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DDCC__FFaasshhiioonn__CCSS44__DD__HH..iinndddd iivv 1111//33//1111 1111::0044 AAMM CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Apparel Industry Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Buyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Color Analysts and Image Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Costume Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Fashion Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Fashion Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Fashion Illustrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Fashion Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Fashion Models’ Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Fashion Photographers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Fashion Public Relations Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Fashion Writers and Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Knit Goods Industry Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Makeup Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Merchandise Displayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Personal Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Photo Stylists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Retail Managers and Business Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Retail Sales Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Tailors and Dressmakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Browse and Learn More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 DDCC__FFaasshhiioonn__CCSS44__DD..iinndddd vv 99//1155//1111 1122::5511 PPMM DDCC__FFaasshhiioonn__CCSS44__DD..iinndddd vvii 99//1155//1111 1122::5511 PPMM Introduction You may not have decided yet what you want to be in the future. And you don’t have to decide right away. You do know that right now you are interested in fashion. Do any of the statements below describe you? If so, you may want to begin thinking about what a career in fashion might mean for you. ____ My favorite class in school is sewing. ____ I have a good sense of which colors go together, and which do not. ____ I like to use my hands to make or build things. ____ I work hard to make my school reports attractive. ____ I make posters for my church or school. ____ I enjoy photography. ____ I often visit malls. ____ I make my own clothes and jewelry. ____ I like to suggest fashion looks to my friends and family. ____ I enjoy putting outfits together. ____ I like decorating my own room. ____ I spend a lot of time using art and illustration programs on my computer. ____ I enjoy drawing. ____ I like to look at fashion magazines. ____ I am interested in colors, shapes, and textures. Discovering Careers: Fashion is a book about careers in fash- ion, from Costume Designers and Fashion Models, to Fashion Photographers and Tailors and Dressmakers. Careers in fash- ion can be found on runways, in factories, in retail shops, in newsrooms, and in art studios. Some Fashion Designers create 11 DDCC__FFaasshhiioonn__CCSS44__DD..iinndddd 11 99//1155//1111 1122::5511 PPMM 2 Discovering Careers: Fashion work that is considered art, while others design fashions that are functional and are meant to be worn. While the fashion capitals of the world might by Paris, France; Milan, Italy; New York, United States; and London, United Kingdom, people around the world are interested in looking good and wearing clothes that make them feel attractive. Fashion workers allow this to happen. This book describes many possibilities for future careers in fashion. Read through it and see how the different careers are connected. For example, if you are interested in modeling, you should read the Fashion Models chapter, but also read about Fashion Designers, Fashion Models’ Agents, Fashion Photogra- phers, Makeup Artists, and Photo Stylists. If you are interested in sewing, you will want to read the chapters on Apparel Industry Workers, Costume Designers, Knit Goods Industry Workers, and Tailors and Dressmakers. If you like writing, you should read the chapter on Fashion Writers and Editors. Go ahead and explore! What Do Fashion Workers Do? The first section of each chapter begins with a heading such as “What Buyers Do” or “What Personal Shoppers Do.” It tells what it’s like to work at this job. It describes typical responsibilities and assignments. You will find out about working conditions. Which fashion workers design clothing? Which ones work at computers in offices? This section answers all these questions. How Do I Become a Fashion Worker? The section called “Education and Training” tells you what schooling you need for employment in each job—a high school diploma, training at a junior college, a college degree, or more. It also talks about on-the-job training that you can expect to receive after you’re hired, and whether or not you must com- plete an apprenticeship program. DDCC__FFaasshhiioonn__CCSS44__DD..iinndddd 22 99//1155//1111 1122::5511 PPMM IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn 33 How Much Do Fashion Workers Earn? The “Earnings” section gives salary figures for the job described in the chapter. These figures give you a general idea of how much money people with this job can make. Keep in mind that many people really earn more or less than the amounts given here because actual salaries depend on many different things, such as the size of the company, the location of the company, and the amount of education, training, and experience you have. Generally, but not always, bigger companies located in major cities pay more than smaller ones in smaller cities and towns, and people with more education, training, and experience earn more. Also remember that these figures are current salaries. They will probably be different by the time you are ready to enter the workforce. What Will the Future Be Like for Fashion Workers? The “Outlook” section discusses the employment outlook for the career: whether the total number of people employed in this career will increase or decrease in the coming years and whether jobs in this field will be easy or hard to find. These predictions are based on economic conditions, the size and makeup of the population, foreign competition, and new tech- nology. They come from the U.S. Department of Labor, profes- sional associations, and other sources. Keep in mind that these predictions are general state- ments. No one knows for sure what the future will be like. Also remember that the employment outlook is a general statement about an industry and does not necessarily apply to everyone. A determined and talented person may be able to find a job in an industry or career with the worst outlook. And a person with- out ambition and the proper training will find it difficult to find a job in even a booming industry or career field. DDCC__FFaasshhiioonn__CCSS44__DD..iinndddd 33 99//1155//1111 1122::5511 PPMM