Fashion Industry Careers - Options (See individual threads for specific careers.)

[pinnie]

im 16 turning to 17 im pretty good at math and i do love fashion industry.What could i possibly be? i dont know what should im going to be? ANY advice ? i would really appreciate it.

 

[sullen_femme]

^ how bout a buyer

 

[Lena]

^ good idea.. fashion buyer, marketing, merchandising jobs

feel free to use tFS search by title feature to locate specific discussions on the above industry sections

 

[sullen_femme]

^ how bout a buyer

No I changed my mind, there is already enough competition for me

 

[MakeUpJunkie]

^ you can try being a makeup artist, a fashion stylist, a model's booker or a scout for new faces..

use our search feature to locate specific discussions on the above sections

No way could I be a stylist... I am not really a fashionable girl... well basically I like how it looks, and I dont know what goes with what and stuff like that.

Hmm I will look into bookers and scouts, those look interesting!

 

[gius]

No way could I be a stylist... I am not really a fashionable girl... well basically I like how it looks, and I dont know what goes with what and stuff like that.

Hmm I will look into bookers and scouts, those look interesting!

^Just believe it's easy Study design and colour (it's called art fundamentals). You will get the hang of it in time.
A stylist also has to use their resources for inspiration and ideas, like looking at different decades of fashion and also folk costume and textiles.

But if you feel strongly for bookers and scouting, of course go for it

 

[MakeUpJunkie]

^Just believe it's easy Study design and colour (it's called art fundamentals). You will get the hang of it in time.
A stylist also has to use their resources for inspiration and ideas, like looking at different decades of fashion and also folk costume and textiles.

But if you feel strongly for bookers and scouting, of course go for it

I'm more into the modeling field than the actual fashion one.

 

[gius]

^Great Then it's perfect

 

[pinnie]

thanks sullen_femme and sullen_femme <lol>
i love u guys

 

[mkfan]

How do people get jobs in Sales/Accounts/Operations etc. at small companies?

Hi All,

Please forgive me if this has been discussed before.

My question is how do people obtain the positions described in the subject (ie sales/managing/operations/accounts, etc.) at small fashion companies like Peter Som, Derek Lam, Behnaz Sarafpour, etc.

Large companies generally have more structured hiring processes but I was wondering how people find jobs in smaller and more intimate design companies? Is it really all through networking and word of mouth?

THANKS!

 

[kellyisforlovers]

want to study fashion design but i have NO art experience

So I've finally found the courage to chase my dreams of FASHION DESIGN.
I have no art experience what so ever, all of my ideas are in my head. I know that I'll be really successful with this, but I need to know where to start. I'm able to afford a school like Parsons, which is where I've always dreamed of going, but my problem is - how do I start off. I know I'll have to have this great portfolio to get accepted, but I know nothing. ahhhh HELP! I'm 21 and I just feel like I don't have much time.

 

[Lena]

check our american shools thread and our portfolios thread, its never too late to make it happen

 

[cuteshoes215]

i hope this isn't rude to ask. does anyone know how much bookers and scouts earn yearly? i've found that i absolutely LOVE studying models and different looks, but i also want to make some bucks too also, what types of majors are required for bookers, scouts, or fashion buyers and marketers etc?

 

[emmaeileen]

fashion

well, im from scotland ... and I have always been intrested in fashion. I enjoy fashion design, and spend time customising some of my clothes, but I am also interested in buying and selling and also stylist's. I have always wanted to study in america, but I dont know of any fashion schools there. can someone help me please?

 

[Lena]

cuteshoes, try browsing our bookers & scouts or our pinned topic on stylists

emma, right in this forum there is a special thread discussing all about US fashion schools, why dont you have a look there? it may help

 

[FASHIONJOBDOC]

Got a job question?

If you have a question about fashion gigs, I may be able to help...just ask away.

 

[prets]

Academy of art, SF- fashion merchandisng

Greetings to everyone!!
I'm new to this website but really thrilled to find this platform.
I'm planning to go for masters in fashion merchandising from Academy of art, San Francisco, CA.
Could anyone please advise me how'z the repo of this school and would it be worth going for it!!

Thanks

 

[kem]

I got a question , i finished studying fashion merchandising and will start studying design this september. I have always wanted to be a fashion designer, but I was thinking of getting into being a stylist / designer. Would that job be described as being a costume designer , fashion stylist / designer or celebrity designer. I would like to design and style music artists , actors etc.

 

[Lena]

you want to be an image maker then, its a styling 'department' and yu dont really need to study design to do this, you can always ask less known designers or specific ateliers to constract your ideas, its a cool job even though a bit hard to get into, but if you like this why not give it a try?

good luck

 

[Qtinez7]

Greetings to everyone!!
I'm new to this website but really thrilled to find this platform.
I'm planning to go for masters in fashion merchandising from Academy of art, San Francisco, CA.
Could anyone please advise me how'z the repo of this school and would it be worth going for it!!

Thanks

i had taken classes at Academy of Art for Fashion Design and other art basics during my years in High School and i also had studied at F.I.T. for fashion illustration and about the business. i must say that from the experience of both, i had learned so much and felt that the teachers had full support for each student. they teach you so much in detail and make sure you have a very strong background for the basics. but since you are going there for a masters i am sure you are in good hands, they are determined to get you out there. oh yea i am going to attend academy of art for a year