Am not a fashion designer or student but have worked on
fashion-related businesses.. well, surely they can survive but the
question is "how well?" I don't think it's a local thing, it is a
question everywhere. Fashion is subjective, it can be practical
fashion, avant garde fashion ... whatever it is, fashion designers
need the network and breakthrough, on top of talent. They need to
know people, find the opportune time to showcase, and get some
buzz.