Fashion Styling: A Career in Looking Fabulous

by Joe Cooper
Fashion School Review Columnist

February 21, 2007

Send to a friend |

Printable Version

Fashion degrees come with various career paths, but they don't limit you. Taking your degree and applying it to a career in fashion can simply be about learning style and creating a channel through which to bring it to clients. It's a little subset of the fashion industry called fashion styling.

A fashion degree can be a great pathway to many careers in fashion, from designing, to marketing, to simply showing people how to look fabulous. Dzagbe Manning, a fashion stylist in Alaska, told FortWayne.com how her career in fashion took shape. After earning a fashion degree, and then earning another one, she eventually landed in Alaska and now runs her own fashion styling consulting business.

Fashion Stylist Consulting
Called "Stylized Fashion and Image Consulting," Ms. Manning works on a multitude of projects within the fashion industry. Her business works on fashion shows, acting as a fashion styling consultant and assisting with photo shoots and runway presentations. Clients can also hire her business for personal shopping and fashion styling.

What Ms. Manning loves best about where her career in fashion has taken her, and what has become one of the most popular services her business offers, is "individual wardrobe consultations."

Playing with Clothes
For someone who "just want[ed] to play with clothes all day," wardrobe consulting is an ideal job. Clients who value their image as part of their personal and professional identities use Ms. Manning as a fashion compass, and she helps them choose clothing that compliments and creates confidence for themselves.

The Versatility of a Fashion Degree
Who knew that a fashion degree could lead to such a rewarding career? A fashion degree isn't only about design or the fashion business, it can also be about simply loving fashion and helping others find it for themselves.

Source:

FortWayne.com

About the Author
Joe Cooper is a freelance education and technology writer and edits medical literature. He holds a bachelor's in American Literature from UCLA.

Featured Schools
Campus The Art Institutes The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations. See more facts about The Art Institutes Program Offer: Fashion Design (BFA) Fashion Design (AAA) Fashion Design (AA) And more... Campus Locations: Chicago Dallas Denver Fort Lauderdale Houston Indianapolis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis New York North Hollywood Philadelphia Pittsburgh Portland San Antonio San Bernardino San Diego San Francisco Santa Ana Santa Monica Schaumburg Seattle Tucson Vancouver Campus American InterContinental University Get the design and business skills you need to succeed. American InterContinental University - Buckhead's mission is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and practical work experience they need for success. Whether you're interested in Internati See more facts about American InterContinental University Program Offer: Bachelor of Fine Arts Fashion Marketing Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Marketing and Design Campus Locations: Atlanta Fort Lauderdale Campus International Academy of Design and Tech Start planning for your future. No matter what you want to achieve in your career, the International Academy of Design & Technology in Chicago can help. The Academy offers diverse and comprehensive degree programs in numerous Design disciplines as wel See more facts about International Academy of Design and Tech Program Offer: Fashion Design and Merchandising Fashion Design Campus Locations: Chicago Henderson Nashville Orlando San Antonio Seattle Troy Campus Visual College of Art and Design Follow your passion! For over 35 years, the Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD) has taught artists and imaginative people just like you. VCAD's Fine Arts diploma program is highly regarded for providing a well-rounded arts education in an environment that emphasizes creativity and individuality. Which program is right for you? Choose from Graphic Design, Marketing & Merchandising for Fashion, 3D Modelling Animation Art & Design, Fashion Design, and Interior Design. We know that employers want graduates who are knowledgeable about their field and possess the most up-to-date technical skills. That's why our students receive focused and specialized training on the tools, techniques, and technology used in their chosen career field. See more facts about Visual College of Art and Design Program Offer: Fashion Design Campus Locations: Vancouver Online Stratford Career Institute Earn Your Diploma from Home! Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods. See more facts about Stratford Career Institute Program Offer: Fashion Merchandising and Design Campus Collins College Prepare yourself for the future. Collins College, located in Tempe, AZ, is your gateway to the world of design and technology. Get the education you need to start a new career in Visual Communication, Multimedia Production, Animation, Digital Video, or PC See more facts about Collins College Program Offer: Fashion Design and Merchandising Campus Locations: Phoenix