This company offers a new, forward thinking and highly professional service for buyers from abroad who are looking to import apparel from Italy or develop a private label. The firm is run by a young and highly motivated team who are specialists in fashion and deal mostly with designer wear. Interns will get to explore the business development side of the fashion business, attend meetings, select merchandise for presenting collections, work with international clients, and assist the marketing team.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion with a degree in marketing or business. Beginner Italian speakers are acceptable.

This amazing placement is with one of the most important fashion stylists in Italy. She lives in Florence, but works all over the country. She built her own brand after gaining experience working with the major fashion brands like Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Benetton, and Calzedonia . Her experience and strong personality give the interns a once in a lifetime fashion experience.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion styling, be proactive, exude confidence, and have the initiative to make the most of this opportunity. Styling interns with the ability to handle pressure and new challenges will exceed in this great role.

This company is recognized for its timeless and elegant menswear. For over two decades the firm has made innovative steps in becoming a leader in the industry. The brand is highly sought after and has seen growth beyond its imagination, emerging in over 40 countries including China, England, and the US. Interns in this placement will get a diverse experience in the fashion industry and assist in various parts of the business.

Ideal Candidate: For fashion design the intern should have skills in sewing, draping, design, and cutting. Business or marketing interns should have applicable coursework or experience.

This showroom is a collective representation of many labels operated by Italian fashion companies. The organization has worked with many firms in the fashion industry and the most dynamic and reliable retailers in Tuscany. Interns in this placement will get a comprehensive business experience in a fast paced showroom. Typical intern tasks include working within the showroom, presenting collections and organizing orders for clients (those with more language skills will be able to interact more with clients), assisting with merchandise control, attending meetings with clientele, unpacking and pricing of new collections, and visual merchandising for clothes and accessories organized in the showroom.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have an academic background in fashion business/marketing and will be capable of handling multiple tasks at once.

This showroom is a fashion sales and marketing agency representing a number of distinguished French, British, Spanish and other international labels. The Showroom has both worldwide and sole UK distribution rights for the labels it represents and sells to Independent boutiques, fashion chain stores and significant department stores. A diverse range of womenswear, menswear, childrenswear and accessories are offered, with a growing client base and a record of building strong Brands through focused marketing, and excellent buyers and press relations. Tasks may include: Up-keeping and merchandising the collections in the showroom. Monitoring press coverage and maintaining the press cuttings folder. Sending out of samples to publications. Chasing back outstanding samples. Writing press releases for all of our brands. Contacting celebrity agencies/stylists to push for celebrities to wear our brands. Researching new designers which we could potentially represent.

Ideal Candidate: Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, self-motivated, highly organized, educational background and/or experience/interest in fashion marketing/PR/sales.

This designer specializes in a mixture of textures, fabrics, embroidery and crochet. Her collections have been featured in various major publications worldwide. They seek a PR assistant and personal assistant for the designer/company owner. The selected intern will develop skills in fashion PR and work with various publications, stylists and photographers. He/she will also assist in the PR preparations of their Spring & Fall collections for London's Fashion week.

Ideal Candidate: Sophomore class standing and a 3.1 GPA. A strong combination of fashion, marketing, and/or PR coursework is required.

This company is a leading brand on the polo circuit and has been selected as the official supplier to several major tournaments, polo teams and polo clubs. The brand is worn by the best polo professionals from around the world as well as by amateur polo players, including members of the Royal Family, and polo watchers. Interns with this placement will be able to experience a variety of different sides of the business, working with suppliers, helping the design team, analyzing competitors, forecasting, and merchandising.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this internship will have a background in fashion and will be eager to make their mark in helping to launch a major brand. The candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently and as a part of small team.

This high-end boutique houses a couture wedding, formal, and semi-formal collection by the owner/lead designer as well as several other accessory collections that complement the main line. For an intern interested in an inside look into the business happenings of a small, successful boutique, this is an amazing experience! The intern will assist with marketing, PR, and new media strategy as wel as general business operations working closely with this highly skilled, small professional team located in their central London studio and boutique.

Ideal Candidate: Fashion business, marketing or merchandising background with an interest in bespoke design and retail.

This fashion forward footwear brand brings together deliberately juxtaposed elements that would be at war without creative expertise. To avoid a world that has become cluttered with carbon copies, their creative view is independent, irreverent, and curious. Their website blogs about all things fashion from a unique perspective.

Ideal Candidate: Background in fashion journalism, marketing, and/or photography with excellent writing skills.

