A Career in Fashion Forecasting

[criticsdarling]

I was wondering if anyone here does this as a career? I was reading this book I have called "Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry" by Peter Vogt and this is a career I had never really thought about before. It says they make $50-100 + thousand a year on average, but it also said it's a very hard for entry level people to break in. Does anyone have any advice or experience with this they can share? In one year I should be graduating from Apparel Merch. & Product Development w/ a minor in marketing, and I am looking to narrow down what I want to do. Thank you!

 

[rawksmysawks]

My tutor at uni does fashion forecasting for the ICA, we had a brief assignment which helped us to understand how to forcast and then went on to design a collection from what we had found - Its really interesting, i'd love to go into it as a career. When i see her next i'll ask her how she got the job there (if she doesnt mind) and let you know if you like

 

[criticsdarling]

hey thanks!

 

[cputt]

If I were a betting man, I'd bet that that is possibly the world's best career.

 

[Lena]

its real hard to break into this, best thing is to apply for a trend forecasting company and work your way from there..
there are global 'webs' for fashion/makeup/decoration/industrial design etc forecasting, sociology education real helps, one needs skills to de/code the comming trends in more than esthetic ways

but yes, its absolutely one of the most interesting (and well payed) fashion/decoration related careers around

 

[Spacemiu]

I'm veyr intrested in this. Does one usally break into this by geting some kind fashion degree and interning/working for an agency and working your way up?

 

[I_bend_for_denim]

criticsdarling, what school are you going to? I'm thinking of majoring in fashion merchandising.

 

[Lena]

I'm veyr intrested in this. Does one usally break into this by geting some kind fashion degree and interning/working for an agency and working your way up?

sociology/anthropological studies and history of fashion or art/design can help more than fashion studies spacemiu..
trend forecasting agencies work in a much wider spectrum han just fashion and need to have a 'holistic' view on the domino-effect of trends in decoration, art, beauty, industrial design and fashion..
its much more 'deep' than fashion , its sociology/anthropology/economics

 

[Luna]

I love fashion forecasting meetings... so great!

 

[criticsdarling]

want2bbones~ I go to Bowling Green State University in Ohio But I don't reccomned my school in particular because put it this way...I'm a junior in my 2nd semester and couldn't get into even 1 course in my major because they were all full. Some of my peers have gone 2 semester without getting any! It's very under staffed. BUt alot of schools offer programs in this field!


By the way, this past week I got a call out of the blue asking me to be a visual merchandiser at Forever 21! It's the most fun job ever and I think it's good experience if trend forecasting is what I end up aiming towards.

 

[Lena]

top trend forecasting offices in europe (Paris) that may occasionally be on the look out for fresh talents : Nelly Rodi, Peclers, Promostyl, Carlin, i would sent a cv, i mean why not right?

one could also try smaller 'forecasting labs', assisting in a 'local' rising 'bureaux du style' or joining the 'group' of one of the new rising consultants, too many possibilities really, trend interconnecting/forecasting ability is a real must, networking and frequent travel ability could help..

 

[ele]

Fashion-Trend Prediction / Fashion Weather

Hi, I am really interested in becoming someone who works in predicting up and coming trends, as their full-time job, working for major fashion labels and companies, as well on a smaller scale, for shops and boutiques. Does anyone know if there is a place to study specifcally for this or if it falls under other courses ??? Or how one goes about getting this kind of experience / job ???

THANX

 

[Lena]

sociology/anthropological studies, fashion history/management/design studies, languages and an ability to travel will sure help anyone dealing with fashion forecasting

try contact trend forecasting agencies and ask for interning vacancies

 

[ele]

thankyou Lena.. also how do i find trend forecasting agencies ?

 

[Lena]

try web search

our trend forecasting discussion(s) at tFS trendspotting forum are packed with information

 

[Stylebites]

Everyone I meet who does this full time fell into the job by complete mistake. It's mystifying. One girl, bless her heart, is so fashion confused and was a tech support person before getting a chance to do the forecasting work at one of the major agencies. I'm not naming names...

 

[Dustcakeboy]

If I did an undergrad. in say.... English, Media and Cultural Studies....would that be considered appropriate for a post-grad. in something fashion-related such as this?

 

[Lena]

^ it could certainly work

merged with older discussion so you guys can get some more info on trend forecasting careers

always remember using tFS search feature before starting new discussions

trust me, it's painless

 

[Dustcakeboy]

^ it could certainly work

merged with older discussion so you guys can get some more info on trend forecasting careers

always remember using tFS search feature before starting new discussions

trust me, it's painless

Thx for the answer, helpful!

 

[Lazy Queen]

Fashion Forecasting

hi... i'm ali. this is actually my first post- ever.

so i have been working in a luxury multi-brand wholesale showroom in new york for the past 2.5 years and ready for a change.

i am extremely interested in working in trend forecasting. i know, me and the rest of the world. i need an outlet to channel all of my creative energy into. and for various reasons, have no doubt in my mind, that i could convince anyone who gives me a chance- that i will not disappoint them doing so.

as can be expected i have contacted each trend forecasting agency in nyc (the handful of notable companies).. i know its all about right person right time.

does any one have any advise or leads that may help?

thanks