Saturday 9 October 2010

Fashion Buying as a Career

This year I finally feel like I am getting to specialise in something that I am really passionate about, as ever since I did my work experience with dresses buyer Lisa at Per Una, I have been more and more certain that I want to pursue fashion buying as my future career.
It is also great to have guest lecture Caroline (who has years of buying experience) here for this unit, as her knowledge and experience is just what I need to point me in the right direction.
If I am serious about becoming a buyer, for this unit I need to show that I've got what it takes and the right skills and knowledge needed to become a buyer and so I can present it in my portfolio.
Out of the whole year, I think I am pretty much the only person doing this type of project, however I feel more confident knowing that I have an industry expert on hand to help guide me and make my project as professional and realistic to industry as possible.
I have found this great book in the library all about fashion buying, so it will definitely become my bible for this project, as it is really up-to-date and has lots of useful case studies.