Fashion Journalism - Beirut Design Week
Fashion Journalism - Beirut Design Week
Life on the Front Row with Hilary Alexander
During this workshop, students will have the opportunity to listen to award winning fashion journalist Hilary Alexander OBE speak about her career traveling the world and reporting on some of the most significant fashion events over the last three decades. Reporting from the catwalk involves meeting deadlines of up to 4 stories a day whilst negotiating a seemingly never-ending cycle of shows combined with the traditional journalistic values of accuracy, fairness and grammar- this is especially so with digital formats being seen by thousands in the press of a button. With careers, reputations and sales dependent on great publicity, the journalist can’t afford to get it wrong.
This lecture with slides is an ideal opportunity to learn about the professionalism required in getting to the top of the journalistic ladder. Whilst fashion may not be for everyone, the basic tenet of great organization whilst understanding the rules and how to apply them is essential for any journalist. A Q&A will follow the session.