How to create a hireable fashion portfolio

AT THIS POINT: 

I think it is best to do some brainstorming about the layout/ presentation of your project in development. Please see the following questions you should be asking yourself and some suggestions I offer...I may be making side notes on certain subjects in "Pink"...

1. What Season(s) & year am I designing for?

You have the following seasons to choose from Fall/Winter, Spring/Summer, Holiday and Resort see pictures below

(When developing projects for your portfolio I feel it best to decide your season after having done a few sketches; Because this gives you a chance to step back and look at where your collection is going and choose the appropriate season that your designs fit in...NOTE: this is not how it is done in the industry. Once you are in the work field you have to design for the season that the industry is currently working on.)

2. How should I layout my seasons, figures, flats, mood page, swatch page etc?

Here is a basic example of how you can brainstorm your presentation layout:

(It usually takes me a solid month of contemplation to land on a clear idea of what my project will end up looking like. Please note Presentation is KEY...Oddly, it matters just as much as your designs if not more. Each project needs to be as clear and as beautiful as possible.)

NOTE: Making your projects in books is a more effective and professional way of presenting your portfolio to clients...as opposed to using thick boards as a presentation medium.

3. What makes this project interesting to look at... other than my designs and presentation?

Figure out what you can do that sets you apart from other designers...