Kate Moss Reinvents Herself as a Fashion Designer

Whether it's designing, modeling, merchandising or other aspects of the fashion industry, many fashion professionals often make the switch from one specialty to the other.

From the Runway to the Studio

What to do when you're a little tired of modeling? Try designing. That's what iconic and successful supermodels Kate Moss is up to these days.
British retailer Topshop is behind the supermodel's new designs. Philip Green, the store's owner, is paying Moss over $6 million to create new designs; prices range from $24 to nearly $400.

Career Changing in City Settings

London isn't the only international city to be abuzz with Kate; the supermodel has received prestigious fashion awards from cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. In 2005, she received the Council of Fashion Design award for her influence in the industry.

Fashion Design Jobs

Although most designers start out as designers, many fashion professionals can make the switch. Besides modeling and designing, there are plenty of other fashion design jobs available to fashion lovers:

• Fashion Merchandising
• Fashion Marketing
• Fashion Buying
• Fashion Writing
• Fashion Editing
• Retail Management
• Fashion Show Production

New York is a great place to pursue jobs like this, as most of the world's fashion publications are based there. New York is also home to a variety of jobs in the apparel and manufacturing industry. With many layers between the runway and the studio, educated design professionals have plenty of opportunities to make a splash in fashion.
Sources
CNN Money
ABC Local, "Kate Moss receiving fashion award"
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Fashion Designers"

Joe Cooper is a freelance education and technology writer and edits medical literature. He holds a bachelor's in American Literature from UCLA.