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The fashion industry is full of people who are dying to be the next Anna Wintour or Marc Jacobs. Money, fame and glamor lure people to major cities all over the world in hopes of making their fashion dreams come true.  The reality is, the fashion industry is cutthroat.  Whether you want to be a photographer, a designer, an editor or just an overall fashion icon, you’ve got to have a competitive edge.

Look no further than Bravo’s “Kell on Earth” for a glance into the ultra-competitive, tough world of fashion through the eyes of Kelly Cutrone — a fashion PR icon and founder of People’s Revolution. Cutrone rips through her interns in several episodes. It’s indicative of the dues young adults in fashion are expected to pay to make it in the industry.

It can be tough, but an internship is a great way to get a feel for the industry, get your name out there, and gain an advantage over all the fashion hopefuls.

What kind of internship you should shoot for depends a lot on how you want to get involved in fashion. It could be public relations, branding, marketing, design, production and so much more. Here’s a few recent examples of internships. Compare your skills to what these postings require. It’s a great way to figure out how to hone your skills and narrow your focus so you can make your way into the industry.

NYC – Dana Maxx Assistant Needed
FEBRUARY 25TH, 2010
Women’s RTW company Dana-Maxx (www.dana-maxx.com) is looking for an assistant who can begin ASAP and who has the ability to potentially grow with the company. The paid internship is approximately 1-3 days per week and hours vary.

Assistant responsibilities include:

-Working directly with the designer
-Sending emails and making calls on a daily basis
-Sending weekly updates
-Manage showroom samples
-Assisting the designer in various business meetings
-Helping with fittings
-Picking up fabric
-Meeting with vendors
-Attending private events
-Assisting the designer with daily duties and responsibilities
Candidate must have the following qualifications:
-Dedicated
-Organized and focused
-Reliable
-Ability to multitask
-Hard working and passionate
-Flexible schedule
-Honest
-Enthusiastic and positive attitude!
Please email your resume and availability. In the subject line, please put “Dana-Maxx Assistant.” Emails without this title will be disregarded! intern@dana-maxx.com
Interviews will be set up ASAP.

NYC – Ardistia New York Fashion Marketing & Business Internship
FEBRUARY 25TH, 2010
Company: Ardistia New York
Location: Flatiron/Gramercy
Availability: 2-3 full days/week
Duration: 2 months minimum
# of Interns: 2
Contact: Ardistia Dwiasri (ardistia@ardistianewyork.com)
Note: Please email only your resume. Include the number of days and hours/day you can work. Bachelor degree in Business and Fashion Design/Merchandising degree (AAS or BA) is required. Only qualified candidates will be contacted via email. This is an unpaid position. Thank you for your interest.
Job title: Fashion Marketing & Business Internship

Miami – Fashion Intern
FEBRUARY 17TH, 2010
· Location of internship: Miami, FL
· Name of company: MIAU Fashion
· Where applicants should send their applications: events@miaufashion.com
Concierge and Online Boutique, MIAU Fashion is seeking a bi-lingual intern to work directly with the owner and PR Company for a series of upcoming sales events and the re-launch of our online boutique.
This is a NON-PAID internship with bonuses based on your performance. Must be able to commit at least 10 hours per week between Brickell and South Beach. Must have reliable transportation and a lap top computer. Passion and knowledge about fashion is required. We encourage students to apply for class credit. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate the credit granting process with their school. This internship can lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Only serious candidates need to apply. If you are interested please submit your resume along with a cover letter describing your interest in this internship and your available schedule.
Please email to events@miaufashion.com

LA – Three Rock & Republic Internships
JANUARY 30TH,2010
Rock & Republic, located in Culver City, CA is currently seeking two interns for the LASR (Los Angeles Showroom) located in downtown LA to assist the team. Interns will assist with our major accounts, Market week, and other projects/ duties as assigned. Interns with retail experience preferred. Please send your resume to jobs@rockandrepublic.com

NYC – Handbag Company looks for short-term intern
JANUARY 30TH, 2010
Searching for a organized, efficient and fast worker with advanced computer skills. Looking for someone able to dedicate 5 days a week but on a short term time spand. At least 2 years working experience in the fashion industry required with a good understanding of all the industry terms. This will be a paid job earning $8 an hour.
Knowledge of the fashion industry is a must!
Please send all resumes to info@malinim.com
http://www.limcollege.edu/

NYC – HH Productions Intern
JANUARY 21ST, 2010
HH Productions – Union Square, NYC , United States
Full service fashion company seeking stylish, proactive interns to assist through fashion week and market.
We work with the very best in the world.. Vogue, In Style, Barney’s, Intermix, Harvey Nichols, to name a few. Our focus is on Sales, Marketing, Brand Development, PR, Events, and Merchandising.
This internship is an excellent opportunity to connect and grow within the fashion industry.
We offer our interns real opportunities and help them move on to the next level!
This internship is unpaid but comes with perks.
Please only serious applicants apply, students preferred.
Thank you!
Please send resumes to:
info@hhproductionsnyc.com

Guess Internship Program
JANUARY 19TH, 2010
2010 Summer Internship Program will begin in June! GUESS offers opportunities in many different dept.’s. Apply now! www.guessinc.com/work
Visit Guess for more information.

NYC – Twinkle by Wenlan Design Intern
JANUARY 15TH, 2010
TWINKLE BY WENLAN OPPORTUNITIES
Fashion Design Intern
· Good sketching ability
· Fundamental knowledge of garment construction
· Basic sewing skills
· Must be hard working and a team player
· Creative, entrepreneurial, and detail-orientated
· Ability to recognize and react to change if work demands
· Will work in trimming, design, sketch, design board, inspiration, photo shoot, styling and fashion show
Showroom & Sales Assistant Intern
· Excellent communication as well as interpersonal skills
· Assist in growing the label and the business
· Will work directly with the sales team to organize and run sales events
· Track showroom samples
· Keep showroom neat and organized at all times
· Sit in on buying meetings
Positions available: 2
Start: Within 2 weeks
Clothing allowance available
Position held in New York City, in the heart of fashion district
Please send resume to internship@twinklebywenlan.com

Fashion Internships & Jobs Around the Web
JANUARY 14TH, 2010
Internships
NY – Summer interns needed at Cosmo
?? – Fashion Law Internship w/ Staci Riordan
NY – Frank Tell design internship
Remote – Factio Magazine Internship
NY – Elie Tahari Design Internship
NY - Elle Accessories intern
NY – Fashionista.com needs fashion week interns
NY – Harpers Bazaar needs FT editorial interns

NYC – Vogue Accessories Intern

JANUARY 14TH, 2010

New York, NY

VOGUE Spring 2010 Accessories
The accessories department at Vogue is looking for interns who can start immediately. Candidates must be self starters, extremely organized, have a great sense of decorum, as well as open to responsibility. Applicants must also be able to work Mondays as well as 3-4 days a week, and be able to receive documented school credit.
Please send cover letter and resume to megan_hayes@vogue.com

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