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The Wrongs and Rights of Fashion Internships
A stone cold dose of the real facts about starting your career in fashion, and illegal internships, doled out by hardened PR girl Emma Crosby (the woman responsible for launching the Miss 60 brand in the UK), and Ross Perlin, author of scary bed- time read for any graduate: ‘Intern Nation’. In two parts. Continue reading »
Intern Interview: Taryn at Garmental.com
Continuing my coverage (and flourishing admiration) of Garmental.com, I decided to interview their intern, Taryn about her experiences working for the dot-com. NIF: Hi Taryn, which Chicago school do you attend? Taryn: DePaul University NIF: Tell me about your program of study and 2 of your favorite courses. Taryn: I am a double major In … Continue reading »
Quote of the day from British Designer, Giles Deacon
“The secret to succeeding as a new designer,” said Giles, “is having a healthy balance of strength of your work, determination, and – and, really, really hard graft.
From British Designer Giles Deacon on Education, Chapter 10, Memoirs of a Fashion Industry Failure
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Enter our first contest to win a copy of “Memoirs of a Fashion Industry Failure, Vol. I”
I was recently contacted by fashion industry professional and author, Natalie Gowan, about her first book, Memoirs of a Fashion Industry Failure, Vol. I. Natalie used to work in fashion in a variety of roles, including Designer, Pattern Cutter, Sample Machinist and Dogsbody. She hopes that this book might prove useful to other aspiring fashion industry newbies (or at least give them a bit of a chuckle at her expense). Enter our contest to win a copy of the book! Continue reading »
Interview with a Fashion Business Owner: Garmental.com
Garmental was founded by Suzanne Kopulos, a woman who professes her style to be ‘glam and edgy with a splash of sparkle,’ and has lived through the process of getting into the fashion industry and building businesses. Read my mini-interview below to find out more about this rockstar industry professional. Continue reading »
Cheap DIY Paper Ornaments for your first Christmas Tree
Cheap and affordable DIY and homemade Christmas ornaments made of paper. Continue reading »
Garmental U is seeking aspiring fashion journalists | Apply Now
Apply to gain fashion journalism and media experience! Fashion-obsessed students are encouraged to apply to be a Garmental U Style Rep. These campus ambassadors will report on campus fashion and share their style advice, trends and fashion commentary with Garmental readers – an impressive platform and great opportunity for those fashion-focused students interested in a … Continue reading »
NYC Internship Opportunity: Digital Marketing Intern, GiftSideStory.com
Gift Side Story is seeking a Digital Marketing & Social Media intern for the remainder of the fall 2011 semester. Continue reading »
Fashion Design and Merchandising Schools
Fashion Schools: The Growing List I will continue adding links to schools that have fashion programs. Some schools may not be the best choice or in the most “fashion-forward” locations, but I’m hoping you all can help me weed out the choices… Study Fashion Here #01: New York’s Parsons The New School for Design Study … Continue reading »
