Career Development

Most people come into fashion buying without a clear picture of what the job involves, and the industry does little to correct that. The romanticised version of catwalk shows, trend research, showroom appointments and travel is the part that gets talked about. The commercial knowledge and know how is less talked about.
These articles what the role actually requires, the skills gaps that hold people back from promotion, how a buying career progresses from assistant to category ownership and how confidence is built through preparation and experience.. If you someone deciding whether this is the right career, or already in a role and unsure what the next step demands, this is the place to start.