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.

Review

Any teen interested in a career in fashion should read this handbook. It is filled with advice from top designers, photographers, models, stylists, makeup artists, writers, and their interns and assistants. They share how they got started and give tips to those interested in a fashion career. This book looks and reads like a magazine on glossy pages filled with photographs and sidebars, but the interviews give pertinent information on every aspect of work in fashion. In addition to the articles by professionals, each section—Designers, Editors, Stylists, Beauty, and Photo—has a sidebar with advice from interns and assistants, a snapshot of a tool kit for that job, and tips on how to break into the industry. The chapter on models has an interview with a model scout as well as recommendations from experienced models. The advice here is realistic, reminding the reader that one must start small and work one's way to the top. The appendix lists design schools from all over the world with a description of their programs, tuition, enrollment, and environment. It is a great reference for students trying to determine their future. They can explore the options in this industry through the behind-the-scenes information, including some jobs of which teens may not be aware. Others just interested in fashion will enjoy the photographs of insiders in action. Reviewer: Deborah L. Dubois, VOYA