Fashion journalism is a fast-paced and creative field focused on researching, writing, and producing content about the fashion industry across platforms like magazines, websites, blogs, podcasts, and TV. Fashion journalists report on trends, designers, events, and industry news. Their daily tasks may include interviewing sources, writing articles, attending fashion shows, and pitching story ideas to editors.
With digital platforms growing rapidly, fashion journalists increasingly produce online content alongside traditional print. Success in this field requires strong writing and communication skills, curiosity, attention to detail, and a good understanding of fashion culture and trends. Many fashion journalists develop a specialty area, such as sustainability, streetwear, or luxury fashion, allowing them to build expertise and a unique voice within the industry.
If you stayed within this career you could become a Production Editor or Editor-in-Chief of a publication. Alternatively, you could move into Freelance or Consultancy work.
Examples of Roles within Journalism:
- Special Projects Editor
- Fashion Journalist
- Editorial Assistant
- Editor
- Content Creator
- PR Professional
- Social Fashion Writer
- Blogger (Video/written)
- Feature Columnist
- Broadcast/Print Journalist

London College of Fashion courses relevant to careers in Journalism:
- BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism and Content Creation
- BA (Hons) Fashion Public Relations and Communication
This list is not exhaustive. It is only an indication of directly connected LCF Courses.
