The Twin Cities’ fashion scene is starting to boom (evident in the record number of MNFW events last week) and where there’s increased visibility there’s sure to be an influx of inspired people saying “I can do that.”  But where to begin and how to get your Louboutin-clad foot in the door?  A good primer may be The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion available October 5.  Even though the guide is aimed at teenagers it contains practical information for anyone looking to get into the fashion industry.  With interviews and tips from fashion icons such as Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld and Anna Wintour there’s sure to be plenty of fashion-obsessed adults thumbing through its pages too.  Teen Vogue touches on everything an aspiring fashion pro needs to know from portfolios, internships, education, to landing that first job.  It’s definitely first rate advice from those truly in the know.

The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion
$24.95 | Available at your local Barnes & Noble or www.amazon.com