Always In Fashion: From Clerk to CEO -- Lessons for Success in Business and in Life
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4.8 • 5 Ratings
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Publisher Description
An exclusive guided tour of the fashion industry--from the inside up
Mark Weber is the ultimate fashion insider. Starting his career as a clerk in a clothing store, he worked his way up to the "big time" in New York City, becoming CEO ofPhillips-VanHeusen (PVH)/Calvin Klein and then CEO of LVMH Inc. (USA) (Louis Vuitton/ Moet Hennessy) and Chairman and CEO of Donna Karan International.
In Always in Fashion, Weber walks us through his fascinating career, providing an inspirational and instructional story of his rise to the top, his career disappointments, and his incredible journey back to the top of the fashion industry. Weber shares his insights andthoughts on how to:
BEGIN A FUTURE
SELECT A CAREER PATH
PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS
STAND OUT FROM YOUR COWORKERS
FIND WAYS TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION ON MANAGEMENT
DETERMINE YOUR BEST SKILLS AND FOLLOW THAT COURSE
DRESS FOR SUCCESS--AND HOW NOT TO
NEVER GIVE UP
In addition to his keen business insights, Mark Weber reveals a wealth of insights and mind-opening anecdotes from inside fashion, but which apply to any consumer product industry. He talks about his career-changinginteractions with boards of directors and famous designers, and he illustrates mistakes, disappointments, key insights and, most importantly, how he picked himself up when things were down and successfully repositionedhimself to build an even brighter career.
Part memoir, part career guide--and a gripping read every step of the way--Always in Fashion is a must-read for anyone with a passion, a talent, and a dream.
Customer Reviews
Inspirational!
Thank you, Mr Weber! I feel inspired and determined, and more confident right now! You made me believe in myself and in fact that it is possible to achieve career goals in Fashion Business! You taught me a lot through your book and podcasts. Now I will try to implement it in my career path.
Outstanding!!!
Honestly, an amazing, insightful, and all around inspirational book about the American Dream! Never have I read a book so truthful about what it takes to succeed in this country. From his days as a young college graduate without an idea of what to do with his life, to climbing the corporate ladder and being the architect of major, million dollar deals, including with high profile celebrities and industry leaders, Mark Weber delivers a powerful and engaging account of the world of business, particularly the fashion industry.