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Contents:
Objectives..2Chapter 1-Its a Modish WorldWhat does the word
fashion mean......3Chapter 2-Its a Fashionable WorldWhat is the
fashion industry...................4Chapter 3-Its a Fashion
CareerWhere to look for
opportunity?..........................................5Top 3 places
for fashion internships.......7Conclusion.....9Vocabulary...10
Objectives:
To define the word Fashion To define the Fashion Industry To
identify the opportunities of starting a career in fashion To
describe the Ways of entry into the Fashion Industry To express my
own point of view
Chapter 1 Its a Modish World.
Modern Fashion
What does the word fashion mean?
Fashion is a popular style or practice, especially in clothing,
footwear, accessories, makeup, body piercing, or furniture. Fashion
is a distinctive and often habitual trend in the style in which a
person dresses. It is the prevailing styles in behavior and the
newest creations of textile designers. Because the more technical
term costume is regularly linked to the term "fashion", the use of
the former has been relegated to special senses like fancy dress or
masquerade wear, while "fashion" generally means clothing,
including the study of it. Although aspects of fashion can be
feminine or masculine, some trends are androgynous
Chapter 2 Its a Design World.
What Is the Fashion Industry?The fashion industry is a product
of the modern age. Prior to the mid-19th century, virtually all
clothing was handmade for individuals, either as home production or
on order from dressmakers and tailors. By the beginning of the 20th
centurywith the rise of new technologies such as the sewing
machine, the rise of global capitalism and the development of the
factory system of production, and the proliferation of retail
outlets such as department storesclothing had increasingly come to
be mass-produced in standard sizes and sold at fixed prices.
Although the fashion industry developed first in Europe and
America, today it is an international and highly globalized
industry, with clothing often designed in one country, manufactured
in another, and sold in a third. For example, an American fashion
company might source fabric in China and have the clothes
manufactured in Vietnam, finished in Italy, and shipped to a
warehouse in the United States for distribution to retail outlets
internationally. The fashion industry has long been one of the
largest employers in the United States, and it remains so in the
21st century. However, employment declined considerably as
production increasingly moved overseas, especially to China.
Because data on the fashion industry typically are reported for
national economies and expressed in terms of the industrys many
separate sectors, aggregate figures for world production of
textiles and clothing are difficult to obtain. However, by any
measure, the industry inarguably accounts for a significant share
of world economic output.The fashion industry consists of four
levels: the production of raw materials, principally fibers and
textiles but also leather and fur; the production of fashion goods
by designers, manufacturers, contractors, and others; retail sales;
and various forms of advertising and promotion. These levels
consist of many separate but interdependent sectors, all of which
are devoted to the goal of satisfying consumer demand for apparel
under conditions that enable participants in the industry to
operate at a profit.
Chapter 3 Its a Fashion Career.
Even if youve never done a sketch or sewn a button, you can have
a career in fashion. Being a designer is obviously one of the most
visible roles you can have in the industry, but talent and skill
are required. Its a huge industry and there are a multitude of jobs
available; you can find one to suit your temperament and talents.
Here are a few suggestions and ideas for getting started (and keep
in mind this is more of an overview than a comprehensive list):
Where to look for opportunities
Be present onlineWhen it comes to the fashion industry today,
the most important place you can be is online. Use search engines,
blogger networks and social media to keep tabs on fashion platforms
both in your area and abroad. Most organizations will have a link
to their jobs page. There are also many sites that serve as hubs
for jobs in the fashion industry. Social media networks like
LinkedIn are also great platforms to find opportunities. Make a
habit of checking these pages regularly, and apply as soon as
something comes up. It shouldnt be necessary to stress how
important it is to tailor each cover letter to the job youre
applying for. Highlight your strong points and indicate clearly how
they will benefit the company.
Look for a fashion internship
The best place to start is with an internship. Even if youve
studied something fashion-related, nothing beats real-world
experience. You have to be totally okay with starting at the
bottom. A fashion internship is guaranteed to round off your
textbook knowledge and develop your skills. Additionally, an
internship every so often serves as an extended job interview and
could land you a permanent position.Fashion internships can be best
divided into two main categories: fashion magazine internships and
fashion design internships. As with all internships, the more
prepared you are and the more knowledge you have of the magazine
ore design house you wish to intern for, the greater your chances
of actually landing the internships and being given greater
responsibility once there.Fashion Magazine: Fashion magazine
internships are those made famous by popular television series and
films. There are hundreds of different magazines, ranging from the
high-end pure fashion magazines such as Vogue to the women-focused
magazines such as Glamour and Cosmopolitan. These are the ones that
set the trends - they pick up on what's happening in the design
world and broadcast it to the world - and people interested working
at a fashion magazine are those immensely interested in the fashion
industry with a good know-how, but no desire to actually be
involved in the production process.Roles and duties of a fashion
magazine intern include, but are not limited to: basic
administrative and other tasks (possibly the least glamorous side
of a fashion internship and one often forgotten, but a very big
part of an intern's responsibilities) such as making coffee,
running errands, sorting files and paperwork; researching current
fashion trends and finding celebrity and/or model images to support
these; researching ideas for possible fashion articles and, if
granted the opportunity, actually writing these; and assisting with
photo shoots for the magazine.As with fashion magazine internships,
fashion design interns will often be required to handle basic
administrative and other tasks, but they will also be able to
observe and - depending on the fashion house - help out with the
creation of fashion items. This may be focused on a particular type
of item, depending, again, on the type of fashion house and your
particular interest, or on generalities. This type of internship is
a lot more practical than the fashion magazine internship and a
greater knowledge of fashion design - fabrics, dressmaking, etc. -
is hugely beneficial and may often be required.
Top 3 Places for Fashion Internships
New York City, USA:
The city that never sleeps is also the one at the top of the
fashion world. It has one of the highest concentrations of
established and up-and-coming designers, primarily because of its
many fashion schools, is unique in its concentration of showrooms
and fashion labels in the Garment Center district, has an
incomparable wholesale market, and is home to a wealth of fashion
media outlets. New York's Fashion Week is also the biggest event of
its kind and kicks off other fashion weeks in London, Paris, and
Milan. Regardless of whether you wish to be a magazine or a design
intern, New York's fashion makes it the perfect place to be.
London, UK:London has recently risen to the peak of the fashion
world, primarily due to the successful hosting of the 2012 Olympic
Games and Kate Middleton's influential style choices. Like New
York, London is a fashion hotspot, boasting a variety of
international fashion houses, top magazines, and it is home to many
leading designers. It is also closely linked to the rest of Europe,
and is the city to be in for magazine and design internships.
Milan, Italy:
No fashion list would be complete without the inclusion of
Milan. The city has had a long history with fashion and is still
one of the fashion capitals of the world. It is home to most major
Italian fashion houses - including Prada, Armani, Dolce &
Gabbana, and Versace - and is renowned for its Fashion Week. Milan
is possibly the fashion design capital of the world and is sure to
make any fashion design intern's dreams come true.
Conclusion:
In conclusion I may say, that the concept of fashion was created
by the upper class as a way to distinguish themselves from the
lower classes, fashion has had a significant role in our culture
and continues to do so today. The Fashion Industry has impacted not
only the clothes we wear and who we are on the outside, but also,
who we are on the inside. Fashion can be found anywhere and
everywhere and because of these many people is involved. Fashion
was and still is a matter of popularity and taste and is constantly
changing and evolving. From sociological point of view, fashion is
about the collective ways of making connections with others and, at
the same time, making differences (Kaiser). Even today, the fashion
industry continues to impact the societys views on status, body
image and finance.
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