Interesting Careers in the Fashion Industry

 Do you have a love for fashion? Whether you make your own garments or you regularly end up giving vogue advice to people who you know? If so, maybe you should think about a career in the fashion industry? If you haven’t, chances are you’ll need to take the time to do so. Despite the wide spread delusions that a profession in fashion is one that is difficult to achieve, it is possible but it requires a lot of willpower and patience.

In terms of having a profession in the fashion industry, many are surprised in precisely what tasks and responsibilities are involved. The good thing about fashion is that there are a number of related focused jobs and careers out there. There’s something for everyone, even if it’s not in the limelight. Of course, many of the jobs involve working for another fashion expert or company, but there are opportunities out there that allow you to be your own your own boss.

Designers

One of the most popular and wanted careers in style is that of a designer. Fashion designers are people who design clothing, apparels, and accessories, such as jewelry or handbags. Many fashion designers start out small by making garments and clothing apparels for themselves and their friends, that’s how it usually starts. However, with determination, many continue to start promoting their very own fashions. You need a keen eye, creativity but more importantly – good marketing sense since your creations need to eventually sell.

Tailors/Cutters

Designers work closely with the dressmakers, or tailors (also known as the cutters). They actually produce the apparels or accessories. What is good about being a dressmaker is that you can make your individual clothes (once you get the patterns of the designer). Of course, dressmakers and tailors require a lot of patience and it’s very hectic, and fast pass environment.

Retailers/Agents

One career that you may be considering is being the owner and operator of a style store. Fashion stores are available in different sizes, shapes, and styles. Some stores concentrate on a specific type of clothing, like elegant eveningwear, and others who provide all various kinds of fashions for all types of people, like men, ladies, children, short, tall etc… Retailers get to see what everyone else is doing in the industry and have to be in tune with the markets and leading trends.

Agents are the people that sell the garments to the retailers in the industry. In some ways, they represent the designers. A good agent knows the limitations of their designers and will only select good designers to represent.

Fashion Consultants

Another trend profession that could be of curiosity to you is a fashion consultant. Fashion consultants are individuals who advise their customers (usually designers) on the newest styles. Many designers will hire fashion consultants for input on what is hot and what will sell the best in the upcoming season.

Fashion consultants are also used to help individuals with their cloths and “how to wear them”. For example, fashion consultants will help people who are unsure about what to wear at a job interview, at a wedding, or for a special event.

Fashion Show Organizers

Many people do not realize, but fashion shows require a lot of work and they have to happen twice a year (fall and spring). Every designer needs to show case their products, and in doing so means that they have to do a lot of traveling. Fashion show organizers can take two forms. One is by being part of the organizing committee of the fashion show; the other is being the representative of the designer at the fashion show. Both require a lot of energy since you are always surrounded by people, cameras, and glitz. It’s a short duration, but it’s fast and full.