Fashion Marketer Interview Preparation Guide

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Also known as Walking Shorts or Dress Shorts. Bermuda Shorts are semi-casual short trouser that falls to the knee. Bermuda shorts can be worn cuffed or uncuffed. The name is derived from the country Bermuda - where it was considered acceptable for business and military men to wear short trousers due to the heat.

Applique is a method of decorating garments in which one fabric is applied to another, often with floral and leaf patterns, but can be of any design and are stitched around the edged.

Acrylic fabric is a synthetic man-made polymer fabric. Acrylic Fabrics are lightweight, soft and tend not to crease. Acrylic is often used as a substitute to wool in jackets, jumpers, tops and scarves etc. However it is not as warm.

Originating in the 17th Century Brocade is Italian for embossed cloth. A rich, ornate fabric with elaborate design - often reversible and featuring motifs such as flowers, foliage and scrollwork. Made with a jacquard loom.

Handling stress is an another quality of a worker. Stress is a part of the work, in whichever field you work.The stress will make a person expert in his or her work, so this is why stress is important as it works as a catalyst for a candidate.

The areas are divided into three groups like street fashion wear, ready to wear and haute couture. Never try and impress employees what you are not. If you are an expert in one field stick to that only and speak flawlessly.

Outwear worn over a garment to provide protection from the elements. Coats come in varying lengths and styles. Some popular coat styles include Duffel Coats, Trench Coats and Great Coats.

A strip of flexible material made of various materials such as leather, cloth, woven fabrics or chain. Traditionally worn around the waist to support trousers - belts have grown into a fashionable accessory often worn around the waist or under the bust.

This question will let others know your far sighted vision. Tell frankly, what you aspire to be in the next coming years. It will also showcase them your passion related to this field.

A shorter style of evening dress worn to formal, semi-formal and cocktail events. Cocktail Dresses usually fall to mid-thigh or to the knee.

An asymmetric design is a garment in which one side is long than the other. Asymmetric cuts are common in necklines, collars and hems.

Personal style means what one personally like to wear and what kind of style you follow. This will show your personal skills in styling and designing.

The candidate must answer the questions confidently because any flaw while answering will create a doubt in other’s mind.

Popularized by Carroll Baker 1956 film of the same name - A Baby Doll dress is a short dress typically worn as a night dress, that has progressed into everyday wear. Often made of light chiffon fabrics and decorated with lace, ribbon and bows. A baby doll style consists of an empire neckline and micro skirt.

A type of style of pant which is designed with an extra wide fit around the hip, thigh, knee and hem that helps to balance out curvy hips.

Closely associate with French culture, a beret is a soft round hat traditionally made of felt or knitted wool.

Answering the strengths is good but directly telling the weaknesses are obviously not good. Always keep in mind to highlight your strengths and to hide your weaknesses, especially during an interview for a job. Telling your weaknesses will give interviewers a chance to raise a point for no selection.

Refers to a dress style characterized by a form-fitting Bodice with a skirt which flairs out towards the hemline, often with pleats or folds.

Women's slimily pants finishing just bellow the knee. Capri pants were first created by Emilio Pucci in 1949 and sold in his boutique on the island of Capri.

An anorak is a hooded sports jacket specifically designed for extreme weather conditions. (i.e. windy, snowy etc.) An anorak is also known as a Parka, Windbreaker or Windcheater

This question will directly give the leaders an insight of how much knowledge you have about fashion designing. Also it will give them the idea of your personal views about the word fashion and all about the fashion industry.

Exclusive custom-fitted fashions that are the pinnacle of the fashion industry. French for high sewing or dressmaking.

A knitted, woolen garment similar to a jacket with button or zipper fastening down front. Worn by men or women and named after James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan.

A dress or skirt silhouette that is narrower at the top, flaring gently out to make an ‘A’ shape silhouette. Flattering on most figures in particular pear shapes.

This is again the biographical interview question which directly relates him or her back to designer’s career that tells from where does he or she has received his training.

Some fashion designers have received professional training with high profile internships while others have received little to no training. This answer of candidate will tell them of how little you have developed as a professional designer.

Dealing with all clients is vital and especially the arrogant clients are given a person experience in handling clients of heterogeneous nature. These types of questions are asked to confuse the candidate and this is an important tip to answer smartly without getting confused.