When navigating a new job in fashion, learn the history of the business and how it has operated before making any recommendations of your own. This approach will ensure your inputs are more astute and will highlight the unique perspective and intrinsic value you bring to the team. “[Do] not come in with a playbook, because [then] you are disrespecting the people who have been there a while [...]. If you are not listening to what has already been done or understanding the history, you are not being respectful of the people who have been holding the fort,” says Marlo Lyons, a career coach and strategist and award-winning author of “Wanted – A New Career”. Lyons advises new joiners to make suggestions in the form of a question, such as “Have we tried X?”, or “What do you think about this?” This semantic exercise will either encourage your co-workers to share their past learnings, or enable you to contribute to their way of working — both of which are advantageous. Read the full article, How to Navigate a New Job in Fashion, on BoF. #landingajobinfashion #breakingintofashion #juniorfashionroles #fashionjobs #entrylevelfashionjobs #fashionassistantjobs #fashionassociatejobs
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Micheline El Achkar studied agriculture and food technologies in Lebanon and Paris, as well as a master’s in technology and innovation management, before landing a training position for a joint venture between Nestlé and L’Oréal. Her first full-time role was at L’Oréal as a product communication assessor. Fifteen years later, she has worked her way up to oversee the research and innovation team for luxury brands at the French cosmetics conglomerate. “When we graduate from college, we have a lot of theoretical knowledge, but it is very different from the daily industrial business. So I learnt a lot on the job. For my job in research and innovation, a [background in] science is mandatory, but there are a lot of jobs where other skills are in demand.” Dive into the article, How I Became... L’Oréal’s Head of Makeup Research and Innovation for Luxury Brands, to discover El Achkar’s advice: https://lnkd.in/eM2ykhde #entryleveljobs #beautycareeradvice #beautyjobsinfashion #cosmeticresearch
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From The Row’s investment by Chanel owners and the heir to L’Oréal, to Givenchy’s tap of Sarah Burton as the luxury brand’s new creative director, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help fashion designers decode the industry’s creative and commercial landscape. #fashiondesigner #fashiondesign #fashionproduction #fashiontechnicaldesigner #fashiondesignroles #studiomanager #fashioncareers #fashionjobs #fashioncareerdevelopment
What Fashion Designers Need to Know Today
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Those who cultivate relationships outside their area of responsibility in the workplace often stand a better chance to excel within their business or area of focus, as they gain an overall sense of their organisation’s mission, the different players working towards achieving it and how they are doing so. “To hiring managers, you are seen as a viable team player who is liked across functions if you develop good relationships with those in product development, collection merchandising, retail, whatever it is,” says Paul-Christian Bassett, chief executive of his namesake recruitment and executive training consultancy, which works with luxury brands such as LVMH. “The more people like you, the more people are singing your praises; the more effective you are communicating, the higher visibility you are going to have. These are the people who do well and climb the ranks really quickly,” he adds. Managing these relationships can support your career development not only by acquiring the necessary soft skills to succeed but also by enabling you to reflect on where you are headed. Read the full article, How to Collaborate Cross-Functionally in Fashion, on BoF. #crosscollaboration #collaborationinfashion #networkinginfashion #fashionentryleveljobs #juniorfashionjobs #fashionassistantroles
How to Collaborate Cross-Functionally in Fashion
