Saturday, March 14, 2009

Start a New Fashion Career

By Julia Van Horne

Do you dream of having a career in fashion but don't know where to start? Maybe, as a hobby you enjoy creating fashion designs, or even craft them into actual accessories and apparel. Have you ever thought of turning that passion and joy into an actual career? Well, consider it for a moment. There are very many different branches of the fashion industry that may be well suited to your abilities.

The first thing that many people wonder about is what sort of jobs are available for a person with a particular set of skills. The great thing about the fashion industry is that is is such a big realm of business that almost any skill or passion can be turned into a career. In some cases you would be building your own business and get to be your own boss. In other jobs you would be working for someone else, or perhaps a big company. To find out what is the best fit for you, continue reading.

The career of fashion designer is probably the most highly sought fashion career. Fashion designers design clothing and fashion accessories, like handbags, and jewelry. It's normal for fashion designers to start out as hobbyists that make clothing and fashion accessories for friends, family, or themselves. However, many continue on to start selling their lines of fashions. The great thing about being a fashion designer is the different options you have for how you would like to work. You can continue making your own lines of fashions, or you can hire a manufacturer to do the work, and stick to creating the designs. You could also sell your designs online, or in local boutiques.

If you think that you would like to sell clothes or fashion accessories, perhaps you could start a fashion store. There are many kinds of fashion stores that you could have. Some are focused on a small niche, such as jewelry, accessories, or plus size fashions, while others have a wider focus to them. You could even sell your own designs, or you could stock lines from other fashion designers. Of course, you could also do a combination of both.

Another career in the fashion industry you could consider is that of a fashion consultant. The main focus of this job is to advise clients on the latest fashion trends. For example, a client may not be certain as to what is appropriate attire for a job interview or maybe what he or she should wear to a wedding. This is a fantastic option for someone that likes to share his or her expertise and passion for the latest fashion trends.

One of the more unique fashion careers to think about is the career of a fashion show organizer. The main job of a fashion organizer is to make the show a success. This includes booking the place the show occurs, hiring models, and various other arrangements that need to be made. Each year there are thousands of local fashion shows, hosted by local businesses, so you don't need to be a big name to start getting work.

If you desire a career in the world of fashion, you don't need to be a designer. It is fine if that is what you would like to be. However, as you can see, there are many different ways to use your love of fashion and your innate set of skills together. In fact, the varieties of careers outlined in this article were merely a broad overview. With a bit more research and some creativity, you can turn almost any skill into a fashion career.

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