For each lesson, there was an optional upload activity that pertained to the subject matter. Click through the gallery below to see the prompt for each lesson and what I chose to upload!
Working in Fashion Media: Stay True to Your Voice (Digital Connections). Who’s your favorite fashion blogger? Post a link. Julia Engel of Gal Meets Glam is my absolute favorite! galmeetsglam.com
Unlocking Visual Style: Sportswear = Sports + Wear. Do you have a favorite sports-inspired look? Upload a photo. Gigi Hadid in a matching track suit + coat.
Thinking Like a Designer: Fashion Keeps Moving (Design School Collections). If you’ve designed a piece of clothing, we’d love to see it. Share a picture. I drew this green ready-to-wear dress when I was in high school.
Working in Fashion Media: Let Data Help You Build Your Brand. What is your most popular post? Share a screenshot. This red Gal Meets Glam dress was a huge hit around Christmas time. It’s one of my most-liked photos:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Brd296yD1Bo/ Understanding Fashion Production: The Fashion Industry is Global (Working with a Factory). Where was your favorite fashion item made? Upload a photo of the tag with the country of origin. My favorite Gal Meets Glam dress is made in China.
Developing Fashion Marketing + PR Skills: Working Retail is a Great Start. Have you worked in fashion retail? Share a link. I worked a Charlotte Russe throughout high school and early college.
Unlocking Visual Style: Designing for Life in the 21st Century (the Working Woman). We’d love to see your favorite “casual at work” look! Upload a snap. A retro-inspired outfit for the office.
Working in Fashion Media: Creating a Consistent Style (Photo Shoots). Have a favorite photographer? Share an image from their Instagram feed. When you misread the instructions and upload one of your favorite photos from your own Instagram feed…
Working in Fashion Media: Social Media Has Become Central to the Brand. We’d love to see something from one of your social media channels. Post an image + link. Here’s a favorite shot from Paris:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Blp5OTfFq6b/ Understanding Fashion Production: Starting Small Can Lead to Bigger Things (Factory Prep). Find out if there are any garment or suppliers’ factories near you. Share a link to their website. I found 99 Degrees custom manufacturing in Lawrence, MA:
https://www.99degreescustom.com/ Unlocking Style Stories: The Power of Style Stories (French Stripes). If you have some stripes in your wardrobe, it would be great if you wanted to share your look with us! Post a photo. Off-the-shoulder stripes made the perfect look for Fourth of July.
Unlocking Your Visual Style – Still in Style: White Dressing. Have you got a white outfit in your closet? Take a picture of yourself wearing it and upload it below. A white eyelet dress for summer with green scarf to accessorize.
Thinking Like a Designer: Break in to Fashion with Accessories. Show us your favorite accessory! Take a picture of yourself wearing it. My favorite pink Vera Bradley tote bag.
Unlocking Visual Style: Turning the Red Carpet into a Style Story. Do you have a favorite iconic look worn by a celebrity? Share an image. Blake Lively looking like Cinderella in Cannes.
Developing Fashion Marketing + PR Skills: Marketing Can Be a Win-Win (Integrated Marketing). Share an image. This Aerie REAL bra campaign using women of all different shapes + sizes is one of my favorites. No retouching on any of these fabulous ladies!
Working In Fashion Media: Curating for Your Audience (Runway Looks). It would be cool if you shared a picture of your own closet! Post an Image. Here’s my wardrobe – I take a lot of pride in it!
Understanding Fashion Production: Getting Started has Never Been Easier (the Business Plan). Check out sites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe for fashion startups. Post an image and link to one you find interesting. I found this ethical fashion designer that made beautiful pieces:
https://www.gofundme.com/Kimsethicalfashion Thinking Like a Designer: Good Design Starts with the Customer (Lines + Collections). Have a favorite designer? Share an image from their latest collection. Aerie Summer Collection Henley Swimsuit