Is fashion design a good career choice?

Yes.

I think Yes, its very fast growing industry in South Asia. For other part of the world is already a very established profession. So for South Asians its really a nice field to chose as a career. Regarding the job market, I think a Fashion designers have several career options to choose from in the exciting world of fashion. Fashion designers have acquired skills that leave them knowledgeable on fabric types and trends. They are accomplished fashion illustrators. They have learned how to create patterns and how to sew garments and other accessories. They have also learned the art of draping.

All of these skills can be spun off into different career paths for them. 

• create their own company.
• Can become a part of fashion house, designing clothes.

Some designers may not want to design garments 

• Specialize in designing handbags, shoes, hats, or linens.
• event planning
• organizing fashion shows
• Fashion stylist
• Fashion journalism