Fashion Design Reincarnates the '70s

Fashion Design expert Wendy Mullin's vintage-inspired line has breathed new life into the faded era of "Harold and Maude" and is emulated by students in fashion merchandising schools everywhere. With one finger on the sewing machine and the other on the pulse of trendy hipsters, Wendy has built an enviable fashion merchandising career. Her line, "Built By Wendy" is indeed testament to her marketing expertise, as she's brought her fashion design skills through New York, Los Angeles, and an online shopping website.

Fashion Merchandising Degree

Wendy's early experience freelancing as a fashion designer and selling her handmade guitar straps begins the tale of her career in fashion merchandising. If you are pursuing your fashion merchandising degree, you know that it's essential to combine fashion design with a study of your target market. Before "Built By Wendy" began, Mullin created her own version of a fashion design internship, immersing herself in 1970s music and pop culture, and mingling with the crowd that would ultimately devour her designs. Working both in the classroom and in the social sector is the recipe for success with a fashion merchandising degree, and a fashion design internship is essential for putting theory into practice.

Fashion Merchandising Schools

If you are pursuing a fashion merchandising career, there are many top notch programs and fashion merchandising schools that can give you the essential skills and competitive experience you will need. There are also several doors that a fashion merchandising degree can open, including jobs as a fashion buyer, store manager, or a merchandise specialist. Of course, as Wendy demonstrates, hands-on experience is the best way to gain exposure and develop your talents. Many schools will offer a fashion merchandising internship to help you build your name...just like Wendy did.

Sources

• Air Massive
• Built By Wendy
• What Can I do With a Major in Fashion Merchandising?

About the Author
Marianne Salina is a freelance writer and columnist in Spokane, Washington. She graduated with a B.A. in Literature and Creative Writing from UC Santa Cruz.