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With fashion is it more hands on or online ?

i want to dress models and want to do hands on,i wouldn't mind styling a Manichean online . #fashion #stylist

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Daniela’s Answer

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  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the low end of the salary scale for those with a fashion design background can be less than $32,500 a year. FashionSchools, a website that profiles fashion careers and schools, lists a starting salary for entry-level stylists and interns at about $150 to $200 a day. To obtain an entry-level position, it is important to network -- this can help you obtain job offers and build a strong client base. Many fashion styling jobs are obtained through referrals.




  • Mid-Career Salaries
    At this level, salaries also vary depending on your employer and your expertise and reputation as a stylist. FashionSchools lists that a mid-level career position can carry the title of Assistant Fashion Stylist and salaries can range from $500 to $5,000 a day. The Bureau of Labor Statistics discloses a median salary of about $64,500 a year for those with a fashion design background. A talented stylist with formal education who has gained experience and built a portfolio of jobs can attract more lucrative jobs.




  • Professional-Level Salaries
    As you gain professional standing in the industry, you should have an established client base that trusts your fashion styling skills; most jobs at this level can widen your network and further your reputation as a professional in the field. As you establish relationships in the fashion industry, you might find yourself working with the same clients on a regular basis. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the highest-paid professionals with a fashion design background can earn in excess of $130,000 annually. FashionSchools also considers the annual salary potential of top-level stylists to be around $100,000 or more.




It’s a huge industry and there are a multitude of jobs available; you can find one to suit your temperament and talents. Here are a few suggestions and ideas for getting started (and keep in mind this is more of an overview than a comprehensive list):




  • Fashion Merchandising/Sales and Marketing: This is where design and business intersect. Designers ultimately need to get their product to the market. Merchandisers track and monitor fashion trends and consumer trends. A head for numbers and a ton of creativity are non-negotiable.




  • Production Management: This is front line of fashion. Production managers are responsible for getting textiles and clothing made at the manufacturing level. They work with suppliers and retailers to make sure a quality production.




  • Visual Presentation/Styling: These are two separate though potentially overlapping professions. As far as styling, I don’t think I can articulate it any better than Sally Lyndley has just done. With the celebrity status of stylists like Rachel Zoe, it’s definitely a profession that is on the rise in terms of visibility. A degree isn’t totally necessary, but again, having some understanding of numbers, business, and communications is essential. And internships and networking are probably more important in styling than in the other professions.




  • Fashion Journalist: Love to write and love fashion? The opportunities to report and weigh in on what’s happening in the world of fashion have never been greater. Magazines are expanding their online presence and hiring bloggers to report up-to-the minute news. You can also write for e-commerce sites, PR firms, or trade publications.




In: http://work.chron.com/fashion-stylists-earnings-3208.html
http://fashionista.com/2010/08/which-fashion-career-is-right-for-you


I hope these information can help you in your choices.


Good luck and good work!
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Adrienne’s Answer

Fashion is always a booming industry. However, I would think that some online classes are permissible, but having in person/hands on instruction is very useful. Try contacting the following Fashion Schools in NYC. Of course, there are schools/colleges in neighboring states. Try contacting: Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Parsons School of Design, LIM and New York School of Design.

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