy and where do you pick your fabic?

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katanigirl1996 writes:

	Hi Amy! How do you get the exact design?

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bsglvr510 writes:

	How did you get started? Your tees are so beautiful... where can i get one?

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shoppepink77 writes:

Me and my friend want to start a fashion line. We always are sketching out outfits and different accesories. How should we get it started?

Keep doing what you are doing! Try to wear something you make as often as possible, because you are your best advertisement. Maybe ask your parents to organize a little fashion show for friends and family. You may get some orders! I also encourage you to keep an open mind and maybe even try and get an internship. The experience of an internship is truly invaluable.

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princess kay writes:

	Hi Amy! I was wondering how do you get your name out there and your designs. I am really good at designing and i wanna start getting them out there!THANKS

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lollypopfrostee writes:

	how do you get your designs out in the open

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laxrox12 writes:

	when your making clothes what is most imporstant 2 u??? I think it's most important to feel good in what you are wearing. I always try to keep that in mind.

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destinyhope555 writes:

	do u design sporty clothes 2

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jdog writes:

	Is it hard to think of designs for your line ?

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melovessports writes:

	do(or did?) people ever make you feel bad because of what you wore? or were you like super popular becuase of your clothes? If I look back on old pictures, I definitely laugh because I am not sure what I was thinking when I put together certain outfits. I wasn't super popular or super trendy. I just wore what I like and I try to do the same now!

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thinkpink16 writes:

	Very cool website amy!

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redsoxfreak24 writes:

what were your favorite stores when you were younger? Do any really famous people wear you designs? what kind of things do you design? dresses, skirts shirts? sorry i am asking so many questions hope you answer then
redsoxfreak24

I loved the GAP, Banana Republic, Forever 21, Guess and Limited Too. We have a few great celebrities like Hannah Montana, Keira Knightley, and Hilary Duff. Right now we only design tops -- mostly in the tee shirt category. I have done dresses and skirts in the past, but right now it's primarily tees.

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citygirl writes:

	I have the same Q as uliajay, did you wear designer brands as a kid?? or did you wear like abercrombie, hollister and stuff like that?? Cause i may want to be a fashion designer, and i don't wear designer brands all the time. Just sometimes. Thanks again!! -citygirl

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citygirl writes:

Hey! Thanks for looking at all our questions. I was wondering, do you have to do research before you design something?? Like, looking up what types of desings people are buying and stuff or do you just think of a cool design and go for it? Also, does Hilary Duff, and Miley Cyrus really wear your shirts?? I so, how does it feel??? Thanks! smilies/wink.gif

You can do a lot of research. I like to look at magazines or books for inspiration. Sometimes taking a trip can be considered research. Do you remember the episode of Hannah Montana with Dolly Parton? Miley Cyrus is wearing our green love birds tee. Also in the episode where she forgets the words to the National Anthem, she is wearing our layered I LOVE LA shirt.

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hope365 writes:

	What College did you go to? I once was thinking of going to the NYC college of design. Thanks!!!!!!!

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Hollywood24 writes:

	Hey Amy! OMG! Did you meet all the celberties that wore your shirts? I want to go to hollywood so bad! But I just don't know how! Oh well I guess not all dreams come true. . I really want to be an actress!

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kben6744 writes:

	Hi katany What is it like haveing celeberties buing your clothes ?

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babymegan90 writes:

	How do you know what is the right pattern for the clothes you design?

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angel124 writes:

	hey katani! i love designing clothes! it's so awesome!

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thinkpink16 writes:

	OMG i love your designs they r soooo cute! I really love te first brown one with the flowers! Also the stars that wear your clothing i love like hilary duff and miley cyrus! i will visit your website! ThinkPink16

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uliajay writes:

Did you ever feel pressured as a kid to always wear name brands, or did you go with what you liked? smilies/kiss.gif

I used to love wearing ESPRIT and GUESS, and yes I did feel pressure at school to wear name brands. I think everyone experiences that to a certain extent. I liked to mix and match things though because my parents wouldn't always buy me the name brands. Now I totally go with whatever I like, whether it's from Forever 21 or Marc Jacobs.

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dancer987654321 writes:

	Will long dresses ever be "in" again?

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allstar2152 writes:

	do you ever like jus tthrow out what you have cause of what other people say?

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