Download or read book The Fashion Industry and Its Careers written by Michele M. Granger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry written by Peter Vogt and published by Ferguson Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides updated key information, including salary ranges, employment trends, and technical requirements. Career profiles include fashion buyer, fashion designer, fashion photographer, pattern maker, textile designer, and more.
Download or read book The Fashion Industry and Its Careers written by Michele M. Granger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised editon of: Fashion: the industry and its careers / Michele M. Granger. 2012
Download or read book Fashion Careers Guidebook written by Julia Yates and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fashion industry is exciting and glamorous--but very tough to break into. That's all the more reason why ambitious young men and women who hope to succeed in that dynamic business take their first step to success by reading--and re-reading--The Fashion Careers Guidebook. Author Julia Yates explains the fashion industry's many and complex facets, offers detailed descriptions of its widely varied career opportunities, and instructs her readers on effective ways to stand out from the crowd of job seekers. She advises on preparing résumés and portfolios, dealing with job interviews, and mastering the art of networking. She offers inside tips on finding and following up on fashion industry jobs that others don't know about, and discusses internships as a possible path toward career success. Most important, she describes the jobs themselves, which include-- Fashion Design --Haute couture, ready-to-wear designer, pattern cutter, illustrator, design room assistant, and more Accessories This essential guidebook also presents true case histories of successful fashion workers, describes schools and courses that lead students into fashion careers, and lists web sites that offer additional advice on launching fashion careers. More than 150 color illustrations.
Download or read book Becoming a Fashion Designer written by Lisa Springsteel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-06 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to the fashion industry, featuring interviews with top designers who explain the intricacies of the world of fashion design Anyone who has ever tried to launch a fashion design career knows how grueling it can be. The fashion industry is a highly prominent field, yielding a competitive environment that is greatly guarded, secretive, and difficult to infiltrate. Becoming a Fashion Designer provides all the information, resources, and tools you need to help you navigate these obstacles and successfully launch a career in fashion design. Of the various job opportunities available in the fashion industry, the career path of a fashion designer consistently ranks as the most popular position in the field, making the competition even greater. The book pays special attention to this and demonstrates several ways in which an aspiring fashion designer can stand out from the competition. A dynamic and comprehensive career guide, this book imparts insider tips from top fashion designers and executives based around the world. Expert advice includes an introduction to a career in fashion design, educational requirements, career opportunities, the design process, portfolio creation, preparation for getting hired, steps to start and run one's own fashion design business, as well as a forecast of the future of the fashion industry. Features original interviews from top designers and high-profile fashion executives, including Ralph Rucci, Reem Acra, Peter Som, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Kay Unger, Stuart Weitzman, Dennis Basso, Randolph Duke, Zang Toi, Pamella Roland, Robert Verdi and Daymond John Includes cases in point and insider tips throughout Includes illustrations, drawings, sketches, and photographs demonstrating various aspects of working in fashion design, with special contributions from renowned illustrator, Izak Zenou and legendary fashion photographer, Nigel Barker Offers in-depth resources to assist you on your journey to becoming a fashion designer Whether a student, recent college graduate, industry professional or career changer, you'll learn everything you need to know to successfully develop a fashion design career.
Download or read book Career Exploration in the Fashion Industry written by Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, N.Y.) and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry written by Peter Vogt and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on salaries, skills required, and employment opportunities in textiles, fashion retailing, clothing production and manufacturing, the fashion media, advertising and promotion, and related fields.
Download or read book Vault Career Guide to the Fashion Industry written by Holly Han and published by Vault Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Vault Career Library - breakdown of different functions in fashion, with detailed looks at typical days for buyers, designers, resources and training programs, interior design careers, top buying programs for department and specialty stores.
Download or read book Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry Second Edition written by Peter Vogt and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04-21 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the previous edition:"...essential...For job seekers with a 'passion for fashion' or high school students needing up-to-date career information, this is an excellent resource."-Library Journal"Clearly writte
Download or read book Careers in the Fashion Industry written by John Giacobello and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2002-12-15 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information about the educational requirements, employment opportunities, and creative potential within the world of fashion.
Download or read book Careers in the Fashion Industry written by Tamiko White and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-07-16 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CAREERS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY is a glossary style guide to careers in the fashion world from industry veteran Tamiko White. This overdue reference book lists and defines jobs in fashion by sub-industry: design, production, wholesale, retail, merchandising & marketing, and fashion media & promotions.
Download or read book The Teen Vogue Handbook written by Teen Vogue and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-28 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amy Astley, former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief, says: “The Teen Vogue Handbook is a dream book, a truly creative book filled with tips on the stylish life from the top people in the industry.” The key to this book is the mix of beautiful pictures, career advice and profiles of everyone and every aspect of the fashion industry. There are hugely famous people interviewed (Marc Jacobs, Bruce Weber, Patrick DeMarchelier) alongside assistants and others who are just getting started. The book includes 6 sections: Designers, Editors, Stylists, Beauty, Photographers and Models. And in every section, the people in the profile share simple tips on how to live the Teen Vogue lifestyle, now.
