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Joanna

Is there anyway to find out about fashion internships for over the summer?

Samantha

Is it necessary for me to attend a 4-year college and obtain a degree in order to become a fashion buyer?

Samantha

I want to become a buyer, but I'm confused in which direction I need to go to become a buyer. I now attend a community college and do plan to transfer. Is it necessary for me to attend a 4-year college and obtain a degree?

Ashley

What should I do to start my own boutique and eventually own many department stores?

Trixie

How can I become a famous Fashion Designer? Go to a fashion college, I know, but what do I do after that?

Vanessa

I would like to work for a major beauty company such as Lancome or Clinique. How can I prepare for a career in cosmetics?

Heather

Hey, I really want to be a Buyer. What major do I need to do and how do most people get into the business?

Chelsie

I'm interested in being a Special Events Coordinator. What exactly do they do? Being only 16, how can I start preparing for it now?

Raegan

When making a portfolio as a Fashion Designer what is the best way to portray the clothing articles? Should you put in sketches, or do you need to show the actual clothing article, sewn and everything?

Taranekia

I would really like to become a professional model. What are the qualifications? Do you have to go to school for it and if so, for how many years? What is their salary per year and what are their benefits?

Glenna

What is a Merchandiser?

Christine

What is a showroom, and what does a Showroom Representative do, exactly?

Miranda

How do I start my own clothing line?

Sarah

I want to have my own clothing store one day. How do I do it?

Rachel

I'm really interested in being a Buyer for a department store such as Nordstrom when I get older. Is it hard to become successful in that industry, and how can I prepare?

Sarah

I have heard that majoring in Apparel Manufacturing Management is the way to have your own company. Tell me more about it, and what it pays.

Tammy

I don't know whether I'd rather be a Fashion Designer or a Buyer. Can you help me?

Vivien

I am five feet tall and I would like to be a high fashion model or model in a FIDM Debut show. How realistic are these goals?

Lisa

What does a Stylist do, and what is there working environment like?

Krystle

What are the responsibilities of someone who has their own clothing line?

Candace

I would like to sell my own line of cosmetics and fragrances someday. What do I need to do to major in Beauty Industry Merchandising and Marketing at FIDM? What is it like being in the Beauty Industry?

Krystle

I think being a Freelance Fashion Designer would be great. I'd love to be able to work with different designers. How does someone get started doing that? How do they get paid for their work?

Ally

I'm interested in Interior Design. What are the different ways I could find out if this career is right for me?

Ashlie

I love playing with makeup. What can I do now to prepare for a career in the cosmetics industry?

Krystle

I've always wanted to start my own clothing line. What are the steps I need to take to make that happen?

Abbie

I'm interested in Fashion Merchandising. What would I do with this career and how do I get into it?

Heather

What does a Fashion Buyer look for in a product? And how do they know which products will sell?

Heather

What does a Fashion Buyer look for in a product? And how do they know which products will sell?

Erika

I really want to become a Fashion Designer! I love to design clothes, but I'm not old enough to go to FIDM. What can I do now to become a Fashion Designer?

Sarah

I'm interested in fashion and being a Fashion Designer, but I can't draw all that well and I don't like to sew. Is there any hope for me to be in the fashion world?

Denise

I want to be a Fashion Buyer and I wanted to know if that's a good choice. I'm concerned about how expensive college is, and I'm not sure if it's a good idea. What are the starting wages for Fashion Buyers? Who hires them?

Leigh

What is the difference between a Fashion Stylist and a Wardrobe Stylist?

Missy

I'm very interested in being a personal shopper. What does this job involve and how do I get into this field?

Cleo

I just started a fashion program at my school and it requires lots of computer classes. I totally freeze up when it comes to computers. Why do I have to take these classes when I'm studying fashion, not accounting or computer science?

Jessica

I am in high school right now and I just know FIDM is the college for me. My problem is that I don't know how to sew, design, or even draw. Will FIDM accept me?

Samantha

I just finished fashion college and it's time to start job hunting. What should I wear for interviews in the fashion industry? Should I go with skirts, pants, or trendy outfits?

Lane

I'm only 14 but I love clothes and computers. What should I do now in high school if I want to design websites for fashion designers and fashion magazines?

Justin

For a big math project at school, we have to choose something we like and show how math is involved. I want to be a fashion designer so have chosen that field for my project. Could you please explain some of the ways that math is connected to fashion?

Serena

Everyone loves my room and asks me to help them make theirs better. Is there a job where I can get paid to do this? I love it and I'm really good at it.

Marion

I just discovered the coolest-sounding job: a stylist. I really want to become a stylist for magazines. I'm only 17 now, but how can I get started?

Thomas

I love studying how mannequins are dressed in the windows at clothing stores. Is there a job in the fashion industry for me and what classes can I take in highschool for it?

Stacie

I am 15 and my dream is to become a fashion model. I want to do runway modeling for major designers, but I don't know how to get started.

Stacy

I have always dreamed of being a fashion designer. My problem is that all the fashion colleges I check out are so expensive. I don't exactly come from a rich family...

Undecided

I am currently a pre-medical student and I really enjoy it. The dilemma is that I've always been interested in fashion design and would like to pursue it also. Do you think it's possible to do both, or should I choose one field?

Jackie

I want to pursue a career as a fashion editor for a magazine. In college should I choose Fashion Merchandising as my major and Journalism as my minor?

Angela

I would really love to pursue a fashion career involving shoes, handbags, and cosmetics. How can I go about doing that?

Vanessa

Is it hard to make it into the fashion design business?

Colby

My dream is to reform the men's clothing industry with my ideas. How do I specialize in just men's fashions?

Ashley

What classes should I take in high school to help me major in Cosmetics?

Tangie

Would I be a good Fashion Buyer? I love to shop and have a great sense of style.

Virgie

When designing clothes ... what steps can be taken to get creative ideas flowing?

JobHunting

For an interview, what should I wear with a navy suit -- black or brown shoes?

BagBiz

Do you have advice on how to get my own line of handbags started?

EboniGirl

I'm new to sewing, and I need to know what are some good pieces to start with?

Eventful

Which classes should I take in high school that will help towards a career as a fashion buyer or special events coordinator?

Desperate

Do Fashion Designers have to draw well in order to succeed?

Kristen

What are the main responsibilities of a Fashion Designer?

Christina

Please let me know if the following job exists in the fashion industry...

Bianca

I am pursuing a career in fashion, what subjects should I study?

A Fashion Designer in the Making

How and when do most fashion designers get their big break?

Hopeless #2

How can I get hooked up with a fashion magazine job?

Punkchik

What do fashion schools look for in a high school portfolio?

Curious

What classes should I take in high school to get into a good fashion college?

Gmrsgyrl

How much do fashion designers make?

Aileen

How can I turn my fashion design hobby into a career?

Noura

How do I become a successful fashion designer?