So, You Want to Work in Fashion?: How to Break into the World of Fashion and Design

Gr 7 Up—Fashionistas, fashion trendsetters, and industry enthusiasts everywhere, rejoice. This inspirational title emphasizes the importance of schooling and finding a niche in the industry and covers all the areas of career interest: design, styling, production, public relations, retail, media, modeling, and photography. A variety of engaging profiles and interviews of successful fashion professionals of all ages is distributed throughout. A special emphasis on teen and young adult fashion success stories will encourage readers to follow their dreams. Relevant quotes from fashion notables often serve as transition markers for topic changes within a chapter. Some simple, black-and-white drawings and handcrafted word art provide a bit of decoration. The text is written without gender bias, and many of the profiles and interviews are of males. The book closes with a few DIY projects to get readers started and a list of resources. Those who enjoy fashion television will enjoy the many references and nods to perennial small screen favorite Project Runway. Teens will enjoy poring over the well-written, relatable text and uncovering new blogs, classes, and even a website that allows readers to create their own fashion magazine. A fun and informative read for fashion fans.—Cindy Wall, Southington Library & Museum, CT