So, You Want to Work in Fashion?: How to Break into the World of Fashion and Design (Be What You Want)

From dreaming up designs to bringing the latest looks to life, So, You Want to Work in Fashion? introduces young fashion lovers to the creative careers, skills, and possibilities behind the ever-evolving world of style.

What does it take to turn a love of fashion into something more?

So, You Want to Work in Fashion? takes young fashion lovers behind the scenes of the creative and fast-moving world of style, revealing the many careers, skills, and people that bring an idea from inspiration to finished look.

From designing clothing and modeling the latest styles to capturing fashion through photography, readers can explore some of the industry’s most recognizable careers alongside roles they may never have considered. Fabric cutters, colorists, and other behind-the-scenes professionals reveal just how many different talents come together to create the clothes we wear and the trends we see.

Interviews and advice from real-world fashion professionals give readers an inside look at what different careers are really like, while stories of young people already exploring the industry show that kids don’t have to wait until they grow up to start developing their creativity, discovering their strengths, and learning more about the world of fashion.

Packed with activities, a glossary, practical advice, and helpful resources, So, You Want to Work in Fashion? encourages kids to look beyond the runway, explore the many sides of the fashion industry, and imagine where their own creativity, skills, and passion for style might take them.

Patricia Wooster is a published author and fact-checker. She has written several nonfiction children’s books and was nominated for Science Books & Film Best Children’s Books of 2011. She lives in Tampa with her husband, Scot, and two boys, Max and Jack.