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My Career in the Fashion Industry

Author : Penelope Nam-Stephen

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,39 MB

Release : 2015-06-30

Category : Clothing trade

ISBN : 9781511857321

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In this how-to guide, Penelope Nam-Stephen draws from her own professional story to create a template for a successful entry into the fashion industry. Throughout her career she has served as a mentor, sharing insights with many aspiring buying/merchandising executives. My Career in the Fashion Industry: An Insider's Guide on How to Become a Buyer summarizes all of the advice that she has shared over the years in one concise book. The easy to read layout is broken down into understandable sections. The illustrations, done by veteran fashion designer and artist, Renaldo Barnette, add visual authenticity as they reflect sketches and mood boards only seen in a design studio.



Fashion Careers Guidebook

Author : Julia Yates

Publisher : Barrons Educational Series

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,32 MB

Release : 2011-10-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9780764146909

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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.



The Fashion Industry and Its Careers

Author : Michele M. Granger

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 497 pages

File Size : 31,11 MB

Release : 2015-03-12

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1628923415

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Book Description

Revised editon of: Fashion: the industry and its careers / Michele M. Granger. 2012



The Teen Vogue Handbook

Author : Teen Vogue

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 296 pages

File Size : 40,72 MB

Release : 2014-11-28

Category : Young Adult Nonfiction

ISBN : 0698197224

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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.



Becoming a Fashion Designer

Author : Lisa Springsteel

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 582 pages

File Size : 28,97 MB

Release : 2013-05-06

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1118420985

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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.



The Fashion Industry and Its Careers

Author : Michele M. Granger

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 265 pages

File Size : 22,3 MB

Release : 2020-04-02

Category : Design

ISBN : 1501338595

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Your Fashion [Dream] Plan

Author : Giada Graziano

Publisher : Go Publishing

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 42,15 MB

Release : 2020-11-26

Category :

ISBN : 9788894562842

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Book Description

If you dream a career in fashion, this is the book for you. Giada Graziano has coached and mentored thousands of fashion enthusiasts over the past years helping them with the tools and confidence they need to break into the fashion industry. Listed in the Forbes Under 30 list for empowering the future generation of the fashion industry through the first fashion career platform Glam Observer of which she's the founder and CEO, Giada's mission has been to make the fashion industry accessible to anyone. Stop believing all the misconceptions related to the fashion industry. You deserve a place in fashion whatever you studied and even if you have no experience and zero connections yet. This is your career manual to become the fashion industry professional (stylist, buyer, editor, designer, merchandiser, publicist...) you are meant to be. Giada identifies the misconceptions to let go of, the habits to adopt, and the strategies to use on the path to confidence, and believing in yourself to finally get the fashion job you want. Hope is not a strategy. With this book, you won't learn the strategies and apply them hoping they will work. With this book, you'll turn your fashion dream into a fashion goal, with actionable steps to take to turn it into reality (and with no stress).



In the Frow: the New Fashion Rules

Author : Victoria Magrath

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 20,99 MB

Release : 2018-11

Category : SOCIAL SCIENCE

ISBN : 9780008305550

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"The new digital era is all about being seen, liked and inspired. So how do we define ourselves through style? And why has the evolution of the Internet changed the way we buy and wear clothing? Superblogger Victoria Magrath reveals the pivotal moments that have transformed the fashion world, from the Nineties through to the Noughties, and shares insider secrets and practical tips for navigating the ever-changing fashion landscape. Find inspiration from the new diversity movement which embraces all shapes and sizes, relive the moment Cara Delevingne recorded a selfie on the catwalk and discover how internet sensations like Instagram and ASOS are changing the landscape of fashion permanently. These are The New Fashion Rules"--Amazon.com.



The Psychology of Fashion

Author : Carolyn Mair

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 151 pages

File Size : 45,24 MB

Release : 2018-04-09

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1317217624

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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.



Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire

Author : Mireille Guiliano

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 253 pages

File Size : 26,81 MB

Release : 2009-10-01

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 1847378463

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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.