What is it to be a professional within Fashion Promotion?

Areas to consider when looking at becoming a professional in the Fashion Promotion industry are:

Anna Wintour
Editor of American Vogue

What qualifications may I need?

There are no qualifications that are absolutely necessary in the Fashion Promotion industry to become a professional, although certain qualifications that may help are:

Foundation Course (Specialising in Fashion Promotion)
BA Hons in Fashion Promotion
Textiles A-level
Art A-level
Short Courses linked to Fashion

The Fashion industry is not an academic one, therefore the skills you require can be learnt through experience or practice, not through academic teaching, many chose to enter the industry in this way.

What Attitudes should I have?

Mario Testino
World Renowned Fashion Photographer

Positive mental attitude
Ambition
Drive
Confidence
Tolerance
Keep an open mind

What Attributes do I need?

Industry Experience
Networking Skills
Contacts in the industry
Well Presented
Bilingual - Fashion is worldwide, speaking other languages as well as English may benefit you.