Having been intrested in the non creative side kf the fasion industry. Would it be better to a Masters in Mangament and then try my chances at getting into fashion or would a Masters in Fashion Management do better in getting me there.
Posted Mar 7, 2021, 10:16 PM UTC
If you want to be on the non creative side in fashion industry then the best way is to equip your self with a data of custom Clothing Manufacturers,
And work as a bridge between the brands who needs to get their custom Clothing and Clothing Factories
Link them and get your commission on services
Or get the orders from brand and get them done from factories
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Honestly, if you've already got a management degree then a masters won't do you much good vs. getting real life experience.
I have only done my undergrad, my dilemma now being whether I should do a Masters in Management or Masters in Fashion Management. The goal is to find myself working in the fashion industry
Taking a look at the jobs being advertised at the moment, I haven't seen any asking for any qualifications but most of them do ask for experience in a similar role.
My highest qualification is a City&Guilds secretarial diploma I got 9 years ago, which was followed by 6 years in imports and logistics unrelated to fashion. Then I got a job in operations in fashion.
If you want to do a masters, go do a masters. If you want to get a job in fashion, like I said in my last careers advice thread, go and look for jobs and apply for them.
If you're going to study, then at least get yourself a part-time job in retail so then you can apply for jobs at the HO of whatever brand, and you can walk in and say "I know the [brand] customer, I've been meeting them day in day out for X years" and that will probably stand you in better stead than any degree.