Breaking into the fashion industry can seem unattainable and out of your reach, but you’re far from wrong; it's still possible to succeed at any age in your career. What may start as an elusive dream—only for the privileged, polished, experienced elite? Can soon become a reality, in this blog we are going to talk you through our top 5 tips for breaking into the fashion industry.
1. Consider a degree within your budget.
Just like with a lot of industry careers, to have a successful career in fashion you need to have the right knowledge and skills set and one way to ensure you have this is with a bachelors’ degree in art or fashion. If you’re not going to start your own business, many employers will look for a degree to gage your experience in the industry. Note that the cost of a fashion degree with vary depending on the university you want to get into.
2. Think about your niche.
It’s important that you stand out as a professional and this is where you will find your niche and build your identity in the fashion industry. In fashion, it’s better to be focused and developed on a single niche than to be a jack of all trades. That is, you’ll be better recognised if you do a single thing well, rather than try to please all audiences by designing or creating many products.
3. Don't forget to network.
It’s recommended that if you’re new into fashion you use all opportunities and platforms to create networks with fashion companies, suppliers, and designers. This can be done by creating your own fashion website, blog, or utilising all social media accounts, especially LinkedIn. It’s also valuable to attend fashion exhibits, expos, or other events where you can meet and network with others.
4. Understand the trends.
People who progress well in fashion constantly keep update and aware of changes within fashion trends. You can do this by subscribing to fashion magazines, looking up influencers on social media, and reading articles on websites about fashion. If you’re considering trends to incorporate in your style, branding or creative, be sure to also consider the core values represented; Do you value style, functionality, elegance, or comfort?
5. Be yourself.
Although fashion is an industry, it’s also an art and it’s an expression of who you are. True fashion experts don’t only rely on trends for profits, but they can set trends themselves as well. When trying to work with clients or serving consumers, it also helps to allow your creativity to shine. This means searching for inspiration in things around you, but also think about what things you consider beautiful and inspiring? This combinations of ideas will help you build something creative that could be a way to help you build an identity for yourself.
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