Category Archives: Ask Alexandra

Ask Alexandra: The Value of “Made in China”

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Alexandra

Ask Alexandra is my advice column. Have a question you want to ask me? Fill out the form here. Hi Alexandra, Thank you for the wonderful article in dissecting the luxury brands. I have a question that relates to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Alexandra, The Fashion Industry | Tagged Ask Alexandra, country of origin, fashion advice, luxury goods, made in china | 6 Comments

Ask Alexandra: Pros and Cons of Studying Fashion in France

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Alexandra

Ask Alexandra is my advice column. Have a question you want to ask me? Fill out the form here. I’ve had a number of people write me to ask advice about studying fashion in Paris, so I thought I would write … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Alexandra, Fashion Jobs & Fashion Schools, Opinion | Tagged Education, fashion advice, fashion careers, fashion jobs, Fashion Schools, Paris | 7 Comments

Ask Alexandra: Pros and Cons of Fashion Roles

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Alexandra

Ask Alexandra is my advice column. Have a question you want to ask me? Fill out the form here. Hi Alexandra, I’m a creative girl with a love of the fashion world. I would love if you could go into details about … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Alexandra, Fashion Jobs & Fashion Schools, Opinion | Tagged careers, fashion advice column, fashion jobs, fashion school, school | 4 Comments

Ask Alexandra: What is Business Casual?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Alexandra

Hi Alexandra, Could you please define ‘business casual’? I feel like it’s rather straight forward for men, but for women there seems to be a spectrum of what is appropriate, particularly in Vancouver. Or in that case, maybe it’s easier … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Alexandra, Opinion | Tagged Ask Alexandra, business casual, dress code, fashion advice | 3 Comments

10 Tips to a Great Fashion Portfolio

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Alexandra

Ask Alexandra is my advice column. Have a question you want to ask me? Fill out the form here. Here’s an interesting letter that came into my inbox: Hi Alexandra, I’m wanted to know how should I prepare an entry portfolio … Continue reading →