A doubtful artist and a stagnant fashion designer confront their own shortcomings when that spark an unlikely friendship

I wouldn’t consider the duo an unlikely friendship, both being creatives. From your title, you’ve covered the melancholy. Where is the road to passion, aka goal?

Keep going.

There doesn't seem to be much much conflict here. Two insecure people met and strike up a friendship.So what? What are they seeking? What do they have to lose? If I know these things, maybe I'll care.