Part 1: Read and discuss the following lesson:
Exploring Careers in Fashion
Fashion is all around us! It’s what we wear every day and how we express ourselves. But did you know that many people work in fashion? Let’s learn about some exciting careers in this colorful world!
Fashion Designer
A fashion designer creates new clothing styles. They use their imagination to sketch designs and choose fabrics. Some famous fashion designers are Coco Chanel and Ralph Lauren. Designers think about what people want to wear and make sure their clothes look great!
Fashion Merchandiser
Fashion merchandisers help sell clothes in stores. They decide how to display clothes so that customers want to buy them. They study trends to find out what styles are popular. Merchandisers work closely with designers to make sure the right clothes are in the store at the right time.
Fashion Stylist
A fashion stylist helps people look their best for special events like photo shoots, parties, or red carpet events. They pick out outfits and accessories that match a person’s style. Stylists need to understand what looks good together and stay updated on the latest trends.
Fashion Model
Fashion models show off clothes in photos and runway shows. They help designers showcase their creations. Models often travel to different cities and work with photographers and designers. Being a model takes confidence and the ability to pose in front of the camera.
Fashion Photographer
A fashion photographer takes pictures of models wearing clothes. They need to know how to make the outfits look appealing through their lens. Photographers work with stylists and designers to create beautiful images for magazines and advertisements.
Fashion Editor
Fashion editors work for magazines and websites. They choose which fashion stories to publish and help decide what clothes to feature. Editors need to have a good eye for style and be able to work with many people, like writers and photographers.
Conclusion
There are so many different careers in fashion! Each job plays a special role in making the fashion world exciting and creative. Whether you want to design clothes, style outfits, or take photos, the fashion industry has something for everyone. So, next time you put on your favorite outfit, think about all the hard work that went into making it!
Part 2: Research one degree and/or certificate program in this field available at Saddleback College and read an article about it:
Fashion
- Fashion Design (Associate in Science)
- Fashion Design (Certificate of Achievement)
- Fashion Merchandising (Associate in Science)
- Fashion Merchandising (Certificate of Achievement)
- Advanced Fashion Design and Apparel Manufacturing (Certificate of Achievement)
- Accessory Design (Occupational Skills Award)
- Fashion Stylist (Occupational Skills Award)
- Fashion Technology (Occupational Skills Award)
- Sustainable Fashion and Social Entrepreneurship (Occupational Skills Award)
Articles:
- Exploring Fashion Careers: Training and Opportunities
- Exploring Fashion Design Careers and Training
- Exploring Fashion Merchandising Careers and Training
- Exploring Fashion Stylist Careers and Training
- Advanced Fashion Design and Apparel Manufacturing Careers and Training
- Exploring Fashion Technology Careers and Training
