Articles by Aileen Yu
Fashion careers: What does a fashion buyer do?
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Being a fashion buyer is one of the most sought after careers in fashion. Behind the glamorous image of a buyer who is travelling the world to select the latest pieces off fashion week runways is a job that requires a combination of skill sets to be successful. Solely responsible for selecting and ordering what is sold in stores to ensure...
What it takes to become a Fashion Director with Dora Fung from The Cut/NY Magazine
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Dora Fung’s career in the fashion industry spans over 15 years and multiple impressive titles. The fashion industry is cut-throat, but when you love what you do, it’s all worth it, Fung says; whether it’s working on a photoshoot until 9 pm on a Friday or flying to St. Barts with a legendary stylist. From starting as the New York editor for Vogue...
4 great books to help prepare for a successful career in fashion
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Besides interning at a top fashion company, networking at events, reading the right books can also better prepare you for a successful career in fashion. With the holidays around the corner, a book in fashion know-how can be a great gift idea for those still adding to their knowledge of the industry or professionals who want to propel their...
Why to consider a career in fashion e-commerce?
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Fashion e-commerce is a booming industry and projected to have an expansive growth into the next decade. Just starting your career or looking to switch professions? There are numerous job opportunities in fashion e-commerce from data scientist to e-commerce personal stylist. With the success of online retail platforms such as Farfetch and...
5 fashion e-commerce and digital jobs in the US
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Technology has completely changed the fashion industry, once a predominantly analog business. Social media allows retailers to engage with their consumers in real-time and also collect data that enables them to tailor products to their clientele. In an era of connectivity, smartphones and e-commerce have altered the way people shop by making it...
Fashion careers: What does a fashion merchandiser actually do?
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As the fashion industry continues to evolve, so are the responsibilities of a fashion merchandiser. When most people think of a fashion brand, they may associate it immediately with the designer; however, behind the scenes, the fashion merchandiser plays an integral part in getting the consumer to buy the latest trends. Besides having a sense of...
Streaming services and social media's effect on the career of fashion stylists
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Getting paid to style pop stars on music video sets or pulling the latest designer gowns for actresses to dawn on the red carpet; this sounds like a dream job for any fashion aficionado, right? Traditionally, the responsibilities of a fashion stylist were more streamlined and boasted larger styling budgets from movie studios and editorial...
4 brands leading the sustainable fashion movement
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The world’s first museum for sustainable fashion opened in Amsterdam this month shedding light on the fashion industry’s role in closing the loop. Although there has been a growing awareness among consumers regarding sustainable fashion brands, it’s still not the dominant market share. Recently, a panel discussion was held in New York City by...
6 Fashion internships worth applying to
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Autumn is a busy season in the fashion industry with fashion weeks, store openings, and companies on the lookout for undergraduates eager to build a career in fashion. According to Fast Company and Forbes, the current undergraduate generation values working for brands that support a social reason such as female empowerment or sustainability....
Before they were glamorous: first jobs of fashion icons
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If you’ve always dreamed of being a fashion icon, yet you're just breaking into the industry with an entry level position, don’t fret. Some of the household designer names and creative directors we all know today worked a few not so glamorous jobs before making it big. Hedi Slimane - marketing assistant Recently appointed creative and image...