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Entering the world of work: getting into the fashion industry

getting into the fashion industry

Finishing your studies in fashion can mean making some big decisions in terms of employment. There are a wide range of options available aside from the ones you may expect, such as designers and models. From a career in fashion-related finance, to discovering a role in communications, the opportunities are varied. Retailers of men’s shirts, CT Shirts, take a look at what’s out there, considering some careers you mightn’t have thought of: Garment technologist Although this role is slightly unsuspecting, a garment technologist is an essential aspect of any major clothing retailer. This role is largely about quality control and…

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Fingers To The Keyboard! How To Become A Fashion Writer In 2019

Become A Fashion Writer

Writing is a significant part of everyone’s life — it’s a skill that we all acquire from such a young age. Breaking into the fashion industry as a writer is probably a thought that has never crossed your mind, but in a time where blogging dominates the online world — it’s never been a more realistic career path. Years ago, you would either need a degree from a high-brow university or come from an affluent family. While this often still applies, the fashion community has become less exclusive and recently welcomed more entry methods for driven fashionistas with a voice.…

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Life At QUIZ Clothing: Fashion Designer Interview

At some point in your career, you’ll want to work for an established brand like QUIZ. With a phenomenal presence as an online retailer for both menswear and womenswear, several stores across the UK and entities in Spain and America, we were welcomed into the office of Emma Kenyon— a leading fashion designer at QUIZ. If you’re obsessed with the fashion industry, know that we are too. Emma is literally non-fictional version of Miranda Priestly. But nicer of course. So, if you’re studying fashion or want to make waves in the industry, this is the girl boss that you should…

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Tensed of your plus size? Here, you will get plus size dress

Brides often feel that finding plus size wedding dresses of 50 sizes and more, and even those that they really like is a very difficult task. But today, dresses of large sizes are not a deficit, so one can easily find many wedding fashion stores and websites on the Internet with a large selection of clothes. This means that buying a large wedding dress is not such a difficult task. And most importantly – a large dress will not necessarily make its owner bulky and clumsy. It is designed to give elegance, chic and status. Secrets of choosing a large…

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Taking Fashion By Storm: Working Internationally

Not only is the fashion difficult to break in to here in the UK, but also on an international scale. According to Fashion United, more than half a million people work in fashion-related industries in the UK and that number obviously rises when you factor in the number of UK nationals working overseas in the sector. If you’re looking to make waves in the sector here or abroad, we’ve gathered what you need to know to have a successful run in the fashion sector. An insight to the UK fashion scene If you ever want to work in fashion, understanding…

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Top 5 Summer Promotional Items for Your Marketing Arsenal

An effective marketing strategy is what it takes to raise awareness and make your brand a household name. Regardless of the available economic resources, you should be ready to invest in different marketing tactics. This will help you spread the word about your products and attract your target audience. Many businesses invest the entire resources in their digital marketing plans and overlook the importance of other promotional activities. However, you’d never do so if you understand the long-term benefits of customised promotional items. You can reward your employees and long-term customers with custom promotional products. It adds value and increases…

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Wearing denim to the office — how should it be done?

Over time, we have seen dress codes in the office become more informal. But, it’s still importance to look smart and dress appropriately when going to work. This is why wearing denim for your nine-to-five can be tricky. So, how should it be done? Trilogy Stores, premium denim retailers of women’s high waisted jeans, provide us with some insight: Rocking jeans Not feeling 100% confident in wearing denim for work? Play it safe with black denim. Worn with a patterned shirt tucked in, black high-waisted jeans can create a more fitted look than black work pants. The high-waist element of…

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A History of Swimwear

Trends come and go like the tides, and that goes double for swimwear trends! The waterproof go-tos have experienced changes not only in design, but in what is and isn’t allowed by the poolside or when you are swimming in clean and safe water in the ocean. Who better to take us through the years of swimwear changes than swimwear design course provider, Cleveland College of Art and Design? Beyond Speedos: men’s swimwear Men haven’t always been able to embrace the snug fit of a good pair of Speedos. For example, in the 1900s, it was illegal for men to…

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How to Get Noticed Without Standing Out

It is said that you make your impression on someone within the first 15 seconds of meeting them. That then begs the question was it that you were noticed or you stood out? What was it that made that person stop at that moment to speak to you or just make eye contact? Let’s take a look at how you can get noticed without standing out. It can be something as simple as a glance, some say a flirt…eye contact or a smile. It can be your words, your accent or even just the way you approached with confidence that…

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What inspiration could everyday wear take from sports kit technology?

We’ve seen technology advancements in all areas of our lives — from changing the way that we do our banking to altering the way we get in touch with friends. And the world of sports is no different. One 2012 report by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers states that, “Technology is as much a part of an athlete’s armoury as nutrition, training and coaching”. In many ways, it’s transformed the sports industry. Although many of the advancements have been designed to improve the performance in a particular sport, is there any inspiration we can take from the innovations to help…

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