So, you have a great idea for a fashion line, and you want to start your own business. Many people have been where you are, thinking that they can wing it because their product is irresistible and unique, plus social media now gives you free marketing and promotion. However, when Read more…
As the charmingly naïve Andy Sachs character (played by Anne Hathaway) taught us in The Devil Wears Prada, fashion internships—and, in Sachs’ case, entry-level fashion jobs—are not always glamorous. Yet, they’re often an important part of securing a place in the ultra-competitive world of fashion. You learn the basics of fashion Read more…
Contrary to popular belief, being a professional fashion photographer is more than just snapping photos while yelling “Yas, darling! Strike a pose!” While the role may seem glamorous, the glamour doesn’t come without a lot of hard work, a specific skillset, and innovative creativity. To be a good fashion photographer, Read more…
In the past decade alone, social media has managed to quickly revolutionize virtually every industry in the world, and fashion and fashion journalism are certainly no exceptions. Even the world’s largest news agencies have had to transform the way their readers digest news, adding social media platforms to the forefront Read more…
When you think of the fashion industry, what comes to mind first? You may picture tall models or think of your favorite clothing designer. However, there are a number of exciting careers in fashion that you may not be aware of. From sketch artists, to personal stylists, to business executives, Read more…
Not everyone with a passion for fashion wants to be a model or a designer; for many, the world of fashion buying is the perfect choice, allowing them to blend a love of style with an interest in business. Fashion buyers are the individuals responsible for purchasing clothing to be Read more…
E-commerce doesn’t deserve the reputation as a job-killing bogeyman given to it by some in the retail industry. In fact, e-commerce creates new opportunities and careers for American workers almost every day. Doom and gloom headlines decry e-commerce’s impact on jobs in communities throughout the U.S. as the number of Read more…
When you think about what it’s like to work in the fashion industry, I bet one of the very first things that comes to mind is everyone running away from Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly character in The Devil Wears Prada. But the fashion industry, while it can sometimes be cut-throat, has a Read more…
Today’s great fashion designers possess more than a keen eye and the skills of the trade; they also possess the characteristics necessary to successfully interact with individuals and teams. If you’re looking to add to your team, this advice from design recruiters may help you find the ideal talent. Project Goals Read more…