Fashion Industry

"The woman is the most perfect doll that I have dressed with delight and admiration." -- Karl Lagerfeld. Ever since I was a young girl I enjoyed playing dress up with my two sisters. I enjoyed the fact that we were like big dolls and how a whole different world could be created with our imaginations when we wore a certain outfit. Little did I know that I would never grow out of playing dress up, and that I could enter a world that would be perfect for me. Although, being a fashion editor has always been my dream it comes with many roles, expectations, and requirements I must get used to. The first thing that a Fashion Editor should get used to is the many roles they have to encounter. Someone aspiring to be in the position of a fashion editor needs “an ability to work under pressure, as all magazine publishers give their writers firm deadlines” (Giacobello 66). Since, they have to work with firm deadlines they also have to assign what articles they want to give their staff or freelance writers. “Editors are responsible for making sure that each issue is attractive and readable. They maintain the stylist integrity of the publication” (Rocha 21). In order to check if the issue is attractive and readable the editor must proof, write or write an article for that issue. Editors do not only work close with their writes to see if the issue is attractive and readable, they might also work with the sales, art, and production department to make sure that everything in the issue is presented in a readable manner. In order to do all of this a Fashion Editor should attend at least four years of college with a major in English, journalism, and communications if you want to work in the highly competitive field. “Experience working in retail sales is also helpful, as well as classes in computer literacy, word processing, and desktop publishing” (Giacobello 67). Having computer skills is very important because Fashion Editors report on everything that has to do with