If you’re a flashy fashion veteran or just starting
out in the industry, chances are people have type casted you as an egotistic,
style obsessed, snob similar to a character from The Devil Wears Prada. We
remember this film and how those outside the business at some point, overly
exaggerated everyone in it. While some stereotypes maybe soaked in half-truths,
more often then not, they’re usually false. Bringing you the most common myths
about working in the industry, reveled.
1) If you work in fashion, then you
must know how to make clothing. When you tell someone you work in the
industry, the first response is always, “Well you must be a designer! I can’t
wait to wear and see your collection.” This may sound exciting in theory but it
is far from the truth. The fashion industry as a whole is a business; there are
many career options available, from PR, becoming a buyer, marketing, to
editorial, styling or tech, plus so much more. The majority doesn’t actually
create the clothes though.
2) Fashion Week is one
glorious, fun party. While social media might make this event look
like a fun time with front row celebrity sighting, red carpet events, crazy
after parties and street style looks, there’s actually a lot of behind the
scenes hard work that goes into Fashion Week. The annual events involve a lot
of running, hectic scenes, and not a lot of sleep. A lot of good comes out of
the work though; with a little bit of Champaign and grand celebrations this
does go on cheers!
3) Everyone in fashion is a B*tch! The
myth that everyone in the fashion industry is too obnoxious to handle has stood
its test of time. Like any other industry, catty people will always be not that
far from you. Just because we are well dressed and know how to rock the best
heels, doesn’t mean we are out for blood. The industry is petite and most of
the people in it are colleagues or friends.
4) Fashion people don’t eat. This
is simply false information. It is true we are thinner and eat healthy but this
doesn’t automatically mean we all go on extreme liquid diets. Nutrition is
vastly important in life and for the soul so we defiantly make sure we leave
room for that vanilla cheesecake slice. Plus, we are always on the hunt for the
chicest new places to eat.
5) Everyone only
wears head to toe pricy, designer duds. If anyone can appreciate a good
fashion find at H&M and Zara, its fashion people.
6) We spend our
day shopping and never wear flats. Shopping all day is something you
defiantly don’t do unless you are a personal shopper. Flats can be the best
accessories when it comes to walking around in the offices all day. What most
models tend to do after long shoots is slip into some comfy flats to wear. This
can be heaven for your poor throbbing feet.
7) We spend most of our time at
parties, dinners and events. Fashion insiders may make appearances at
social scenes, sharing the fun events they attend on social media. This is just
part of the job, we work around the clock meaning we are still plugged in at
these after hours events.
8) We want to give everyone a
“Fashion Makeover”. This can sound fun, oh whole new you right? Well
this isn’t something we desire to do. Unless you are a stylist or fashion
consultant, chances are you won't see a dramatic makeover moment. Sorry morning
TV shows, you mislead people. Working in fashion doesn’t automatically turn us
into stylists and personal shoppers for our friends and family.
Some people in the industry can be surrounded by
the most influential people and have absolutely zero taste. This happens quite
often especially when it comes to thinking you’re on point, when your style is
actually just plain boring. As for our age of embracing ones personal style, it
is all about individuality so keep strutting your stuff fashionistas.
Photography Vogue, Wireimage
What a fun post! I love that movie yet I know it's not quite like that! Thanks for explaining these myths
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Working in the fashion industry is surely challenging and is not always glamorous! Thanks for sharing these pictures too, they are beautiful!
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@Left Bank Girl I love this movie also such a classic :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is an absolute fun read. I liked the movie, but your decoding of all the myths was pretty straight forward and humorous xx
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Cool article, It's good to see myths clarified! :)
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