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The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion
Live like you work in fashion.
A must-read for anybody interested in fashion. From aspiring designers, stylists, editors, and photographers to fashion obsessives who want behindthe- scenes secrets about industry stars and tips on how to live a creative life.
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288 pages, Paperback
First published October 5, 2009
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March 9, 2010
I must admit, when I first saw this book in the fashion shelves at Indigo with my good friend Julia, I did not want to buy it. I was intrigued, but I said to myself "Well, Linnéa, it is Teen Vogue. Don't expect too much." So I decided to borrow it from the library instead, and boy, am I glad I gave this book a chance. It is so comprehensive, smart, clear and fun, that I will go far enough to say that A) I am absolutely going to buy this book and B) Anyone who loves fashion and/or who has ever considered going into fashion as a career should read this book. Even if you have a just a little smidge of interest. I am planning on going to fashion school in September myself, and this book has been extremely helpful. I am extremely impressed. Hooray for Teen Vogue!!!
June 22, 2010
The Teen Vogue handbook is basically a guide to careers in fashion. Whether you're interested in becoming a photographapher, model, stylist, make-up artist, fashion designer, or play one of various roles in the making of fashion magazines; this book has you covered. It is intended to answer any questions you may have about the industry of your choice, and provide you with information to help you see if a certain career in fashion may be right for you. However, even for those who are not lining up to be the next big thing in fashion, The Teen Vogue handbook is fascinating and entertaining. There are many tips and tricks on how to succeed in the fashion career of your choice, and from people who really know what they're doing. They have interviewed many well-known successful people from each line of work; such as Anna Wintour (editor of American Vogue), Chanel Iman (top model), and Pat McGrath (rising British make-up artist), to only name a few. They inform you on how they climbed the ladder of prosperity, give their best advice, and of course, give you some insight into what it's really like in the cut-throat world of fashion. I give this book two Chanel thumbs up. :)
March 10, 2021
Finally I achieved my dream of reading this book! Since childhood I'm in love with fashion and after joining to Tumblr community, I saw this particular book wide spread. I feel content that I could read it.
Great book about the fashion community and how to join as a career.
Great book about the fashion community and how to join as a career.
August 26, 2020
all of this can be summed up easily:
- work hard and don't let anything stop you and if you must, do it yourself
- learn as much as you can and don't stop learning
- know somebody who knows somebody in new york; basically networking is KEY
- work hard and don't let anything stop you and if you must, do it yourself
- learn as much as you can and don't stop learning
- know somebody who knows somebody in new york; basically networking is KEY
May 20, 2010
This vibrant, colorful book is sure to appeal to teens no matter what their interest in fashion is. From the eye-catching cover to the subject matter, teens will be attracted to this book whether they are considering a career in the fashion industry or not. Even this reviewer reconsidered her career choice while reading this book. The handbook covers all facets of the fashion industry including designers, editors, stylists, models, makeup artists, and photographers each with its own chapter. Each area of interest also has a toolkit for aspiring professional in fashion. For example, the “essential items of the pros” for an editor include a recorder for interviews, passport, a brightly colored suitcase for easy spotting at baggage claim, and face powder for a polished look all day. Many of the people highlighted are tops in the field, well known, and work for Vogue and some are up-and-comers. Sprinkled throughout the book are bold-faced, yellow-highlighted helpful tips for teens to consider in planning their careers. The appendix includes a list and description of top design schools, a glossary of words in the fashion biz, a “talking the talk” guide, and an index.
February 28, 2011
Like many teen girls, the idea of a career in the fashion industry really intrigued me, so when a friend bought this book I was eager to borrow it. A part of me thought it would be a bit of a candyfloss book, some pretty pictures and all, but not much solid useful career advice.
Boy, was I wrong!
My main focus was the editors pages, which were brilliant. They showed that their career paths weren't easy. You had to do some boring schlepping around, and at high levels the workload was insane. It's not a flimsy, throw-away career path, like the industry may seem.
All in all, a very good insight. It showed a traditional route to fashion careers, and also the way that plain ol' hard work can get you where you want to be.
Boy, was I wrong!
My main focus was the editors pages, which were brilliant. They showed that their career paths weren't easy. You had to do some boring schlepping around, and at high levels the workload was insane. It's not a flimsy, throw-away career path, like the industry may seem.
All in all, a very good insight. It showed a traditional route to fashion careers, and also the way that plain ol' hard work can get you where you want to be.
December 27, 2013
This book was the only thing I wanted for my thirteenth birthday, and with all my wishes to the fashion gods I got it! It became my bible, I carried it everywhere with me, always finding something new to drool over. As a hope-to-be fashion designer and stylist this book gave me everything I needed to know. Where ever your personal interest in the fashion industry may lie this book has everything you need to know about it. From editing to photography this book has personal interviews with people on the inside to tell you just how to get your foot in the door. Three years later and I, myself still look to it for guidance for my future. For anyone with a love for fashion and how its industry works, get this book as soon as possible!
