Title: Describe careers in the fashion industry.
Course: Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-36) > Section: Exploring Careers in Related Industries and Services

Description should include areas such as

- product development
- apparel and accessory retailing
- promotion of apparel, accessories, and textiles
- maintenance of apparel, accessories, and textiles
- home fashions (e.g., bedding, curtains, appliances)
- global and offshore sourcing
- importing/exporting
- offshore production
- new product development
- trend forecasting
- apparel and textiles (e.g., media).

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- How do fashion careers in manufacturing, design, and retail differ? How are they similar?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of offshore sourcing?
- What is included in home fashions?

Communication

- What personal traits are important for success in apparel/accessory retail imports?
- What is the difference between domestic and offshore manufacturing? In what ways are these two career paths similar? In what ways do they differ?

Leadership

- What leadership skills are important for a successful career in apparel/accessory trend forecasting?
- What leadership skills are important for a successful career in apparel/accessory media?

Management

- What career opportunities are available in apparel/accessory manufacturing?
- How can one prepare for career success in this field?
- What career opportunities are available in new product development within the apparel/accessory manufacturing industry?