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Fashion Buyer
Do you enjoy the world of Fashion?
Does choosing the fashion that will be sold in our retail stores appeal to you?
Why not study fashion and become a Fashion Buyer?
Fashion Buyers use their sense of style, knowledge of fashion trends, and understanding of their target customers' desires to create an attractive selection of apparel for retail stores
Buyers often make their purchases up to 1 or 2 years in advance due to the length of time it takes for a designer or manufacturer to fill all orders. It is therefore extremely important in this career to have an understanding of past, present and future fashion trends.
They must also be good at budgeting and planning inventory so that a good selection of clothing is always available for customers.
Fashion buyers typically work for department stores, wholesale clothing distributors or smaller retail establishments. They are responsible for selecting and purchasing apparel and accessories from designers, manufacturers or wholesalers for retail sale.
Apparel buyers for larger department stores usually specialize in a specific line of clotheing or accessories (e.g., men's suits or women's denim).
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Fashion Buyer |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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