December 21, 2009
Oh my goodness, I love this book so much!! It features interviews from some of the top professionals of the fashion industry, including designers, magazine editors, hairstylists, and make-up artists. For anyone interested in fashion, their stories about past experiences in the industry and how they got their respective starts are both fascinating and informative. Much of their advice on how to get a job in fashion can be applied to any career path. The handbook is designed graphically just like the magazine and is full of photos from past issues of Teen Vogue and Vogue, so in a way, it's like the best-ever issue of Teen Vogue, perfect when you don't feel like reading a book!
December 24, 2011
I absolutely adore this book! It's a must-read for anyone aspiring to have a career in the fashion industry. However, if you do not want to be in the fashion industry this book will be very boring. You would only find the images the most fascinating part. Whereas, a fashion lover would drink up the wonderful little life segments of famed designers, editors, and models! I loved how the book was stylized like a magazine. The worst part of the book was that it couldn't be bigger and feature more names. Great Read! I definitely recommend this book!
June 9, 2016
DNF
I though this would be a good resource, especially since I read many good reviews on it, but it wasn't in the end. I thought this book would be a guide to different fashion careers: list different careers, what they are/do, tips on becoming one, but it was basically just interviews of famous successful people in these different fashion careers. I don't want to read about a bunch of success stories because the majority of people do not do so well, and I want practical tips on designing or styling or photographing, not a bunch of success stories which don't help me at all.
I though this would be a good resource, especially since I read many good reviews on it, but it wasn't in the end. I thought this book would be a guide to different fashion careers: list different careers, what they are/do, tips on becoming one, but it was basically just interviews of famous successful people in these different fashion careers. I don't want to read about a bunch of success stories because the majority of people do not do so well, and I want practical tips on designing or styling or photographing, not a bunch of success stories which don't help me at all.
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April 12, 2015This book is perfect for anyone looking into the fashion industry. Its full of information. The bright colors, pictures, and layout make it fun to read. The font used is fairly small so although there are pictures, they did not skimp on text. This book would be a great gift for anyone interested in fashion.
September 8, 2010
This books really good for those who want to gain more knowledge about the field of fashion. I personally enjoyed reading about my favorite designers/photographers experience on getting where they are today.
June 2, 2020
It's a very good book, letting you read into the perspective of some famous names, their history on how they reached their fame, what they suggest and what they look for in an assistant.
It did leave a bitter taste on my mouth... I feel like the factor of luck also helps a lot.
It did leave a bitter taste on my mouth... I feel like the factor of luck also helps a lot.
September 17, 2020
Good tips but a bit dated.
January 24, 2010
i love this book ! this is like a bible for me !!! cool . awesome !
September 21, 2010
the things i've learned from this book will help me my entire life. so inspirational....
October 30, 2019
For me, Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion was a really intriguing revelation to the fashion industry through multiple success stories from fashion icons. One of my favorite things from the book was the fact that they had personal interviews with icons such as Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour, and Alexander Wang. Additionally, the author explored different perceptions on the fashion industry, and remarked on the process of achieving a specific leadership role in fashion. The book encompassed the stories of multiple fashion brands, while also including interviews from diverse characters in a fashion company, such as with design executives, marketing executives, and CEOs. One thing that I disliked was the author's writing style. Instead of providing a clear diagram of all the possible roles in a fashion company, they list numerous roles randomly throughout the book. I made a particular connection with the modern and edgy designs of Alexander Wang, who also started as an Asian kid that had a passion in fashion design. There were no questions that were unanswered; the book answered my questions about how to progress in the fashion industry, the reality of fashion design, the tedious year schedule of fashion designers, and the essential resources for fashion-aspiring individuals as recommended by CEOs. I would recommend this book to teenagers, students, and young adults that are passionate about fashion, and would consider a career in fashion in their future. Since this book incorporates many strategies to advance a person's fashion career, interns that are currently working at magazines such as Vogue, Harpers' Bazaar, Marie Claire, or others can consider taking notes of the information in the handbook.
July 11, 2020
Enjoyable & informative read even if you don't want a career in fashion. Covers: designers, stylists, makeup artists, set designers, photographers & models. Hndrds of great photos, most of course from the pages of Teen Vogue. Interviews with industry insiders & advice on getting started. My only caveat is that the section on design schools/colleges/universities is primarily USA-focused, with a couple thrown in from the UK & France. I know Teen Vogue is an American publication so it's expected to a certain degree, but are there no worthwhile design institutes anywhere else in Europe. Or for that matter, Africa, Asia or Australia/NZ? Even if they didn't profile the colleges, they could at least have done a "best of the rest" list with website details. Also, given this is a guide to getting started in a creative industry - how about shortlists of some of the major galleries & museums, with artists it's worth checking out? - Since visiting such places is one of the pieces of advice given for starting to hone your own personal style.......