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Growing up in Birmingham, England, Clare Waight Keller was captivated by the vibrant subcultures she encountered. That influence led her towards art school, and eventually, fashion. Having specialised in knitwear at the Royal College of Art she took on a role in knitwear at Calvin Klein and later Ralph Lauren. She returned to Europe to work at Gucci under Tom Ford, and then stepped into creative director roles at Pringle, Chloé and Givenchy. After working for predominantly male creative directors, Waight Keller felt it was time to express her own perspective, leading her to the creative director position at Chloé in 2011. Waight Keller’s move to Uniqlo marked a shift from working in the world of luxury to mass fashion, which has required some adjustment. This month, it was announced that she was becoming the creative director of Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo. “Those moments when you are pushed to your boundaries and don’t quite know how to navigate … bring a great sense of drive for me. I love the idea of being uncomfortable with what I’m working on because it makes me learn quickly,” she said. “I enjoy the process of change, and I guess that’s why I’ve worked in so many different places.” Dive into the latest BoF Podcast, Clare Waight Keller on Finding Opportunity in Discomfort, to discover Waight Keller’s advice: https://lnkd.in/eHykV3FR #creativedirector #fashiondesigner #knitweardesigner #fashiondesignerjobs #fashiondesignroles #juniorknitweardesigner #seniordesigner #studiomanager #technicaldesigner #productionmanager
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From crafting a successful TikTok strategy to navigating product virality, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help fashion’s PR and communications professionals decode the industry’s commercial landscape. #fashionprprofessional #fashionpr #fashionevents #fashioncommunications #fashioncomms #fashionsocialmediajob #fashioncareers #fashionjobs #fashioncareerdevelopment
What Fashion PR & Communications Professionals Need to Know Today
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When you have clearly defined your career target, build a roadmap to guide you — and one that fits your immediate needs and schedule. “If your goal is to get your first job in fashion, I would recommend breaking [it] down step by step, whether that’s in 30 days or three-month increments [...] Think: what do [you] need to do in order to get a job? [You] need a resume, a cover letter, references — that is a month’s worth of work,” says Carla Isabel Carstens, former fashion PR exec turned career coach and strategic fashion communications professor at LIM College’s Graduate Studies Department. For more senior professionals, “the first thing [to consider] is what can you achieve at your current company, any leads or ways that you can get a promotion,” says Tracy Short, executive career consultant and coach, whose clients include Dr Martens, Harrods, Levi’s, Mango and Moncler. Whether you wish to leave your current company or perhaps freelance, you should look for a “similar type of environment with more chance to grow. [...] Think strategically about how you are going to get somewhere.” Read the full article, How to Set and Achieve Your Fashion Career Goals, on BoF. #landingajobinfashion #breakingintofashion #juniorfashionroles #fashionjobs #entrylevelfashionjobs #fashionassistantjobs #fashionassociatejobs
How to Set and Achieve Your Fashion Career Goals
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This week on The BoF Careers Briefing, fashion designer Clare Waight Keller discusses her career on the BoF Podcast, and we dive into the archives for career advice from stylist and brand consultant Matthew Henson. Plus, find out What Fashion Designers Need to Know Today and explore the latest jobs on BoF Careers.
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Growing up with a “crazy, personal obsession with clothes,” stylist and brand consultant Matthew Henson began his career in editorial as an intern at Flaunt magazine, before working up to fashion editor at the title. After moving to Complex magazine, working as fashion editor there for 6 years, Henson pivoted his career to freelance styling. Since 2012, Henson has been the stylist for A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd — notably styling the latter’s 2021 Superbowl performance. His work has appeared in publications such as WSJ Magazine, Esquire, Time and GQ. “You always need to keep yourself grounded, especially stylists. We’re providing a service and expressing ourselves, but we are catering to someone and partnering with them. You have to understand that it’s not necessarily about you — the bigger picture is that you’re getting to collaborate and your work is going to be seen and appreciated by so many.” Dive into the article, How I Became… A Stylist and Brand Consultant, to discover Henson’s advice: https://lnkd.in/eqhveu_Q #fashionstylingassistant #costumedesigner #fashionstylist #stylingassistantjobs #stylingdirector #artdirector
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From H&M’s big bet on fashion’s elusive middle to how the streetwear customer is evolving, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help fashion’s retail professionals decode the industry’s commercial landscape. #fashionretailworker #fashionstoremanager #boutiquestoremanager #clientelingspecialist #fashionstoreassistant
What Fashion Retail Professionals Need to Know Today
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