Gain the competitive edge into the world of fashion with the second edition of the Vault Career Guide to the Fashion Industry. This guide provides insider insight into the glamorous but fickle industry and serves as a go-to for straightforward facts on all aspects of the business. Although the recent economy has changed the face of the fashion consumer, there are still many opportunities for growth in certain niche areas. This just-updated Vault career guide takes you inside the world of fashion jobs--from buying and merchandising to design and modeling--with a look at academic programs for fashion careers, typical days in the life for key positions in the fashion industry, tips on the interview and getting hired, and more.