Fashion Blogger Career Profile, Salary & Job Outlook
What does a Fashion Blogger do?
A Fashion Blogger is an avid fashion enthusiast who documents their purchases and interests in a personal blog in words and photos. They tend to focus on trending and popular topics within the fashion such as new and upcoming releases, collaborations, and runway shows.
How much does a Fashion Blogger make?
According to Ziprecruiter, Fashion Bloggers make a national average of $37,767 or $18.16 an hour (as of June 2022). In general, entry-level bloggers make around $25,000 annually, with senior-level bloggers making $41,000 a year. This wide range also depends on skill, seniority, company, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the fashion industry?
Fashion bloggers have become an important and trusted source of emerging trends and products. Blogs are designed to be shareable across social media platforms and fashion bloggers build brand awareness. Similar to fashion influencers, fashion bloggers are more relatable to consumers and connect with consumers better than standard paid advertising campaigns.
What is the job outlook for a Fashion Blogger?
Analysts forecast that global apparel revenue will grow to $2.25 trillion by 2025. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities for fashion writing (including Fashion Bloggers) are expected to grow at a rate of 9% during the 2020-2030 decade.
How to kick-off your career:
- Start a blog and write about your favorite fashion brands and trends.
- Follow fashion trends on social media.
- Explore the Parsons School of Design x Teen Vogue Fashion Industry Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Fashion Career Guide.
Learn from:
Brandon Maxwell
Designer, Lady Gaga’s Stylist, Fashion Industry Essentials contributor
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