Fashion Jobs: What to pack When Work Takes you on the Road

Whether you work in the fashion industry or not, sometimes your job takes you on the road. It can be exciting to travel to new places, even if it is for work, or it can become so routine to you, that travelling is now second nature. Whichever boat you find yourself in, packing is one […]

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Fashion Jobs – 7 Jackets You Need This Fall

It’s that time where it’s too cold to wear a t-shirt or cute blouse alone — jacket season has officially arrived. Layering all your favourite pieces is the best part of the season, and we have compiled a list to help. There are so many different options, it can be hard to decide which jackets […]

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Fashion Jobs – Post-Secondary Degrees That Will Help you Succeed in Fashion

You can get far in the retail world without a post-secondary degree but once you’re ready to move further, or more into the corporate sector, a degree and an education go a long way. It’s true, university and college aren’t typically for everyone, especially when you can learn a lot in real-world situations. However, many employers […]

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Fashion Jobs – How to Dress the Part for any Interview

We’ve all heard the saying “dress to impress” and while it’s not always true, for interviews, it most definitely is. When you go for a job interview, you want to dress for the job you want, not the one you have.  What you wear to an interview shouldn’t always be the same traditional dress pants, […]

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Fashion Jobs – 3 Ways to Land a Job After Your Summer Internship

The end of summer means saying goodbye to longer days, flip flops and for some, an internship. Whether you’re looking to complete hours required for your education, or you just wanted some extra exposure in your field of interest, summer internships provide great on the job experience ahead of joining the workforce full time. Internships […]

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Fashion Jobs – Q&A with Ashley Freeborn, Co-Founder of Smash + Tess

We’re sure you’ve seen the super comfortable rompers posted all over your Instagram feed with #smashtessgirls and thought, I need to get my hands on one of those. The story behind that super comfortable, super chic romper starts with three strong women, Ashley Freeborn (smash), Mercedes Laporte (+), and Teresa Freeborn (Tess). These women took […]

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Fashion Jobs – 5 Perfect Boots for Fall

Fall is fast approaching which means it is time to swap those cute open-toed shoes for some trendy boots. Leaves are starting to fall and crisp afternoons will soon replace the warm, sunny days, which is why Style Nine to Five has compiled a list of our top boots for fall to ensure you start […]

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Fashion Jobs – Pattern Trousers Picks

Pre-fall is a fun time in fashion. We have the chance to mix styles and fabrics from two seasons to create temperature appropriate outfits while living out those last few moments of summer. Playing with patterns is a fun way to transition summer into the fall, and patterned trousers make such a statement. We’ve seen […]

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Fashion Jobs – Q&A with Miriam Alden Founder of Brunette the Label

Since 2014, Brunette the Label has been a staple for women across Canada. Whether you’re scrolling through Instagram, cruising the mall or walking down the street, chances are you’ve seen a boss babe rocking her ‘Brunette’, ‘Blonde’ or ‘Red Head’ pullover from Brunette the Label. In the past four years, the Vancouver-based brand has blown […]

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A Class to Consider! Brand Management and Creative Direction

The Cutting Room in Vancouver, BC is offering a Brand Management and Creative Direction course.   During this 8-week Brand Management and Creative Direction course students will gain insights into the skills and attributes of a professional in Branding or Creative Direction where art direction, design and strategy intersect. The course will be conducted through a […]

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