Fashion Publicist

Also called: Fashion PR Specialist, Fashion Communications Manager

Gets a fashion brand's clothes into magazines, on celebrities, and in front of influencers.

A day in the life

A fashion publicist sends samples to stylists dressing celebrities for an award show, pitches a new designer to editors, and seats guests at a runway show.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$68k
High
$125k

Approximate; similar to public relations specialists.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Degree in communications, PR, or fashion.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Public Relations, Fashion Merchandising.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady in fashion hubs.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts pitches and press releases; relationships with editors, stylists and influencers drive results.

Start now, in high school

Classes: English or journalism, Marketing or DECA, Speech and debate.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3031.

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