Tag: fashion industry

Two Internships on Two Continents

With the world moving more and more to our cell phones and everything becoming digital, it’s very easy to get lost. Lost in the tabs, tasks, and top priorities. For someone who had the opportunity for two internships, seized it, and then committed to working 70+ hours a week, time management was a challenge.  Having…

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Technology used in Wholesale Fashion

In such a fast-paced industry, fashion companies must use technology to be more efficient in their operational activities. Through my internship at a showroom as a Sales Operations and Showroom intern, I learned how the company uses technology to speed up processes in the front and back end of operations. Although technology varies between showrooms,…

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Be You Not Them

You need to choose what is right for you. I always thought I needed guidance and a group to try something new with, but this summer I was able to do it on my own. I asked questions, I listened, and I made mistakes, but learned from them. I took  a risk by working for a…

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Interning at L.A. Market Week

L.A. market was absolute mayhem. Since I intern for a showroom in L.A. fashion district, I got to participate in last week’s L.A. market. Before I tell you more about my experience, I’ll first begin by explaining what L.A. market is. L.A. market is a week-long event where many showrooms open their doors for buyers…

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Excel in Fashion? Never Heard of Her

This past semester, I took Modeling with Excel to improve my Excel skills for my future in the business world and as a resume booster. Little did I know that some of the tools I learned in this course would come in handy pretty quickly when I least expected it. Excel isn’t often thought associated…

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The Commute to Los Angeles for a Fashion Internship

I’ve always been interested in fashion. I love shopping, scrolling through countless pages of clothes to see the latest trends, and adding clothes to my cart but never buying it. This summer, I decided to see whether my passion for fashion will lead me to a career in the fashion retail industry. I decided to…

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The Importance of a Head Start

I came to realize that getting a head start is a huge advantage. The age range of interns vary but I am currently the youngest intern at the company. Today a new intern joined the team and while getting to know her, I found out that she is 29 years old- a whole decade wiser…

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