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Tuesday, March 10, 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.

What different sorts of fashion careers are there? In many cases you would be working for a company or contract your work out to others. In other jobs, you would be running the business yourself. One thing to consider is which type of job is more your style and will work best for you. To see what kinds of job options are available, continue reading.

The most widely known, and coveted career in fashion is the job of fashion designer. Fashion designers create designs for shoes, accessories, handbags, and apparel. Usually this will start out small by designing clothes for family members or friends. Eventually, some fashion designers will begin to sell a line they have developed themselves. When you are a fashion designer, you can run your own business, or work for a company. You could also consider the option of having a fashion store online.

If selling fashion accessories or clothes is appealing to you, another career you could consider is owning a fashion store. There are many different varieties of fashion stores. Some focus on a niche, such as clothing for kids, while others have a broader range of inventory. You could carry lines by other designers, carry your own designs, or a mixture of both. You could operate as an online store, and offline store, or both.

Another fashion career that you should think about is the possibility of being a fashion consultant. The main job of a fashion consultant is to provide advice to clients on what is the most appropriate fashions for their needs. For example, you may consult a client on the appropriate attire for a wedding, or a job interview, or even what he or she should wear for a date, if that is what the client needs. If you enjoy being a follower of the latest fashion trends, then this just may be the job for you.

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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