This designer won Sky 1's reality TV show "Project Catwalk", establishing himself "as one of the most exciting young designers around". This success led to a contract with the online retailer oli.co.uk and the launch of his self-named line. Interns with this design house will immerse themselves in the fast paced world of London fashion in a business and marketing capacity. Tasks may include: Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies; Liaising with company directors and answering inquiries from media, individuals and other organizations; Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media; Analyzing media coverage; Writing and editing in-house press, updating Facebook, twitter, and blogs; Devising and coordinating photo opportunities; Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours; Maintaining and updating website.

Ideal Candidate: Fashion Business or Marketing majors. The ability to multi-task is essential in this demanding environment.

This unique fashion and lifestyle organization sells merchandise through hundreds of retail outlets in England and Australia. In the last ten years, they have continued to grow the business to maintain their position at the forefront of organic natural clothing manufacturing and retailing. They seek an intern interested in environmentally conscious clothing alternatives who is willing to assist with general office duties and provide managerial support to our London based retail operation.

Ideal Candidate: Freshman class standing, a 2.8 GPA and a strong interest in fashion, retail and business administration in a social entrepreneurship environment.

This fashion showroom in downtown Milan features a host of well known exclusive designers. In a fashion business capacity, interns will learn how a high end showroom is run, interact with buyers and merchandisers and assist the team in day to day operations. The showroom is looking to further expand its international capabilities and will task the intern with helping with the process.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a degree in marketing, fashion business or business. Basic Italian language skills are required. Speed and the desire to learn are required to succeed in this role.

This company was founded in 1960 and focuses on production and distribution of childrenswear. Since the 1970s the entrepreneurial spirit has led the founder to produce a prˆt-a-porter collection for women. Four important license agreements are signed with different noted fashion designers and together this collective group represents the company as a whole. Interns with this company will work in a general fashion business capacity, touching upon all the facets that make the business successful. Specific tasks will vary depending on the intern's areas of expertise.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be a graduate in business or fashion business with basic Italian language skills and strong computer and internet research skills.

This large fashion showroom is a space where agents interpret each specific fashion sector's distribution strategies and provide more than 800 stores with operational marketing support. Buyers and merchandisers convene in a dynamic work environment where the intern will be able to immerse themselves in a truly fast-paced showroom environment. General fashion business, marketing, merchandising and buying will all be touched upon in this internship.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a background in fashion business with basic Italian language skills and strong computer and Internet research skills.

Situated in the heart of the Milanese golden quad, this unique showroom specializes in PR and distribution of important brands recognized by the fashion scene worldwide. Today, the showroom operates in 63 countries, exclusively distributing prestigious brands of shoes and bags produced by excellent Italian companies.Interns who are accepted for an internship at this prestigious showroom will be able to gain firsthand knowledge and experience with one of the premier showrooms of Milan.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be a graduate in business or fashion business with skills in Microsoft Office programs.

This historical Italian luxury fashion company specializes in pret-a-porter, haute couture, wedding dresses and accessories. The brand is timeless in it's tradition, elegance and modern day sophistication. Tasks may include: assisting with a variety of tasks to help promote and grow the brand; analyzing current marketing strategy and contributing to the marketing communication plan; building a business case for e-commerce; assisting with buyer meetings; engaging in business development efforts.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will speak beginner to intermediate Italian and have a strong background in business, marketing, fashion and customer service.

This world-renowned label is the epitome of everything New York. It's fast paced and one of the most competitive placements you could find.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a flawless portfolio and apply a minimum of six months before the start date. Previous internship experience is essential.

There are two positions available for a famous fashion design showroom in the heart of New York City. This brand is well know and consistently adorns celebrities on the red carpet. They are looking for fashion merchandising and marketing interns to help in a variety of tasks including model casting, visual display, press, event planning, dinners, web work, writing, sending out pictures, and sales assistance. This is a face paced environment for experienced fashion merchandisers, and an incredible "foot in the door".

Ideal Candidate: 3rd year and up at school, majoring in Fashion Merchandising or Marketing. Previous Experience is ideal for this demanding position.

This sophisticated fashion house is seeking a marketing intern to help in the following areas: Develop new creative campaigns to increase Facebook fans and interactions, Twitter followers and other SM platform engagement • Utilizing blogs, and other media technologies to raise brand awareness • Develop relationships with fashion bloggers and increase brand info dissemination • Interact and act as the liaison between the PR company and the brand • Overseeing the promotion of material for viral impact • Building a social media profile analysis of key competitors including what platforms they use, how they participate along with key performance metrics • Daily interaction with the designer and sales team to help promote and generate campaigns for B to B marketing

Ideal Candidate: Have a strong interest in fashion, contemporary woman's ready to wear • Passionate and knowledgeable about establishing a positive social media presence • Idea generators: inspired by culture, fashion, arts, music, travel or business • Excellent attention to detail, able to prioritize tasks and manage time • Ability to think beyond the task, meet and exceed a standard of excellence

Designer showroom working with major designers

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have experience in reaching out to stores, vetting partners, working with excel to update clients on sales, and meeting with clients to discuss brand strategy.

