Fashion Industry

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REFLECTIVE WRITING NANIESHA BACHRA

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INTRODUCTION TO REFLECTIVE WRITING

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REFLECTIVE WRITING

1. Career research

2. Imtyaz

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• Sarah Lee  
• Danielle  
• Claire Burns  
• Angela  

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SECTION 2 Career Research

In this session we looked at different jobs in the fashion indus- try. I looked at promotion and marketing. We looked at the skills needed for the job, the responsibilities they will have to un- dertake, the typical roles and demands of this job, the salary

they will earn and the entry requirements needed. We looked online at all jobs relating to promotion and marketing in the fashion industry. After we gathered all of our research we lis- tened did a presentation of what we have learnt covering all of these fields. Other groups covering other jobs in fashion did presentations as well. From doing this I had a clearer idea of what the different jobs in the fashion industry entail.

As I was researching various points on promotion and market- ing. I realized how much experience is needed. Any jobs ask for previous experience. This made me feel like I need to apply for internships in various areas so I would have a vast amount of ex- perience. Lower paid jobs will require less experience so having a wide range of experience in many areas could help with many different jobs.

When looking at promotion and marketing you need to have very good people skills, good eye for up coming trends, good eye for accuracy and detail and be able to work in a quick pace envi- ronment. With marketing and promotion, to work with many

you must also be able to work with many different people e.g. buyer, editorial team, digital marketing and project manger.

From this session listening to other people’s presentations it made me realize how many jobs I can go into through doing this course. By having all of these skills I can apply for jobs in many different areas. As I go on through the course I think I will learn what areas I excel in and see what job is suitable for me. For now, I need to keep my options open to ensure I am not focused on one certain aspect so I can broaden my hori- zons.

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CHAPTER 2 Imtyaz

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In this session we met a former student who did fashion design. We learnt his about his journey he took to get to where he is now. I learnt about the tasks and tests he put himself through. We learnt about his life and how he got to were he is now. He did an art design foundation year that taught him the basic skills and from there went on to study fashion design.

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As imtiyaz was talking about his journey it really inspired me. As it showed that his true talent shined through and got out into the world showing people his unique qualities and de- signs. It really inspired me as it shows that if you try hard at something it will help your talent shine through. One thing that I loved was that it showed that is always new fashion that is created. It is never ending. I liked that his inspiration was on the things that surrounded him and the time e.g. riots and the different emotions people go through. He was also very in- spired by wars and religion, things that will always be around not temporary. As his third year went the best this gives me hope as I know I will learn and gain my stride as I go on through the next few years, many people have already got there own signature, whether it is the unique way they draw or there sewing skills. From listening to Imtyaz’s struggles it he can do. This is makes me feel at ease as he has gained the strength to carry on and show what he can do.

From hearing about his journey it showed me that I needed to try my hardest and not give up on what I am going for. He also explained how he felt when he was at uni and how he pow- ered through it. I taught me not to give up and strive through all of the obstacles that face me. He also taught me to be very decisive with my decisions as they will reflect who I am and what happens to me in the future. He made me ensure that I will take all opportunities that come along my way. As he has developed his work through out the years he has been able to travel which is what I would love to do. Also taught me not to go for a job with the most money something which provide

more experience would me better in the long run. Imtyaz taught us that you have to be very hands on with different jobs as there is a lot of learning on the job. It is also very important to be connect with other people on the production team as you are all achieving the same goal. Imtyaz also gave us informa- tion about the third year e.g. spend time on your dissertation do not rush it or do it last minute.

As Imtyaz dropped out of his first year it showed me that he may of loved fashion design but it was not the right place for him to study it. I realize that USW is and it has taught me to be grateful. I still have to learn how to handle all the work to get to where he is now showing me that I have to push above and beyond to make myself noticed. From this session it makes me realize that I need to fin the aspect of the course I am good at and apply that in other areas of the course.

Overall Imtyaz has inspired me as he strived from such a young age coming straight out of uni into a job, as he was speaking to us you could feel he knows the struggle we are go- ing through and what we will have to go through but it gives me hope for our futures as he has done so well for himself, he has made the right decisions and it has got him to were he is today.

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CHAPTER 3 Sarah Lee

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In this session we met Sarah Lee who was a fashion buyer, she started off as a designer and then changed her profession to buyer after 20 years. Sarah described how she studied in Darby at the collage of art, from there she gained many good industry links. She traveled to Darby to look for good place- ments. At that time London was very up coming with fashion so the wages were not very good but Sarah focused on the ex- perience she was gaining from this. She sent out many letter and called many people to try and get placements. This was in- spired me as she took matters into her own hands and looked out for placements.