Fashion Merchandising Jobs

I will be starting FIDM (fashion institute of design and merchandising) in the fall. I love the industry, but skeptic at how many careers are really available coming from that major. Anyone graduated or successful in it? Thanks in advance.

Hi!
Well I have a friend who graduated from FIDM's Merchandise Product Development program and she is a merchandiser and loves her job! She says that FIDM was a great choice for a fashion college and credits them for giving her the education to get so far.

Other jobs you can pursue after graduating from FIDM's Merchandise Product Development program are: Merchandiser, Trend Analyst, Product/Brand Manager, Sourcing Assistant, Assistant Designer, Fabric/Trim Buyer.

If you would like more information about FIDM, I would check out the school's web site at: www.fidm.com.

Hope this helps

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It's time to start looking at colleges and I kinda have an idea of what I want to do as a career. I definately want to work in the fashion industry. I want to work for a fashion magazine, possibly become an editor.
Also I want to do things like Lauren and Whitney do on the Hills, such as working behind the scenes at fashion shows, etc.
Is "Fashion Merchandising" what I should major in? Or "Fashion Marketing"?
Also, are there any classes you recommend I should take in high school for this? (Accounting, Business Law, etc.)
Help please! Thanks.

go for it!

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I am a junior in high school, and an aspiring fashion designer. I am not completely sure if I want to be a "designer." but so far that sounds the best, I love to sew, I just don't know If I would be doing that much sewing. My future goal is to start out by opening a little boutique titled "Chimmer" a play on my last name and shimmer, and then hopefully go on to do bigger things in the industry. I was wondering if this is a suitable career for me. Is it difficult to get into the industry? Some colleges that I was thinking of attending are: Parson (NYC) and FIDM (LA). How difficult is it to be accepted into these schools. I am an average student, mostly As and Bs with a few Cs and maybe one D. I have taken fashion design 1 and 2 and fashion merchandising 1 and 2 already in high school. I was also in an FCCLA fashion design competition last year where I won a gold metal at state and am in the same competition this year. I am an editor of the school newspaper, in French club, and National Art Honors Society. I am currently taking 4 art classes and have already taken 2 others. Next year I am planning on taking AP Studio Art. My grade point average is 2.8/4.0. Is this enough to get me into those schools? Also, are there any other colleges that you would recommend, or any other job related to fashion?

it really depends, generally those colleges consider your GPA, but also look into your aspirations and your goals to accept you into their schools, but it seems like you got a decent shot (as long as your raise up that GPA! you can retake courses at your local community college to do so)

Becuase you like fashion, it doesn't have to be your main thing. you can major in Marketing, Economics, or even study Broadcast Journalism- all the things that are essential in selling your products, and have the fashion as a backup. Remember that passion and practical are two different things, and that you always want something to fall back on just in case your fashions dont begin, or stay the way you want them.

Overall, just work hard and you'll eventually get there- stay focused on school, and continue with your new designs!

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i am interested in entering the fashion industry as a buyer, i know that it is a very stressful career any other advice i should know?

It depends on who you are the buyer for. International travel can be a plus or a minus depending on your own desires. Most buyers have people come to them though on a daily basis.

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Ok, so, I wanna be a model but I know that a great career in modeling isn’t guaranteed. Though I still plan on pursuing modeling, I wanna know what are some other careers to do in the fashion or entertainment industry. I’ve heard of something called fashion merchandising but I’m not sure on exactly what you do. If any one can help me (honestly) answer the question please. It would also be great to hear from people who actually are in these careers. So pls dont answer if you don’t know. Also if you can give me any helpful hints on modeling, answer as well. Thanks

Well, if you’re in the US, the magazine that I write for is having a model search if you would like to participate. No, this is not a fake. I will provide links with all of the information.

Furthermore, there is fashion merchandising, which is where people learn how to manufacture, buy, promote, and sell pretty much anything fashion related. Various careers can grow from this major- boutique owner, fashion designer (that is, if you also were a fashion designer major), personal buyer, etc.

Of course there is the editorial side of fashion, magazines, public relations, stylist, editor, art director, etc. There are so many opportunities, I suggest going to google to find out more.

Here is the link for the model search:
http://boards.teenvogue.com/thread.jspa?threadID=226708&tstart=0

yes, my username is lafemmechic.
-femmechic.blogspot.com, you can also find a banner for the search at my fashion blog.

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