Download or read book Fashion Buying written by David Shaw and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing fully updated and beautifully illustrated need-to-know info, this revised second edition of the bestselling textbook on fashion buying contains everything today's fashion management student needs to give them a clear head-start in this lucrative but highly competitive industry. Fashion Buying uniquely looks at what fashion buying entails in terms of the activities, processes and people involved - from the perspective of the fashion buyer. The book breaks down the five key areas of buying activity for those wishing to pursue a career in the industry, crucially exploring the role of the fashion buyer, sources of buying inspiration, sourcing and communication, merchandise planning and trends in fashion buying. Featuring completely revised content on retail typology (including need-to-know info on demographics, price points and markets), and selecting and buying garments (line sheets, purchase orders and lookbooks), Fashion Buying now includes valuable new sections on customer profiling, merchandise pricing (mark-ups, markdowns and how pricing is calculated for profit), and trends. Also included in this practical handbook are insightful interviews with both established and emergent fashion creatives. Business case studies put the contents of each chapter into professional context and provide insider perspective; while industry-focused exercises and activities enable readers to practise applying their new skills and so gain a competitive advantage in both their studies and buying careers. Written by industry experts, Fashion Buying is an invaluable go-to resource and leading textbook for fashion design, marketing, buying and merchandising students.
Download or read book Women Work and the Art of Savoir Faire written by Mireille Guiliano and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about life, how to make the most of it, how to find your balance when you are working long days and trying to be happy and fulfilled. Mireille Guiliano has written the kind of book she wishes she had been given when starting out in the business world and had at hand along the way.She draws on her own experiences at the forefront of women in business to offer lessons, stories, helpful hints - and even recipes! - that can make the working world a happier and more satisfying part of a well-balanced life. Mireille talks about style, communication skills, risk taking, leadership, etiquette, mentoring, personal relationships and much more, all from a perspective of three decades in business. This book is about helping women (and a few men, peut-etre) feel good about themselves, being challenged and engaged in our working lives, and always looking for pleasure in every single day.
Download or read book The Psychology of Fashion written by Carolyn Mair and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Psychology of Fashion offers an insightful introduction to the exciting and dynamic world of fashion in relation to human behaviour, from how clothing can affect our cognitive processes to the way retail environments manipulate consumer behaviour. The book explores how fashion design can impact healthy body image, how psychology can inform a more sustainable perspective on the production and disposal of clothing, and why we develop certain shopping behaviours. With fashion imagery ever present in the streets, press and media, The Psychology of Fashion shows how fashion and psychology can make a positive difference to our lives.
Download or read book The Conscious Closet written by Elizabeth L. Cline and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From journalist, fashionista, and clothing resale expert Elizabeth L. Cline, “the Michael Pollan of fashion,”* comes the definitive guide to building an ethical, sustainable wardrobe you'll love. Clothing is one of the most personal expressions of who we are. In her landmark investigation Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, Elizabeth L. Cline first revealed fast fashion’s hidden toll on the environment, garment workers, and even our own satisfaction with our clothes. The Conscious Closet shows exactly what we can do about it. Whether your goal is to build an effortless capsule wardrobe, keep up with trends without harming the environment, buy better quality, seek out ethical brands, or all of the above, The Conscious Closet is packed with the vital tools you need. Elizabeth delves into fresh research on fashion’s impacts and shows how we can leverage our everyday fashion choices to change the world through style. Inspired by her own revelatory journey getting off the fast-fashion treadmill, Elizabeth shares exactly how to build a more ethical wardrobe, starting with a mindful closet clean-out and donating, swapping, or selling the clothes you don't love to make way for the closet of your dreams. The Conscious Closet is not just a style guide. It is a call to action to transform one of the most polluting industries on earth—fashion—into a force for good. Readers will learn where our clothes are made and how they’re made, before connecting to a global and impassioned community of stylish fashion revolutionaries. In The Conscious Closet, Elizabeth shows us how we can start to truly love and understand our clothes again—without sacrificing the environment, our morals, or our style in the process. *Michelle Goldberg, Newsweek/The Daily Beast
Download or read book Guide to Fashion Career Planning written by V. Ann Paulins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to Fashion Career Planning: Job Search, Résumés, and Strategies for Success, 2nd Edition, helps both students and individuals interested in entering the fashion industry prepare for successful careers – from self-assessment and goal setting to landing the first job. This book presents a seamless and comprehensive approach to everything needed for professional and career development, including résumé writing, interviewing, job search strategies, internships, and portfolios for fashion design, merchandising or retail careers. Chapter 3 offers a unique discussion on the various social media platforms and evaluates how they can be used to enhance (or devalue) the personal brand. Both practical and empowering, Guide to Fashion Career Planning gives readers the tools they need to embark on a career in fashion. Features · Details career paths in the fashion industry with examples of specific positions · Discusses preparing cover letters, résumés, a professional presentation through social media, and portfolios in web-based and physical format · Covers how to build a professional network and work with mentors · Explains how to conduct a job search, interview effectively, and gain work experience · Offers advice on professional ethics, personal branding, and how to transition from one job position to another to advance in a career Guide to Fashion Career Planning STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study! · Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips · Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary · Watch videos that bring chapter concepts to life · Download templates for résumés, cover letters and professional documents that are critical for entering the workforce · Review samples of good and poor quality resumes and portfolios · Complete personal assessment exercises to identify your strengths and interests · Access links to online job resources and tools
