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Hi Faby,
The fashion industry is extremely competitive…as I am sure you know! As a fashion writer and show producer, I have spent many (and I mean MANY) years working in retail sales at mall chain stores and eclectic boutiques. I learned so much setting up corporate floor layouts, window displays and running sales & business reports. I learned even more working directly with a small boutique owner – assisting her on all her buying trips to NYC, trade shows, accessories shows, etc. I also spent time right out of college interning for FREE with local fashion designers and charity organizations producing fashion show fundraisers. Although interning/volunteering doesn’t pay the rent, it does help you make connections within the industry. Whether you live in NYC, Miami, LA, or a small town in the Midwest, working with the right people in your area can open doors for you elsewhere. While interning on a fashion show, I was offered a job to produce a small-scale Prom fashion show at a high school… that job lead to charity event and so forth. The key is to figure out where your niche is the fashion industry is the strongest and make it happen. It is challenging to make a name for yourself in any industry, but being persistent will keep you out there and the industry will start to recognize what you have to offer! And don’t forget to dress the part – this is where you can truly make a statement!