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Digitized and circular: The future of fashion buying round-up

Normally, the job of a fashion buyer requires traveling to tradeshows, attending pre-collection showrooms and fashion weeks from London to Shanghai. Pre-pandemic, buyers would scout new trends by visiting stores and meeting emerging designers. Like many industries, the coronavirus has propelled the fashion industry to adopt new norms and...

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3 fashion buying tips from industry experts

A fashion buyer needs to be analytical yet creative, flexible but also able to judge what commercial trends will generate the most sales. It’s a profession that demands the perfect mix of skill sets and is highly sought-after by job applicants and leading fashion brands alike. This year, FashionUnited spoke to fashion buyers from New York...

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Fashion careers: What does a fashion buyer do?

Being a fashion buyer is one of the most sought after careers in fashion. Behind the glamorous image of a buyer who is travelling the world to select the latest pieces off fashion week runways is a job that requires a combination of skill sets to be successful. Solely responsible for selecting and ordering what is sold in stores to ensure...