How To Create A Playbook 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. In this article, I am going to show you how to create your […]
Top 5 Ways To Build A Great Reputation In The Fashion Industry Your reputation is the most important single tool that will move your fashion career forward. The reputation you build will open doors for you throughout your career. How you work with others is vital. Another word for this is a “personal brand”. What […]
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 through the […]
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 […]
SMART Goals Help Your Fashion Career I want you to have an amazing career in the fashion industry! However, amazing careers don’t just happen. They are planned for. To make sure you keep your dreams and career on track you will need to set some goals. Setting goals for your fashion career are not much […]
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 skills, add experience to their resume, make new connections, and get a taste of what their future day-to-day […]
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 of […]
Just doing your job, even doing it well, is not enough anymore to be deserving of a promotion or to get noticed for your work. You need to consistently be improving your skills, and contributions to your team and the business. If you are serious about moving your career forward then it is time to […]
How Fashion Designers Use Adobe Bridge Designers have the best jobs in the world. We actually get paid to shop! But it’s not all fun and games. We are expected to regularly shop the market to stay on top of trends and what our competition is up to. In this article, I am going to […]
