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The Fashion Editor

Is responsible for deciding the creative influence and direction that their departments will pursue during a given season or issue

They create themes for stories to be shot by a photographer

The have a developed fashion point of view and keep an open mind.

The Duties

Merchandise Selection Develops relationships with

photographers, with stylists and local designers

Knows fashion industry trends and forecasts

Extensive Travel Time Management and

Scheduling

A Fashion Editor Is…and

A Fashion Editor does…

EducationWhat it Takes

Associate Degree- English

- Fashion Merchandising - Liberal Arts

Bachelor Degrees - English - Fashion Design and Merchandising - Journalism- Marketing

Abilities

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Qualities

Interpersonal- Good Communicator (Written and Verbal)

- Trainer - Team Builder

- Positive Critique

Personal- Creativity

- Knowledge of Trends and Forecasting- Journalistic and Writing Experience

- Ability to Analyze and Revise- Organizational and Planning Skills

- Managerial Skills

- Competitive in Spirit- Good Time Management

- Assertiveness - Works well under Pressure

- Good Appearance - Patience and Thoroughness

Salary and Availability

Fashion Editors are heavily impacted by not only fashion majors, but many journalism majors which makes the field more limited

- Associate Editor - Editor - Senior Editor

- Editor – in – Chief There is an expected annual growth of 2-3% and many of those people entry in a different field of publications

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Following the fashion story…

Los Angeles, CA

New York, New York

Paris, France

Tokyo, Japan

Location

London, England