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Want to get started in a career in fashion merchandising? Do you have a strong eye for fashion? Do your friends seek your opinion on an outfit, or whether you think they should buy a new shirt, or pair of jeans? Then maybe you should consider a career in fashion merchandising, in which you would be responsible for reviewing entire lines of clothing from a multitude of designers, and then purchasing the lines that you think will succeed, and presenting them to clothing stores. Merchandisers are also responsible for working with designers to take the mood or image of a clothing line, and re-create along with the marketing team in store displays. Read More.


Associate's Degree in Fashion Merchandising

The schools below offer Associate Degrees in Fashion Design. Click on the school for more information.

Lehigh Valley College
Lehigh Valley College can prepare students with the knowledge, skills and practical work experience required to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.

American InterContinental University - Atlanta
American InterContinental University - Atlanta offers an Associate's Degrees in Fashion Design.

American InterContinental University - Los Angeles
American InterContinental University - Los Angeles offers an Associate's Degrees in Fashion Design.

International Academy of Design and Technology - Chicago
International Academy of Design and Technology - Chicago offers an Associate's Degrees in Fashion Design.

International Academy of Design and Technology - Tampa
International Academy of Design and Technology - Tampa offers an Associate's Degrees in Fashion Design.

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising

The schools below offer Bachelor's Degrees in Fashion Design. Click on the school for more information.
American InterContinental University - Atlanta
American InterContinental University - Atlanta offers Bachelor's Degrees in either Fashion Design or Fashion Design and Marketing.

American InterContinental University - London
American InterContinental University - London offers Bachelor's Degrees in either Fashion Design or Fashion Design and Marketing.

American InterContinental University - Los Angeles
American InterContinental University - Los Angeles offers a Bachelor's Degrees in Fashion Design.

International Academy of Design and Technology - Chicago
International Academy of Design and Technology - Chicago offers a Bachelor's Degrees in Fashion Design.

International Academy of Design and Technology - Tampa
International Academy of Design and Technology - Tampa offers a Bachelor's Degrees in Fashion Design.

Continued from above.
Fashion merchandisers work closely with retailers and salespeople, educating them about the clothing line, choosing the right retailers for a particular line of clothing, and working to promote a variety of brands. To become successful in the field of fashion merchandising, you'll need a lot more than just an eye for fashionable trends. You'll need a well-rounded education in the elements of fashion design, clothing manufacturing, textiles and retailing. As your job is to know the clothes you sell, you'll have to be prepared to answer retailers' questions about the fabric, makeup, manufacturing process, care of the garment, and various styles, colors and options.

A successful fashion merchandising professional is responsible for anticipating and predicting consumer demands for both new and already-established brands. This means you'll need to learn how to recognize and communicate to your target market, and work with retailers and marketers to create effective marketing plans to reach your desired group. You will also be responsible for knowing the time involved in manufacturing garments, how long it will take to bring them to market, and order the right amount, so retailers aren't left with empty shelves, or an enormous oversupply of clothing they won't be able to sell.

Start your fashion merchandiser career today. Search our directory of schools and fashion merchandising programs, and start on your path to becoming a fashion merchandiser.