What you need to know about the fashion industry

The fashion sector is a industry dedicated to the creation of clothing and accessories of all kinds. It is divided into different sub-categories:

• Ready-to-wear ;
• Haute couture / luxury and its iconic fashion houses.

Fashion brands can be independent or part of large groups.

Key figures* for the fashion and clothing sector:

• Number of companies in France: 2,500.
• Number of employees in France: 32,000.
• Sector sales: €15 billion.
• Exports: €8.7 billion.

The fashion industry is one of the pillars of the economy and employs many passionate people.

Fashion professions

The fashion industry is very broad. There is a wide range of professions in which it is possible to flourish.

If you're considering a career change to the fashion sector, find out more about the main professions in the industry below.

Creative professions

In the fashion sector, many professions are linked to creation. Clothing design, fabric design, accessory design... this activity takes many forms. The leading professions include :

• Bootmaker ;
• Costume designer ;
• Dressmaker ;
• Textile designer ;
• Leatherworker ;
• Designer ;
• Fashion photographer ;
• Stylist ;
• Tailor ;
• Glove maker.

Related professions

There are many other professions in the fashion world, such as :

• Buyer ;
• Product manager ;
• Makeover consultant ;
• Clothing wholesaler ;
• Journalistedemode ;
• Model ;
• Shop manager ;
• Sourceur / sourceuse ;
• Sales assistant in a shop or at home with self-employed status, as at Elora ;
• Visual merchandiser.

Each type of business requires its own specific skills. For example, the creative professions require a very high level of technical knowledge to produce quality pieces.

Beyond that, you need to have a real passion for the world of fashion, so that you can give the best of yourself and, above all, flourish over the long term.

The qualities you need for a career change in fashion

Before changing careers in fashion, it is important to take stock of the prerequisites careers that interest you. If you're on the Elora website, you're probably interested in becoming a home sales assistant, fashion consultant or makeover consultant.

Focus on the qualities and skills expected for these professions.

The expertise of a fashion consultant

Here are the different qualities expected of fashion consultants:

• Know how to highlight clothes and fashion accessories to attract customers' interest;
• Organisational skills ;
• The ability to manage supplies;
• A warm welcome and good communication skills;
• The ability to persuade (in order to generate sales, but also to encourage additional sales);
• Listening skills ;
• Pedagogy ;
• Customer loyalty.

> Read also : What skills does a good independent home seller need ?

The know-how of a makeover coach

The skills and qualities required of a fashion consultant and a makeover coach are similar on several points. Listening skills, a warm welcome, good communication skills and the ability to convince are just a few examples.

But certain skills and qualities differ. For example, you might ask a makeover coach :

• A keen analytical mind, to propose looks that match customers' tastes;
• A solid knowledge of fashion, trends, hairstyles, make-up, colourimetry... in short, everything to do with aesthetics;
• An ability to restore their customers' self-confidence.

PS : at Elora, you can wear two hats as a home fashion consultant and makeover coach. Meetings organised in customers' homes are perfect for this.

The advantages of being a fashion consultant at Elora

So now it's decided, after a lot of thought and research into the sector, you want to take the plunge and move into fashion.

If you're interested in home sales, why not start your new career with Elora ?

Discover the main advantages of VD status.

0 to get started

No financial investment is required to start your business. You can embark on your new life project with peace of mind !

> Read also : What investments and financial income should a vdi have ?

Being well looked after

With Elora, fashion consultants are supported by a mentor as soon as they start their business. They are also offered training led by experts. By the end of the training, you'll know everything there is to know about the Elora brand, its values and sales techniques !

Afterwards, if you need further help, additional training is available and experienced coaches can answer your questions on a variety of topics.

> Read also : Home sales: do you need training to succeed ?

Taking the road to emancipation

For many women, become a fashion consultant working from home is a financial opportunity, but that's not all. For some fashion consultants, home selling has evolved from a way of supplementing their income into a real passion, a source of fulfilment. For motivated people who are far from the job market, home selling can also open the door to financial independence and emancipation !

Working for a more ethical brand

Elora is a brand that is part of a responsible approach, a world away from fast fashion. Over time, it has become increasingly committed to eco-responsibility.

This is achieved in a number of ways:

• Fewer collections than in fast fashion ;
• The withdrawal of mohair from collections, in order to combat animal suffering ;
• Reducing the carbon footprint of shipments ;
• The use of greener materials (lyocell, polyester and polyamide, recycled, organic cotton, linen, cupro, etc.). By 2022, 80% of Elora clothing will be made from eco-responsible materials.

Finally, Elora's ethical values are also reflected in its desire to give women access to fashion, whatever their profile. Sizes range from 32 to 52 !

