Ask Chris Benz: Should I Move To New York?
Hi Chris!
First of all I want to let you know how much I am inspired by your designs; your collections always amaze me.
I am a recent graduate of NYU where I majored in art history (but originally started out as a studio art major). I have always known that I wanted to be in fashion design, however I decided to go to traditional liberal arts school instead of Parsons, etc. It took me many internships to figure out that I wanted to be a shoe designer, and I just returned home from school in Milan.
I have been to New York a few times to interview and I thought I was close to having a job when someone offered to start me as a permanent freelancer, until after following up with her three times, I never got a reply back to confirm the details. I was a little discouraged and since returning back to California I need to figure out my next plans. I want to know if you think I should continue trying to reach out to this woman, or forget it and move on. I am also considering moving back out to New York to figure out my job situation, as it has been difficult being on the opposite coast.
I wanted to know if you think I should take the chance and move back out to NYC to pursue my passion, by meeting and talking to as many people as possible, or if I should wait it out in CA until I have a confirmed job.
Dear Shoe-laced -
Listen, if you want to work in NYC, you ought to find a way to allow opportunity to befall you … Make a plan, get back here, and just go for it!