This internship is with a unique Parisian multi-label concept store offering luxury cocktail and evening dresses as well as wedding gowns, accessories, jewelry and shoes. This is a fabulous store in the middle of the fashion district in Paris. The intern will be mainly based in the store itself and will work alongside two experienced fashion professionals, working with customers and assisting with merchandising and store layout. Those interested in understanding how a luxury store functions will enjoy this well-rounded placement. In the beginning the intern will be assisting the staff, and specifically assisting with the bridal wear section, but may progress to work independently in this section. This unique placement is English speaking friendly! REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Sophomore standing, relevant background in fashion business/merchandising/marketing. Beginner French is acceptable.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a background in fashion and a desire to work with bridal-wear. Some French language skills absolutely necessary.

This designer is well known for her resort wear, swims suits and dresses through their creative use of exotic prints from around the world. Their product line is targeted towards a high end consumer base. This is a creative and personality driven organization. Interns will do merchandising and general office work, ordering and other business tasks. Although there is some exposure to design practices and procedures, this is not a design focused placement.

Ideal Candidate: A background and interest in fashion business, marketing, business or merchandising. Well organized and keen to gain a well rounded experience. Strong work ethic and the right attitude is required.

One of Australia's leading fashion companies, the designer started her career in San Francisco before launching the label in Australia and now has several sub brands as part of the organization. The designs are sexy, playful, beautifully constructed and tailored. This designer has a reputation for being clever, creative, bold and brave. She is well known for selecting stylists, sales people, and creative teams to collaborate with which push the label to the edge. The label has become synonymous with featuring high profile supermodels and international talent at fashion shows. Interns in a general business placement will be exposed to a range of departments and will learn how the retail and wholesale business is managed including merchandising; showroom prep; production and online and social media.

Ideal Candidate: Fashion Business major, opportunities to intern in variety of areas depending on interests and skills. Must be knowledgeable and be confident enough to show initiative.

This established Australian fashion company has multiple retail stores focused on a mid-priced market. The selected intern(s) will get an excellent overview to many aspects of fashion business, retail, publicity and general operations. Students will work with their in-house staff on marketing, PR, as well as help plan for new seasonal launches. They will also use their knowledge and fashion passion for website contributions as well.

Ideal Candidate: This placement is ideal for first and second year fashion students interested in a well-rounded experience in fashion business.

The company is a designer and manufacturer of fresh, wearable women's clothing for the 20 - 35 yr old market. This cool office is located in the inner city of Sydney and offers students a opportunity to build their skills in a serious growing fashion company. Tasks: Fashion Marketing interns will work on images for their online store; Update and promote brand through social media, work on design and delivery of mass mailings; Work with retailers on give-aways, online promotions; Work on orders and stocking and produce appropriate spec sheets for forward season and new season styles; Liaise with our PR team on new collaborations, stories and PR opportunities; Trend research and forecasting; Work on new season photo shoot; Work on new collection in terms of styling / detail / print / color.

Ideal Candidate: Background in marketing, PR, fashion coursework and some work experience preferred. Interest and knowledge of fashion trends and styles. Experience with Photoshop and mac PC programs. Ideal for someone seeking to break into the fashion industry.

This firm has a small central Sydney office and is involved in a socially conscious enterprise; the production of organic T-shirt designs produced in Bali and sold internationally. Their humanitarian mission is for social change as a percentage of profits go back to education of Balinese children. This position requires a combination of creative marketing and writing skills coupled with advanced computer skill sets. Candidates interested in fashion business, marketing, international business management and consumer behavior will flourish in this well-rounded placement. The company principals are very willing to treat the intern like a senior team member and have a well designed internship program. Tasks may include: online fashion marketing; daily update of blogs; approach bloggers and news sites; update photo and video materials; customer conversations online; customer satisfaction follow ups and surveys across market base; organizing events and photo shoots; recording videos, and more!

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Experience with e-marketing and social medial platforms such as Constant Contact, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc. is highly desired.

This handbag company specializes in luxury baby bags for the style conscious mother - a woman who wants the practicality of a diaper bag hidden in the facade of a cool, luxe, must-have designer handbag. These handbags have been designed to carry literally everything while keeping mom fashionable and confident!

Ideal Candidate: Knowledge and drive to work in the world of high-end fashion handbags.