Revised editon of: Fashion: the industry and its careers / Michele M. Granger. 2012

Explore different fields in the fashion industry-- ranging from marketing and social media to academia and museum work-- to discover more than 75 unique careers. Using the expertise of industry professionals in design, retail, production, and more; The Fashion Industry and Its Careers, Fifth Edition explores what to expect on the job, required education and training, and the relationship of the position to the fashion industry as a whole. The text highlights a variety of disruptions in the industry including e-commerce, technology, sustainability, and the post-pandemic world. A new box feature called Not Just Another Day At The Office spotlights emerging aspects of the fashion industry such as remote work; addressing sourcing challenges; and fast fashion. Use this text to get realistic insight into the world of fashion. New to this Edition - New Not Just Another Day At The Office feature allows students to see fashion industry issues and professionals up close - Updated Case Studies in Career Exploration showcase how fashion careers have been changed by the Covid-19 pandemic - Updated sections on sustainability and social media - Updates throughout around salaries; career tracks; resume enhancements; and job search guidelines for entering the industry upon graduation The Fashion Industry and Its Careers STUDIO - Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary Instructor Resources - Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes - PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

From the Vault Career Library - breakdown of different functions in fashion, with detailed looks at typical days for buyers, designers, resources and training programs, interior design careers, top buying programs for department and specialty stores.

Containing fully updated and beautifully illustrated need-to-know info, this revised second edition of the bestselling textbook on fashion buying contains everything today's fashion management student needs to give them a clear head-start in this lucrative but highly competitive industry. Fashion Buying uniquely looks at what fashion buying entails in terms of the activities, processes and people involved - from the perspective of the fashion buyer. The book breaks down the five key areas of buying activity for those wishing to pursue a career in the industry, crucially exploring the role of the fashion buyer, sources of buying inspiration, sourcing and communication, merchandise planning and trends in fashion buying. Featuring completely revised content on retail typology (including need-to-know info on demographics, price points and markets), and selecting and buying garments (line sheets, purchase orders and lookbooks), Fashion Buying now includes valuable new sections on customer profiling, merchandise pricing (mark-ups, markdowns and how pricing is calculated for profit), and trends. Also included in this practical handbook are insightful interviews with both established and emergent fashion creatives. Business case studies put the contents of each chapter into professional context and provide insider perspective; while industry-focused exercises and activities enable readers to practise applying their new skills and so gain a competitive advantage in both their studies and buying careers. Written by industry experts, Fashion Buying is an invaluable go-to resource and leading textbook for fashion design, marketing, buying and merchandising students.