A career in fashion marketing never goes out of fashion

      Dedicated followers of fashion know that is not easy to keep up with the industry. What's this evening will be the breakfast, new innovations appear all the time and all of the fashion world and repelled his skin reinvents itself every season.

This activity is changing means that there is never a bad time to become involved in fashion marketing - it is still an appropriate qualification says Gill Stark, director of the School of Design and Fashion at Regent University. "The industry is fast paced and thus the marketing of fashion is to study exciting and challenging."

The choice to get involved now introduce students to new technologies, she says. "They change the way we market and promote fashion, for example, a consumer can see a fashion product and link through their mobile phone -. Few seconds. - For moving images, parades, that this model of a"

Throw in developing markets such as China and its influence on fashion emerging Europe - as well as the unique location of the transition between sectors of cultural technology, creativity and business - and it's easy to see why the industry continues to attract graduates. It is also clear why the fashion marketing is a popular choice for students from all over the world.

Fortunately, the British students who wish to attend this growing industry can dress their skills in universities up and down the country. Different course, so there are ways to be fair to each student. A four-year program with the placement of an industry year in Falmouth, or a four-year course, a three-year program, with institutions such as the University of Southampton offered: In addition to full-and part-time study, students can choose to integrated foundation year at the Regent.

Course content will vary as always - correctly - it's good to shop around to find the right style for you. At Regent University is more theory than practice, says Amanda Bragg Mollison, program leader on the BA (Hons) in Fashion Marketing. "The students learn to develop skills in strategic marketing and undressing depth global consumer markets," she said.

You will also develop complementary skills, including networking, communication, presentation, negotiation and teamwork, she says. "In the fashion industry it is important to be able, as a team, and this capability is integrated into our work program." The students will also be brought up to help accelerate the latest graphic design software, digital refine their skills and give them an advantage in presenting their work - or when hunting for work at graduation.

Prospective students searching for the best academic fit could also consider a links course with the industry, the type of guest speakers, it pulls specific projects and even the size of the classes. Stark said that the size of the smallest class of the Regent, while not for everyone, "appeals to students who want to have a lot of contact with their teachers and visitors."

Regardless of the size of the class, students are, they are likely to find a wide range of opinions and different ideas - fashion, after all. As a result, they will discuss and practice to learn how to assess and reflect on their work and the other students. It helps with the work, Stark said. "Graduate students in professional informed with an understanding of the moral, ethical and social issues -. Times surrounding fashion and more broadly"

Properly dressed to impress with CV, roles in fashion marketing are the obvious choice for graduates, but they are far from the only option - the industry has many features, retail design. Both Strong and Bragg Mollison graduates have either interview or working with major brands such as H & M and Topman. "Most of our graduates work in fashion, but some have to other areas, the creation of companies and organizations is moving," said Stark.

Whatever graduates in rolls, Stark believes they are part of a fascinating industry. "It's about people and how they express themselves," she said. "It's very complex, is closely associated with art, music, film and other areas of culture, while at the same time very commercial."

Bragg Mollison agrees, adding that since the first day of classes will remain on their toes altar at the end of her career, fashion.

"If you are interested in the culture, people and style, this sector will appeal to you. There is never a dull moment in fashion!"