August 10, 2019
A masterpiece by Teen Vogue, has a lot of information on building a career in the fashion world be it as a photographer or a writer or any of the other careers discussed in the book. It has interviews of some of the most famous people in the fashion world who tell their stories and tips to get into a fashion career. Also, lots of inspiration in it for your Instagram feeds.
May 10, 2017
Grate book for people interested in the fashion industry
June 21, 2018
Very helpful and insightful into the world of fashion. For 2018, it's a little outdated but there's still plenty of useful information into the most chaotic industry in the world.
September 1, 2019
[coffee table book] very good book if you're a teenager and you would like to work in the fashion industry
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May 8, 2020I owned this and thought I was omw to being a fashion photog... ok
October 31, 2020
I grabbed this book for a school assignment despite having very little interest in fashion careers, but I have to admit it was extremely well put together and organized.
May 10, 2025
I loved this book. Very inspiring and gives very good insight on the fashion industry. The way it’s formatted and layouted is very entertaining as well.
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February 20, 2017Astley, A. (2014). The Teen Vogue handbook: An insider's guide to careers in fashion. New York, NY: Razorbill.
Citation by Stephanie Rathgeber
Type of Reference: Handbook
Call Number: 331.702
Content/Scope: "Sections introduce well-established and newcomers in the fields of fashion design, editorial, digital coverage (blogs, vlogs, and more), styling, modeling, beauty, and photography. Interviews paired with glossy photos cover questions such as how these professionals became interested in their areas of expertise, landed their first jobs, and what they are looking for in an intern or entry level assistant. Covered here are the likes of Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, Vogue editor-and-chief Anna Wintour, model Karlie Kloss, and many more. Mini profiles of twenty-somethings working in the various fields and descriptions of their day-to-day duties help demystify the jobs and offer a hands-on perspective. Helpful tips for succeeding in a job search appear throughout, and a section providing advice about applying, interviewing, and dressing for internships is appended. The fascinating variety of individuals introduced, the keen insider’s perspective, and the high-quality, glam-infused photos of fashions and behind-the-scenes magic makers make this book both a valuable career tool and fun-to-browse offering."
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Published under the direction of Vogue/Teen Vogue, a notable name in the Fashion industry. Favorable review through School Library Journal.
Arrangement/Presentation: Broken into multiple sections/sub-sections that cover multiple areas of the fashion world. Lots of detailed photos.
Relation to Similar Works: This book is closely related to the content that students would find in Teen Vogue magazine or other similar fashion magazines.
Timeliness/Permanence: This book was published in 2014. While the fashion may have changed slightly, the information related to the fashion industry and its inner workings is still very interesting and relevant.
Accessibility/Diversity: The setup and visual appeal of this book would make it appealing to all types of students. Students interested in fashion or pursuing a career in fashion will be the most interest in this book. Art students may find it useful as well. The book is geared toward students in grades 7 and up.
Cost: $24.95 pap.
Citation by Stephanie Rathgeber
Type of Reference: Handbook
Call Number: 331.702
Content/Scope: "Sections introduce well-established and newcomers in the fields of fashion design, editorial, digital coverage (blogs, vlogs, and more), styling, modeling, beauty, and photography. Interviews paired with glossy photos cover questions such as how these professionals became interested in their areas of expertise, landed their first jobs, and what they are looking for in an intern or entry level assistant. Covered here are the likes of Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, Vogue editor-and-chief Anna Wintour, model Karlie Kloss, and many more. Mini profiles of twenty-somethings working in the various fields and descriptions of their day-to-day duties help demystify the jobs and offer a hands-on perspective. Helpful tips for succeeding in a job search appear throughout, and a section providing advice about applying, interviewing, and dressing for internships is appended. The fascinating variety of individuals introduced, the keen insider’s perspective, and the high-quality, glam-infused photos of fashions and behind-the-scenes magic makers make this book both a valuable career tool and fun-to-browse offering."
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Published under the direction of Vogue/Teen Vogue, a notable name in the Fashion industry. Favorable review through School Library Journal.
Arrangement/Presentation: Broken into multiple sections/sub-sections that cover multiple areas of the fashion world. Lots of detailed photos.
Relation to Similar Works: This book is closely related to the content that students would find in Teen Vogue magazine or other similar fashion magazines.
Timeliness/Permanence: This book was published in 2014. While the fashion may have changed slightly, the information related to the fashion industry and its inner workings is still very interesting and relevant.
