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Zusatztext "Short chapters and conversational writing make this an accessible! realistic! and practical introduction to an extremely competitive industry." Informationen zum Autor Patricia Wooster is a published author and fact-checker. She has written several nonfiction children's books and was nominated for Science Books & Film Best Children's Books of 2011. She lives in Tampa with her husband, Scot, and two boys, Max and Jack. Klappentext Have a passion for fashion? This comprehensive guide can help you land your dream job in the world of fashion and design.Fashion is more than fun—it holds a wide array of career opportunities! From high-profile jobs like clothing designer, model, and fashion photographer to the not-so-well-known professions of fabric cutter and colorist, So, You Want to Work in Fashion? explores a wide world of possibilities that are thrilling and fulfilling. In addition to tips and interviews from a variety of fashion professionals, So, You Want to Work in Fashion? includes inspiring stories from young people who are in the industry right now, as well as activities, a glossary, and resources to help you on your way to a successful career in fashion. Leseprobe So, You Want to Work in Fashion? 1 A Closetful of Options Imagine having passes to see all of the runway shows at New York Fashion Week. Or picture yourself opening up Vogue magazine and seeing a model wearing fantastic clothes and knowing you were a part of making that photo happen. In these scenarios, where do you see yourself? Are you a famous fashion designer? A supermodel? Did you photograph the clothes? Maybe your job is to write about the clothes for buyers. The fashion industry is a fast-paced and exciting place to be. If you love clothes and have a strong sense of style, then you might want to consider a career in fashion. There are a lot of different career fields in fashion—but it’s a very competitive environment. With a lot of hard work and some planning, you can enjoy all that this industry has to offer. See if any of the five fashion fields below inspires you and makes you want to dive into the wonderful world of fashion. Reasons You May Want to Work in Fashion You Love to Be Creative Do you love to make beautiful things? Are you constantly sketching ideas for new clothes? Do you see the clothes people are wearing and think of ways you could alter them into something new? A person who wants to create new clothes must have a strong imagination. A designer decides the style, cut, and fit of the clothes, and knows about fabrics and industry trends. There’s a lot to learn, but seeing your designs come down the runway is a huge reward! You Love to Make Stuff Do you like to keep a low profile and work behind the scenes? Do you like to work with patterns, cut fabric, or sew? Would you rather someone else come up with the designs, so you can put them together? Are you good at working as a team? Putting a garment together involves a lot of people. There’s a huge demand for patternmakers, fabric cutters, and garment makers. You Love to Make Decisions Are you interested in fashion and business? Do you enjoy gathering information and reading research reports? Can you juggle multiple projects? Are you good at making decisions? If you have a head for numbers and an appreciation for fashion, then a career in merchandising may be for you. This broad field includes retail management, store buyer, advertising executive, and promoter. You Love to Talk about Fashion Do you love to write or take pictures? ...