> Read also : Find out more about VDI status today

*Source: French Union of Fashion and Clothing Industries

What you need to know about the fashion industry

The fashion sector is a industry dedicated to the creation of clothing and accessories of all kinds. It is divided into different sub-categories:

• Ready-to-wear ;
• Haute couture / luxury and its iconic fashion houses.

Fashion brands can be independent or part of large groups.

Key figures* for the fashion and clothing sector:

• Number of companies in France: 2,500.
• Number of employees in France: 32,000.
• Sector sales: €15 billion.
• Exports: €8.7 billion.

The fashion industry is one of the pillars of the economy and employs many passionate people.

Fashion professions

The fashion industry is very broad. There is a wide range of professions in which it is possible to flourish.

If you're considering a career change to the fashion sector, find out more about the main professions in the industry below.

Creative professions

In the fashion sector, many professions are linked to creation. Clothing design, fabric design, accessory design... this activity takes many forms. The leading professions include :

• Bootmaker ;
• Costume designer ;
• Dressmaker ;
• Textile designer ;
• Leatherworker ;
• Designer ;
• Fashion photographer ;
• Stylist ;
• Tailor ;
• Glove maker.

Related professions

There are many other professions in the fashion world, such as :

• Buyer ;
• Product manager ;
• Makeover consultant ;
• Clothing wholesaler ;
• Journalistedemode ;
• Model ;
• Shop manager ;
• Sourceur / sourceuse ;
• Sales assistant in a shop or at home with self-employed status, as at Elora ;
• Visual merchandiser.

Each type of business requires its own specific skills. For example, the creative professions require a very high level of technical knowledge to produce quality pieces.

Beyond that, you need to have a real passion for the world of fashion, so that you can give the best of yourself and, above all, flourish over the long term.

The qualities you need for a career change in fashion

Before changing careers in fashion, it is important to take stock of the prerequisites careers that interest you. If you're on the Elora website, you're probably interested in becoming a home sales assistant, fashion consultant or makeover consultant.

Focus on the qualities and skills expected for these professions.

The expertise of a fashion consultant

Here are the different qualities expected of fashion consultants:

• Know how to highlight clothes and fashion accessories to attract customers' interest;
• Organisational skills ;
• The ability to manage supplies;
• A warm welcome and good communication skills;
• The ability to persuade (in order to generate sales, but also to encourage additional sales);
• Listening skills ;
• Pedagogy ;
• Customer loyalty.

> Read also : What skills does a good independent home seller need ?

The know-how of a makeover coach

The skills and qualities required of a fashion consultant and a makeover coach are similar on several points. Listening skills, a warm welcome, good communication skills and the ability to convince are just a few examples.

But certain skills and qualities differ. For example, you might ask a makeover coach :

• A keen analytical mind, to propose looks that match customers' tastes;
• A solid knowledge of fashion, trends, hairstyles, make-up, colourimetry... in short, everything to do with aesthetics;
• An ability to restore their customers' self-confidence.

PS : at Elora, you can wear two hats as a home fashion consultant and makeover coach. Meetings organised in customers' homes are perfect for this.

The advantages of being a fashion consultant at Elora

So now it's decided, after a lot of thought and research into the sector, you want to take the plunge and move into fashion.

If you're interested in home sales, why not start your new career with Elora ?

Discover the main advantages of VD status.

0 to get started

No financial investment is required to start your business. You can embark on your new life project with peace of mind !

> Read also : What investments and financial income should a vdi have ?

Being well looked after

With Elora, fashion consultants are supported by a mentor as soon as they start their business. They are also offered training led by experts. By the end of the training, you'll know everything there is to know about the Elora brand, its values and sales techniques !

Afterwards, if you need further help, additional training is available and experienced coaches can answer your questions on a variety of topics.

> Read also : Home sales: do you need training to succeed ?

Taking the road to emancipation

For many women, become a fashion consultant working from home is a financial opportunity, but that's not all. For some fashion consultants, home selling has evolved from a way of supplementing their income into a real passion, a source of fulfilment. For motivated people who are far from the job market, home selling can also open the door to financial independence and emancipation !

Working for a more ethical brand

Elora is a brand that is part of a responsible approach, a world away from fast fashion. Over time, it has become increasingly committed to eco-responsibility.

This is achieved in a number of ways:

• Fewer collections than in fast fashion ;
• The withdrawal of mohair from collections, in order to combat animal suffering ;
• Reducing the carbon footprint of shipments ;
• The use of greener materials (lyocell, polyester and polyamide, recycled, organic cotton, linen, cupro, etc.). By 2022, 80% of Elora clothing will be made from eco-responsible materials.

Finally, Elora's ethical values are also reflected in its desire to give women access to fashion, whatever their profile. Sizes range from 32 to 52 !

> Read also : Find out more about VDI status today

*Source: French Union of Fashion and Clothing Industries