Fashion designer reality television shows, teen celebrity clothing lines, and fashion magazines are prevalent, which peaks many teens' interest in fashion design. Fashion design video games are creative outlets for teens interested in designing clothes. Though these games are not reality, they allow teens to have fun while getting a taste of both the design and business aspects of the fashion industry.
Fashion Studio: Paris Collection
In May 2009, Nintendo released Fashion Studio: Paris Collection for the Nintendo DS. It is rated "E" for everyone, but it is geared toward teen and adult players. Players open their own fashion house in Paris and create their own fashions to sell. The fashion-creating process is intricate and as players participate in challenges that improve their career and clientèle, more options become available. As a player's score improves, more levels of their fashion house opens, allowing them to design accessories, apply makeup, and more.
FashionFantasyGame.com
Fashion Fantasy is a free online multi-level game where fashion enthusiasts can meet and get a taste of the fashion industry. Players create a username and "sell" virtual fashions online. It is a competitive atmosphere and shows players some aspects of running their own business. This game's business angle and numerous responsibilities make it suitable for teenagers. Players choose to play as designers or store owners. Designers create fashions, produce, and market them to virtual retailers. Shop owners choose which fashions they want to purchase, rent store locations, and attract shoppers. Both player types are responsible for budgeting their finances. Fashion Fantasy is more than an online game: it is a social network where budding designers can meet like-minded teens through blogging, chatting and emailing.
Imagine: Fashion Designer New York
Nintendo released Imagine: Fashion Designer New York for Nintendo DS in October 2008. The game is rated "E" for everyone, but addresses some adult situations and decisions more appropriate for a teen audience than younger children. Players begin as a new fashion designer at a fashion agency in New York City. The game's object is to become the hippest fashion designer in the city through your designs. Throughout the game, players will design outfits, accessories, choose models, take pictures and more to get fashions on the runway. As players rise, more design options become available.
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