Stepping back from the display table of graphic tees, Kimberly Sacco glances around the sales floor. Each mannequin is styled in the latest fashion trends. For Sacco, it\u2019s a technical work of art.<\/p>\n
\u201cI’ve always enjoyed shopping and being around fashion, whether it was at a mall with new and current fashion or at a resale or thrift shop looking at recycled fashion,\u201d she said. \u201cI feel there is a lot of opportunity to be creative in the fashion retail industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
After more than seven years in graphic design, Sacco enrolled in Austin Community College\u2019s Fashion Marketing Program<\/a> for a chance to expand her career.<\/p>\n \u201cI reached a plateau and knew I couldn’t advance anymore,\u201d she said. \u201cI decided to go back to school to find something that allowed me to combine my two passions.\u201d<\/p>\n Sacco is one of more than 1,800 students graduating<\/a> from ACC this spring.<\/p>\n “There is a lot of opportunity to be creative in the fashion retail industry.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n She accepted a job as a visual merchandiser at one of the newest department stores in The Domain in North Austin. She\u2019s the artist behind the styled mannequins and sets.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a marriage of creativity and business,\u201d she says. \u201cThrough my classes at ACC, I\u2019ve explored various aspects of fashion. I got involved with Phi Theta Kappa and DECA. I served as a state officer and participated in meetings, committees, and volunteer opportunities, which expanded my network and got me out into the community.\u201d<\/p>\n Now, Sacco is moving forward as part of Austin\u2019s rapidly growing fashion scene. In 2013, the local industry generated more than $86 million dollars and spurred more than 1,300 jobs.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s so much room for growth,\u201d she says. \u201cI want to gain as much experience and knowledge as I can to get me to the next opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Stepping back from the display table of graphic tees, Kimberly Sacco glances around the sales floor. Each mannequin is styled in the latest fashion trends. For Sacco, it\u2019s a technical work of art. \u201cI’ve always … Continue reading \n