Fort Lauderdale has traded its spring break, party image in favor of something a little more luxurious and refined. Today, well-appointed hotels and four-star restaurants line pristine beaches, while designer boutiques and upscale department stores provide lavish shopping opportunities. In fact, it is the plethora of shopping in Fort Lauderdale as well as in nearby Miami that makes the area an excellent destination for those aspiring to work in the fashion industry.