Fashion Struck? Choose From These Great Career Options in Fashion Industry

Is fashion your life and breath?

Do you feel the lack of air when you spot a fashion faux pas?

Is your day incomplete without going through one of those dazzling fashion magazines?

Do names like Gucci, Prada, Victoria's Secrets, Ester Laude and CK make your heart skip a beat?

If its a yes for at least two of the above questions, then fashion as a profession is totally and completely for you.

All the mind-blowing fashion shows that we attend, all the enticing fashion magazines that we read or all the glamorous models that we admire, are the outcome of the endless hard work put in by the people behind the stage.

So, here are the bright career options in the fashion industry available for you.

1. Fashion Designer: FDs are main chef of the dish, that is, people behind what you wear. If you are a fashion freak plus possess the creative expertise, nobody but you should be the next upcoming name in the industry. Drums rolling !

2. Accessory Designers: Any dress is incomplete without bags, accessories or footwear. Accessory designing is a growing industry with increasing fashion consciousness. If you have a flair for design, it?s a go go for you.

3. Models: "OMG! I wish that was me", have you ever caught yourself saying that, while watching a model cat walking the ramp? A good height, nice facial bone structure, and, most of all, attitude to go for it are the essentials. After all, who wouldn't want to wear designer clothes, get all the limelight, name and fame?

4. Hairdressers: All the amazing hair-dos that we can't take our eyes from are the creative art of the hairdressers.

5. Those people who love experimenting with hair and can use their creativity in giving hairstyles a new definition should stop thinking this job is for them.

6. Fashion Editors/Writers: You love fashion but you love writing too. You're a fashionista and yearn to give vent to your fashion sense by sharing the tips with others. You're probably at the right option. So no more perplexity. Just head right away to your laptop, Google the various fashion writing and editing opportunities and set the ball rolling.

These are the most famous and common fashion professions. But this isn't it, let me present to you the 'fashion professions unknown'.

7. Buyer- You have an eye for the best stuff when it comes to fashion. So if you are ready to take it to another level, this job profile will suit you the best. So what does a buyer do? He/she decides what goes inside a store, chain of stores or a boutique. He/she works closely with the designers and their sales executives and observe the fashion trends with an eagle's eye.

8. Merchandise Marketer- Sounds big? Not really! Merchandise marketers are hired by the big manufacturers to court the customers. They are in charge of luring us into buying their brand designs. If you are good at marketing too, you might want to try this job profile and get the 'best of both worlds'.

9. Fashion Trend Analyst: FTAs or forecasters play a gigantic role in determining the future trends in fashion. Their job is to research and predict the upcoming fashion styles. They notice the trends keeping in mind the political and economic scenario. Although there are very few FTAs all over the world, the fashion industries depend a lot on them. From designers to manufacturers to retailers to fiber companies, all are dependent on them.

10. Apparel business owner: Have you ever thought of becoming an entrepreneur? If yes, then this might interest you. ABOs are the sole owners of a fashion brand name. They either sell their own designs or they sell other brand designs along with theirs. They have to juggle among many works like store management, production, distribution, accounts, merchandising, so on and so forth. They have stores at many places and attract a huge clientele.

11. Stylist: This job profile is one of the best fashion job profiles available. The job of the stylists is to select clothing, accessories and procure all the other things for fashion shoots, magazine features, music concerts, award shows and public appearances made by the celebrities or other figures.

12. Product Manager: In the fashion industry, the product managers play a huge role in the production process. They work in association with the design and production departments and closely oversee the work of the development team. Another job role of the Product Managers is to keep a track of the commercial trends and determine ways to attract and promote their products.

13. Costume designer: Costume designers are responsible for dressing the celebrities, models or the people concerned. They decide the colour, design, pattern and style of the clothings. They work closely with the director and the people concerned and go about the process by examining the script or the need of the occassion and design accordingly.

14. Fashion Event Manager/Coordinator: Have you grabbed a management degree lately? Do you know how to market things? Well, if you have the ability or interest in marketing the designs through organizing events, then you should definitely go ahead and take the reins in your hands. FEM's main job role is to plan and take the fashion line ahead. Further he/she is also in charge of the complete event from logistics to designs. It is in the FEM's hands to make the event a success, thereby promoting the brand designs.

15. PR Specialist: PR Specialists are concerned with creating publicity and attracting people to the fashion events. PRS's job is of the people, for the people and by the people. Jokes apart! PRS's have to spread the word, make press releases, and handle requests for interviews and information regarding the event. So if this job profile appeals you, get up and take the first step.

I hope these job profiles will help all fashion lovers to use their talents and emerge with flying colours. But it?s important to understand that no job is easy. Things seem completely different from outside. But if you plan to get your foot in the door, you should have the zeal and dedication to make your dreams come true.