Creative Careers and Territorial Development : The Role of Networks and Relational Proximity in Fashion Design
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Social Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Abstract EN
Geater Montreal is the third largest city in North America for the garment industry in terms of labour force, after Los Angeles and New York.
The industry has however changed partly into a service industry, centered on fashion design, with a focus on international competitiveness but also the role of fashion in Montreal's economic and territorial development.
Our article analyzes careers in the fashion design sector, sheds light on the evolution of creative sectors, and shows how these sectors could be better supported to favor local development, as neighborhoods and space design appear important in these creative sectors.
We situate our analysis in the theoretical context of career theories, and analyze key moments in careers and the role of intermediate organizations and government programs in supporting these careers.
Our paper makes a contribution to our knowledge of career paths in the fashion industry, but also to the role of relational proximity in supporting these careers, and thus local development.
It highlights the importance of personal connections, the milieu in which the individual works and functions, the creativity of the individual, as well as the role of the local support organizations and professional associations, including agencies of the provincial government.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tremblay, Diane-Gabrielle. 2012. Creative Careers and Territorial Development : The Role of Networks and Relational Proximity in Fashion Design. Urban Studies Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509284
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tremblay, Diane-Gabrielle. Creative Careers and Territorial Development : The Role of Networks and Relational Proximity in Fashion Design. Urban Studies Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509284
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tremblay, Diane-Gabrielle. Creative Careers and Territorial Development : The Role of Networks and Relational Proximity in Fashion Design. Urban Studies Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509284
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-509284