5 Iconic Careers in Fashion : A Breakthrough Into Your Dream Role! 

The Devil Wears Prada, Sex and the City, and Gossip Girl are just a few iconic screenings that showcase the craziness that is the fashion industry, and have fashionistas questioning “ what are the different careers in fashion?      

Fashion isn't just about clothes. There are layers to the different careers in fashion, making this industry broad, creative, and exciting. 

The fashion industry is boundless, allowing creatives from different walks of life to come together and create something magical and universal. 

So before reading, just remember this famous quote by none other than Carrie Bradshaw. 

“When I first moved to New York and I was totally broke, sometimes I would buy Vogue instead of dinner. I felt like it fed me more.” 

#1 Fashion Buyer 

When thinking of a fashion buyer, think of Olivia Pope from Scandal. Olivia’s negotiation skills and strong personality are what make her the best at her job. Always putting the client and their needs first, now that's a fashion buyer.

Having an eye for trends and always staying ahead of the game is what makes a fashion buyer a crucial component to a client and their brand image. More details on this career in fashion can be found on Fashion Retail Academy.

Fashion buyers have great relationships with designers and showroom managers as they are the ones getting the first grabs of fashion's most trending pieces. 

Here’s a rule of thumb: A fashion buyer should not only buy trending products, but should aim to create new ones. 

#2 Fashion Public Relations Specialist

Carrie Bradshaw is the face of Sex and the City; she is known for her column, unique fashion sense, and her not-so-romantic love life. 

All of those qualities shape Carrie's personal brand image. Every fashion brand needs a Public Relations Specialist to make sure its brand image doesn't fall short. 

If a brand is having an image crisis, the Public Relations Specialists are there to pick up the pieces and try their best to save the brand's image. 

Sounds like a lot of pressure, but in reality, it's fun and challenging. 

Think of the human body, the spine is what keeps the body intact and mobile, without it the human body wouldn’t function. 

Fashion Public Relations Specialists are the backbone of a brand's image. Who wouldn’t want to be someone's backbone? 

Careers in fashion don't have to be difficult; just make sure to look at the right places. 

VogueCollege does an excellent dive into the career of a Fashion Public Relations Specialist. Listing out the demanding qualities needed to succeed in this field. 

#3 Fashion Event Coordinator 

Every year, Victoria's Secret holds its annual fashion show, leaving every viewer sat, gagged, and tuned in to the amazing models and outfits, evidently thinking, “ what does it take to be a part of that?” 

Well… ever wondered who exactly is in charge of producing a show like that? Event Coordinators!

From start to finish, a fashion event coordinator oversees the entire planning process, making sure the event is a memorable experience for anyone and everyone attending.

YellowBrick has the inside scoop on what it takes to be an event coordinator, as well as a few other careers in fashion. 

An event coordinator can be tasked with planning small and large-scale events that can take either 2 weeks or 6 months to plan. 

Definitely a lengthy process BUT sooo worth it.

A Perfect role for Type A organizers and for those who love to be hands-on on allowing their full creativity to shine. 

#4 Creative Director

This is for the girls who love to take control!

When planning the perfect Instagram carousel, there first has to be a vision. An idea that has to translate to the physical world, right? 

Well, that's exactly what a creative director does, they turn their visions into live working projects. 

A creative director is in charge of guiding all of the small moving parts when it comes to photo shoots, campaigns, and other detailed projects. 

They make sure everyone is on the same page and are the glue of the entire production process.

Launcemetrics includes an amazing example, Zendaya X On. Their campaigns are shot cinematically in nature.

A creative director is in charge of making those shots and the overall message resonate with the viewers. 

A strong sense of storytelling and the art of capturing it in real time are just a few qualities of a great creative director. 

#5 Fashion Journalist 

Another Sex and the City reference, because why not?

Carrie Bradshaw is known for her column and personal writing style. Each episode is essentially a new lesson and experience that is written in Carrie's column. 

That's what a Fashion Journalist does. Researchers' trends, news, experiences, and updates on everything related to fashion. 

Fashion Journalists and Publications keep everyone on their toes, waiting to read or see the hottest gossip, and of course, trending fashion.

Whether it's coverage on New York Fashion Week or Bella Hadid’s Rodeo outfit. Best believe a Fashion Journalist will cover it all. 

Creating, writing, reading, and researching are all qualities that resonate with this role. MasterClass has a full, detailed description on the whys, hows, and where to pursue careers in fashion.

Everyone loves a good fashion read, so let's put TikTok down and get to writing!

Here’s a little Secret

The many different careers in fashion can definitely be a tricky industry to step into; however,  it is not impossible. 

That's why movies such as The Devil Wears Prada exist, to show the hardships of what it's like to step into a new environment; however, just know in the end everything falls into place. 

Let this be a sign to make that daunting career switch, to take those challenging courses, to finally create that garment that's been sitting in the corner of the room. 

The goal here is to just start.

So take that leap into your dream fashion role, Miranda Priestly will be proud!

✍️ Written by Migena Hani