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Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Fashion Editor
Starting a Fashion Magazine
Starting a Fashion Blog Web Site

If you have been wondering whether you own the qualities of a "fashion editor," think again.

Being able to write and communicate effectively, clearly, and casually through the written word is actually much more important than having a background in journalism. As long as you have an interest in fashion, it should be sufficient as well.

You will find artists, musicians, socialites, clothes designers, ex-school teachers, and even engineers in the business as fashion editors. Sure, you said, "I am a self-professed fashionista, but I’m not a professional fashion stylist. So, can I be a fashion editor?"

Guess what? There really is no difference between the two. An interest, passion and talent in fashion are considered to be one of the more important qualities that any publication will be looking for.

One of the qualities looked for as an in-house fashion editor is an enthusiasm, energy, personal style and willingness to learn. Self-professed fashionista’s have all of these qualities and only need to convince themselves that they can succeed at this career before they will be able to convince anybody else that they can.

So, where does a fashion editor work, only in magazines?

The fashion editors we spoke with worked through magazines, newspapers, online publications, and even in the personal closet of some of their clients. There is a difference between in-house fashion editors and freelance fashion editors. But basically, the in-house is a steady 9-to-5 job with an organization or publication that offers benefits and a weekly salary for your talents and effort.

The freelance fashion editor is in charge of finding their own clients, and projects. These jobs are given on a per contract basis and involve the fashion editor gathering the clothing and accessories necessary to design a project spread for Internet, magazine and/or newspaper spread. These projects can range from the typical design spread to a consultation session with a successful entrepreneur who is in need of personal advice on their wardrobe.

It is also important to consider that much of a fashion editor’s life involves travel, whether it is local to the different towns and cities surrounding your state or international trips to Paris and London. This is considered a substantial perk to the job.

With the age of electronic information and the abundance of new publications that do not have plentiful cash flow, some beginning fashion editors will spend much of their time communicating with other stylists and editors through their computer screen rather than on-site, especially as an editor for a website. But with patience and hard work, they will move up the line from these beginning jobs and experience the satisfaction of meeting up with some of the most talented artists, stylists and designers in the world.

Well, sometimes a thick skin is necessary to make it through a tough day of fashion editing. But all we can say is with the number of fashion editors we spoke to and read their blogs and biographies, the one thing that they all had in common is that they all loved fashion and their job. It may be a hard career at times, but if fashion is a true passion for you, then it just may be the type of hard work that you will not mind doing.

If you think all fashion editors are as depicted in The Devil Wears Prada, well, think again. There are a few bad apples out there and a few of them even have a couple of worms, but they are far from being the only ones. Many of the so-called “mean” editors will never last anyway because much of this career involves teamwork between the stylist, editor-in-chief, photographer, and models.

So, what is actually a "fashion editor"? What does he or she do?

The fashion editing game can be said to have many different responsibilities that often coordinate with that of the stylist. The stylist’s job is to conceive photo shoots, edit designer collections and help with their advertising images.

The fashion editor is either the stylist, or works with the stylist and supervises the creative process, thus presenting an expert knowledge of their beat which is typically entwined in the local fashion scene of their nearest city. Every fashion editor has a bit of a different beat, but their typical specialties are apparel, accessories, beauty and make-up.

When the fashion editor is not working on a particular project, they are deciding what they should report on for the upcoming issues.

This is not exactly an easy job since the editor is in the middle of a constant bombardment of new products and services clamoring to be part of their magazine, newspaper or website. These advertisers can get awfully pushy and press upon a new fashion editor to give them a spot out of entitlement. These VIP guerrilla tactics need to be avoided at all costs, because as the fashion editor it is your responsibility to be consistent to your vision and readership.

However, being a fashion editor is one of the most rewarding jobs out there. You will be able work with fashion, the people, and professional environment. The fun is always an added bonus. If you've made it to a certain point, you're likely to be as famous as the fashion designers and models you've been working with.

Do you know?

