Fashion Career and Industry Information

Our consultants have experience combining over 40 years in the business. View our detailed advice, information and tips to kick start your journey into the exciting world of a fashion career.

Industry Advice

Looking to start your career in fashion can be a daunting task. Many ask us – “where do I start?” There is always the dilemma between practical experience vs. professional education – which is better to have? – Where do I go first? The answer in most instances to the former is both! So where to begin.

Immigration

We recognize immigration can be a lengthy process. At Rag Trade Recruitment we are committed to helping you with your career, once you have established your immigration status.

Retail as a career

There was a Myth that Retail was the Bottom of the Barrel when it comes to planning a successful career, At Rag Trade Recruitment we are very pleased to help destroy this myth and re-educate people about the career path and opportunities in retail – in particular our area of expertise – Retail Fashion.

Manufacture, Import and Supply

We broadly break down the Fashion industry into three manageable sections, we affectionately call MIS. Covering a wide variety of roles from Designers to Merchandise Managers to Production staff, this is an exciting, dynamic and competitive section of the industry. Let us take you through it!

Textiles

The textile industry can often be deemed as on the periphery of the fashion industry, however it is far more expansive than just the supply of fabrics for fashion. Whilst there is a tendency to group both the fashion and textile industries as one, textile being recognized as synonymous of the fashion industry, the former appears to have fared better when assessing and training staff requirements. Many of the existing skills within the fashion industry are also highly prized within textiles.