Students wear their homework at fashion design academy By Leigh Grogan

In fashion, to quote the pop-culture phrase: You're either in, or you're out.But before that, you must study and learn.

At no time has that been more evident in Sacramento than now, when the fashion scene is practically bursting at the seams with emerging – and experienced – designers.

Consider:

• In just the past few years, there has been an increase in professional-caliber fashion shows, from just a handful all year to two or three per season.

• Local boutiques – seemingly popping up everywhere themselves – often carry pieces by said designers. (At midtowngrid.com, a map lists more than 12 fashion boutiques in that area alone.)...
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