The fashion industry employs about 4.70 million people; 3.6 million in retail sales, 470,000 in textile production and 573,000 in apparel production. New York has been the nations fashion capital, employing an average of 100,000 New Yorkers every year.
The entire retail industry itself is responsible for 11.6 % of all U.S. employment with almost 16 million people gainfully employed. Unemployment is currently at 5.4 %, just .3 % up from the nations total as a whole. The 10 year employment outlook for the entire retail industry is projected to increase at least 11 % from its current standing.
Apparel is about a 180 billion dollar retail market nationwide. The largest market, New York, features over 5,000 fashion showrooms and eight dedicated fashion schools (including the world’s largest, Fashion Institute of Technology) within the confines of its city limits.
Retail is the second-largest industry in the United States, both in number of established businesses and number of employees. The U.S. retail industry generates around 3.8 trillion dollars in retail sales, which is approximately $11,993 per capita according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Some people never make it big, but if fashion is your true passion, then just making a living at it is often satisfaction enough. With this said, a fashion editor can make anywhere from the low 20s to six figure digits a year.

About the Authors

Jennie S. Bev is THE fashion, image and fun careers expert, whose reputation has been acknowledged by prestigious media internationally. She has been profiled and mentioned in Entrepreneur, Teen People, Canadian Business, Home Business, Dong (France), San Francisco Chronicle, The Independent, Daily Southtown, The Arizona Republic, Chic (UK/Asia), Fit (Asia), Femina (Asia) and Dewi (Asia).

Editor-in-Chief Jennie S. Bev was named 2003 EPPIE Award finalist in Non-Fiction How To category for excellence in electronic publishing. She has published over 40 books and 900 articles in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany and Southeast Asia. She is also a college professor based in San Francisco Bay Area.

Co-author Eric J. Leech was born into this world without a GI Joe (with a Kung Fu grip) or silver spoon, Eric J. Leech grew up on the streets of the small town of Grand Junction, Colorado. After high school, Eric found his way to Colorado State University where he attained four degrees in Psychology, Social Sciences, English and Theater Arts.

Eric has since put every degree to good use with a variety of career accomplishments. These accomplishments include seven years as an actor/model and Production Assistant for various television and film projects. He also maintained a successful business as the co-owner of an outdoor living structure design company for several years before pursuing his full-time career as a freelance columnist/writer.

Since that decision Eric has been featured on such international magazines as the Circle (India), Urban Male Magazine (Canada), UNO (Philippines) and Coffee House Digest (International).

This 67-page instantly downloadable StyleCareer.com eGuide Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Fashion Editor brings you valuable insider tips, advice and suggestions not available elsewhere to help you embark on this highly lucrative career path.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Myths, the Realities, and the Basics
I can write, but I have no Journalism background.
I am a self-professed fashionista, but I’m not a professional fashion stylist.
Where does a fashion editor work, only in magazines?
I don’t work at a fashion magazine, but I want to start my own small media, such as a blog or newsletter, can I?
I have no connections in the fashion or media industry.
I don’t know any fashion designers or fashion publicists.
I’m not sure I can work under the spotlight with glamorous people. It reminds me of “The Devil Wears Prada.” Fashion editors are “mean.” I don’t think I can survive working in the fashion industry.

Fashion Editor’s World in a Nutshell
What is Actually A “Fashion Editor”?
What Does He or She Do Actually?
Freelance Fashion Editor vs. In-House Fashion Editor
Earning Potentials
Today’s Demand
Print Media
Television
Internet

A Day in the Life of a Fashion Editor
Stacy Wallace-Albert
Ken Panton
Personality Traits
Basics
Self Motivation
Enjoy the Arts
A Unique Sense of Style

Breaking In with Confidence
Skills to Master
Some Math and Budgeting Skills
Style Saviness
Fabrics Saviness
Fashion History
Trainings to Attend
People Who are Important to a Fashion Editor
Editors on Staff
Editor-in-Chief
Stylist
Fashion Show/Event Producers
Gaining Experience
Fashion Designers
Retail Shops
Landing Your First Job
Nailing the Interview
Preparing Your Portfolio

Being Your Own Fashion Editor-in-Chief: Starting Your Own Publication
Online Publications vs. Print
Print
Online
Starting A Blog, Newsletter, or Website
What is Required for A Web-based Newsletter?
Starting Capital
Web Design
Promotion and Acquiring Readers
Gathering Materials (Product Reviews, Interviews, etc.)
Content Writing and Photographers
Targeting Several Niches

Being Successful
After 5PM: Networking with the Movers and Shakers
Joining Professional Organizations
Learning Resources
Fashion Trends
Media/Journalist Informational Guides

Success Profiles

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