Accessibility/Diversity: The setup and visual appeal of this book would make it appealing to all types of students. Students interested in fashion or pursuing a career in fashion will be the most interest in this book. Art students may find it useful as well. The book is geared toward students in grades 7 and up.
Cost: $24.95 pap.
February 7, 2017
The book Teen Vogue Handbook, is a guide to help young or older people enter the world of Fashion. The author gives out an enormous amount of information as to how to become a fashion designer, photographer, editor, stylist, makeup artist, hairdresser, and overall how to make fashion out of a career. The purpose for writing this book, was to give people who have the desire to be apart of fashion, and don’t know where to start, is to give them ideas in how to jump forward in the world of fashion.
The way the book is set up strikes me as important, the book is set up by sharing stories of famous editors, designers, models, and etc. As to how they made it in the fashion world, their personal background stories and tips given to others in which they could jump start their fashion career. This book does enhance a person's understanding, just by simply explaining specific jobs and duties in fashion.
I’d recommend this book to people who are interested in fashion, but don’t know exactly where to start. Also to people who are interested in branding themselves. Because this books doesn’t just talk about the fashion world, it gives tips how a person could get their name out to the public without having negativity behind it. Also simply to anyone because it gives ways to be confident and different, and to be okay with yourself as being the person you are.
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November 24, 2014Teen Vogue. (2009). The teen vogue handbook: An insider’s guide to careers in fashion. New York, NY: Razorbill.
Review Citation by: Sarah Ritter
Reference Type: Handbook
DDCN: 746.9
Scope/Content: The purpose of this book is to provide teens with ways they could have a career in fashion.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Vogue and Teen Vogue are authorities in the fashion and magazine worlds. Although their advice does not ensure a career, it is from authority and helpful to aspiring designers, photographers, models, etc.
Arrangement and Presentation: The handbook is set up like a magazine. There are articles and photographs, career advice, a table of contents, and interviews from editors, photographers, and designers. It is printed in paperback.
Relation to similar works: Similar information can be found from various websites and throughout their issues of Teen Vogue. This is a comprehensive guide.
Accessibility and Diversity: This book is geared towards those interested in this kind of career but could appeal to males and females.
Cost: $25.95
Professional Review:
Alexander, Karen. (2010). The teen vogue handbook: An insider’s guide to fashion. School Library Jounral, 56(1). Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.libsrv.wku...
Review Citation by: Sarah Ritter
Reference Type: Handbook
DDCN: 746.9
Scope/Content: The purpose of this book is to provide teens with ways they could have a career in fashion.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Vogue and Teen Vogue are authorities in the fashion and magazine worlds. Although their advice does not ensure a career, it is from authority and helpful to aspiring designers, photographers, models, etc.
Arrangement and Presentation: The handbook is set up like a magazine. There are articles and photographs, career advice, a table of contents, and interviews from editors, photographers, and designers. It is printed in paperback.
Relation to similar works: Similar information can be found from various websites and throughout their issues of Teen Vogue. This is a comprehensive guide.
Accessibility and Diversity: This book is geared towards those interested in this kind of career but could appeal to males and females.
Cost: $25.95
Professional Review:
Alexander, Karen. (2010). The teen vogue handbook: An insider’s guide to fashion. School Library Jounral, 56(1). Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.libsrv.wku...
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November 23, 2015The teen vogue handbook: an insider's guide to careers in fashion. (2009). United States of America: Razorbill.
Citation by: Dianna Wolf
Type of Reference: Handbook
Call Number: Ref 746.9
Content/Scope: A focus on career in the fashion industry from designer, photographer, intern, model and more.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This book was classified as "Most Highly Recommended" by "Middle and Junior High Core Collection (H. W. Wilson)." This list is selected and recommended by collection development specialists in library service to young people.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book is organized by chapters with specific themes, and looks and reads like a magazine to capture the readers' attention.
Relation to other works: This book relates to other books on careers..
Timeliness/Permanence: Book was published in 2009, but the content is timely with the focus on careers.
Accessibility/Diversity: The book provides a variety of career paths in relation to fashion.
Cost:$24.95
Citation by: Dianna Wolf
Type of Reference: Handbook
Call Number: Ref 746.9
Content/Scope: A focus on career in the fashion industry from designer, photographer, intern, model and more.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This book was classified as "Most Highly Recommended" by "Middle and Junior High Core Collection (H. W. Wilson)." This list is selected and recommended by collection development specialists in library service to young people.
Arrangement/Presentation: The book is organized by chapters with specific themes, and looks and reads like a magazine to capture the readers' attention.
Relation to other works: This book relates to other books on careers..
Timeliness/Permanence: Book was published in 2009, but the content is timely with the focus on careers.
Accessibility/Diversity: The book provides a variety of career paths in relation to fashion.
Cost:$24.95
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