Why You Should Train Your Fashion Replacement A common fear that many fashion industry professionals face at some point in their career is that they will be replaced by their own assistant or trainees. Ouch! That would definitely not feel good. I am going to tell you why you should absolutely train your fashion replacement. I have unfortunately […]
What All Designers Can Learn From Fashion Interns Many fashion companies offer internships during the summers. We all know that for a student, landing that coveted summer internship is a wonderful opportunity for them to learn new skill, add experience to their resume, make new connections, and get a taste of what their future day-to-day […]
Top 10 Ways To Keep Your Fashion Career On Track It is hard enough to get your foot in the door in the fashion industry. Resting on your laurels is a sure way to get passed over for promotions or find one day that your skill set is now entry level. It is important to […]
Top 5 Ways To Build A Great Reputation In The Fashion Industry Your reputation is the single tool that will move your fashion career forward. Another word for this is a personal brand. What exactly is a personal brand anyway? In short, your personal brand is everything that makes up the impressions you leave about yourself. […]
Do You Have A Mentor Yet? Finding a mentor is an important step in growing your career in the fashion industry. Yes, we all need to start at the bottom. However, there is no reason you should make the same mistakes as your predecessors. Finding a great mentor that will help guide you over the […]
SMART Goals Help Your Fashion Career I want you to have an amazing career in the fashion industry! To make sure you keep your dreams and career on track you will need to set some SMART goals. Setting SMART goals for your fashion career is not much different than setting personal goals. However, I am […]
Meet Jayne Mountford This interview is for all those fashionista’s out there who think they have their thumb on the pulse of everything trending. Jayne started out in trend forecasting and became the Vice President of Trend Reporting at Stylesight (now WGSN). She then built an exclusive membership site for global trend forecasters called Hall-Five.com. […]
Your Network Is Your Net Worth Most people think about networking when they are looking for a job. In reality one should always be looking to meet new people. When you meet new people you can learn from them, share knowledge and insight, and connect them or yourself with others. Having a well rounded group […]
How To Create A Play Book For Fashion Designers The number one rule of mastering anything is to do it, write it down, and then teach it. This rule will make you a master in your field. The fashion industry is no exception. Following these steps will help you whether you are just starting out […]
How To Use LinkedIn to Build Your Network In The Fashion Industry If you aren’t already on LinkedIn you should be. LinkedIn is by far the most powerful tool you can use to advance your fashion career and market your skills. That’s because first impressions have gone digital: people are learning about you online before […]
How To Silently Self Promote In The Fashion Industry Self promotion is difficult for most people. In the fashion industry it can be doubly intimidating because the industry is full of wonderfully talented creative types who are naturally more out spoken. It would be wonderful if we could all just do our jobs and let […]