Five Resources to Learn About Fashion

Written by Valentine Fabre

An essential part of working in the fashion industry, whether you are at the early stages or already at executive level, is to continually seek out and expand your knowledge. However, keeping up with fashion’s ever-evolving nature may feel overwhelming. 

From finding the right content creators on social media to developing your fashion book collection, here are five trusted sources to inform your career.

Read: Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes

Perhaps one of the best-known fashion journalists of our generation, Dana Thomas published Fashionopolis in 2019, four years after her seminal Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano. 

Fashionopolis is an introspective look into the fashion industry’s devastating effect on the planet and an exploration of the forward-thinking minds that actively work on ethical production alternatives. Starting with the Raza Plaza disaster in Bangladesh and retracing other incidents and solutions, this book is an informative and solution-based resource that gives exhaustive insight into the current state of fashion. 

Follow: Mandy Lee

Widely known on TikTok as @oldlooserinbrooklyn, Mandy Lee is a passionate fashion writer and analyst who creates inquisitive yet accessible content. From trend forecasting to catwalk analysis and fashion news, Lee offers daily content bites for anyone looking to learn more about the industry.

On a more personal level, she also compiles styling tips based on ethical consumption and personal identity that aim to help people explore their own relationships with fashion. 

Watch: Martin Margiela: In His Own Words

Documentaries about fashion designers are flooding the internet, but Martin Margiela: In His Own Words is a must-see. Retrospective of the secretive fashion designer, the documentary explores his career from his work as a design assistant for Jean-Paul Gaultier to the creation of his namesake brand, which went on to become one of the most thought-provoking brands of the past century. 

This documentary is a perfect dive into the world of Martin Margiela, and more generally an insightful tool to expand your  knowledge of fashion history.

Read: Viscose Journal

100% ad-free and available to read online for free, Viscose Journal is a unique initiative that aims at bringing back well-written fashion criticism. With only five issues released, the magazine has covered themes such as retail culture, the link between transness and fashion as well as the notion of style.

Its unique design and well curated issues make it an insightful resource for any fashion lover looking for sharp content that will keep you critical and informed. 

Explore: Google Exhibits 

While major cities like London, Paris and New York are abundant with fashion exhibitions all year long, they are not accessible to everyone. With Google Arts & Culture, you will be able to discover online exhibits curated by the British Fashion Council, Kobe Fashion Museum and Lagos Fashion, amongst many others, and discover unique designers and obscure corners of fashion history from the comfort of your home.

The platform is free to access and roam, and offers a wide range of content such as museum views to discover some collections — almost — in person. 

Find further information about the fashion industry directly at The Glowth Academy and extend your knowledge to the fullest.

Written by Valentine Fabre