About Fashion Business

Fashion Business is Global Experiences' strongest and most varied field! Roles may incorporate administration of Fashion distribution, stock control and fashion product merchandising, invoice management and control, assistance with fashion production processes and learning clothes manufacturing and design techniques. The roles below touch upon merchandising, buying, selling, styling, events, marketing, photography and more. Your placement will depend on what you want to accomplish while abroad. Inquire today!

Location Placements



Florence

Italian Fashion Business with a Twist

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This company offers a new, forward thinking and higly 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 higly motivated team who are specialists in fashion and deal mostly designer wear. Interns will get to explore the marketing a business development sides of the business, working with international clients and assisting the marketing team.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion and for business, a degree in marketing or business, and basic italian language skills.

  • 5/27/2012
  • 9 weeks
  • 8/26/2012
  • 12 weeks
  • 1/6/2013
  • 12 weeks

Fashion Styling with an Iconic Fashionista

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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 from experience working with the major important italian fashion brands: Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Benetton, Calzedonia, barbie baby , monnalisa etc. Her experience and strong personality give to the interns the possibility have a once in a lifetime fashion experience. Styling interns with the ability to handle pressure and new challenges will exceed in this great role.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion styling, be proactive, fast in completing tasks, excude confidence, and have the initiative to make the most of the opportunity. Intermediate Italian is required for this intimate role.

  • 5/27/2012
  • 9 weeks
  • 8/26/2012
  • 12 weeks
  • 1/6/2013
  • 12 weeks

Fast Paced Fashion Showroom

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This showroom is a collective representation of varied companies operated by long time 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.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have an academic background in fashion business/marketing and will be capable of handling multiple tasks at once. Beginner to intermediate speakers are acceptable, but those with stronger language will interact with more clients.

  • 5/27/2012
  • 9 weeks
  • 8/26/2012
  • 12 weeks
  • 1/6/2013
  • 12 weeks

Mens Wear in Florence

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This company is recognized for it?s timeless and elegant menswear. For over two decades the firm has made innovative steps to becoming a leader in the industry. The company impeccably crafts the ?total look? for the everyday man. The brand is being highly sought after and has seen growth beyond it?s imagination, emerging in over 40 countries including China, England, India, Mexico, Russia, and the US. Interns in a design capacity will get to work with design team and expand their skills in menswear. Marketing or business interns will obtain a diverse experience, assisting 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. Intermediate Italian is required for both.

  • 5/27/2012
  • 9 weeks
  • 8/26/2012
  • 12 weeks
  • 1/6/2013
  • 12 weeks

London

Fashion Sales and Marketing Agency

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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.

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

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 6/23/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Eco fiber fashion company

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This unique fashion and lifestyle organization sells merchandise through hundreds retail outlets 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.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 6/23/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Fashion Business in the London Fashion World

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This designer specializes in a mixture of textures, fabrics, embroidery and crochet. Her collections have been featured in various major publications worldwide They seeks 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 Londons Fashion week.

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

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 6/23/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Couture, Ready-to-Wear, and Bridal fashion designer

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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.

Ideal Candidate: Fashion Business majors with a marketing or studio background. The ability to multi-task is essential in this demanding environment.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 6/23/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Fashion wear label for Polo enthusiasts

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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.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 6/23/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Milan

Fashion Marketing Role in a High End Showroom

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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, 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 desire to learn should be the distinctive qualities the intern will need to succeed.

  • 5/27/2012
  • 9 weeks
  • 8/12/2012
  • 12 weeks

Fashion Business with a High End Fashion Group

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This company was founded in 1960, and focusses on production and distribution of childrenswear. Since the 1970s the entrepreneurial spirit has lead the founder to produce a prˆt … 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 good computer and internet competencies.

  • 5/27/2012
  • 9 weeks
  • 8/12/2012
  • 12 weeks

Dynamic Fashion Business Role in a Milan Showroom

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This large fashion showroom is a space where agents interpret each specific fashion sector's distribution strategies and provide more than 800 stores 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 be graduate in fashion business, with basic italian language skills and good competencies with computer and internet.

  • 5/27/2012
  • 9 weeks
  • 8/12/2012
  • 12 weeks

Fashion Business in a Storied International Showroom

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Situated in the heart of the Milanese golden quad, this showroom is unique, completely dedicated and specialized in PR and distribution of important brands recognized on the fashion scene, worldwide. The founders were some of the first to believe in the power of accessories by opening their first showroom in Via Montenapoleone in the 1980's. Season after season they reinforces their presence on the international market, by distributing to the best stores in the world: today, the showroom operates in 63 countries, exclusively distributing prestigious brands of shoes and bags produced by excellent Italian companies known for their artistic abilities as well as for their quality. Interns who are accepted for an internship at this prestigeous 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 basic italian language skills and good computer and internet competencies.

  • 5/27/2012
  • 9 weeks
  • 8/12/2012
  • 12 weeks

New York City

Iconic fashion label

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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.

  • 6/10/2012
  • 8 weeks

Merchandising for Exclusive Bridal Designer

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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 postion.

  • 6/10/2012
  • 8 weeks

Designer Showroom

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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.

  • 6/10/2012
  • 8 weeks

Paris

Premiere bridal store in the heart of Paris

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This unique Parisian multi label concept store offering luxury cocktail and evening dresses as well as wedding gowns, accessories, jewelry and shoes, is a fabulous store in the middle of the fashion districts in Paris. The intern in this placement will be mainly based in the store itself and will work along side two experienced fashion professionals understanding how a luxury store functions. In the beginning the intern will be assisting the staff, and specifically assisting with the bridal wear section, but may progress to work independantly 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 bridalwear. French language skills a bonus.

  • 5/20/2012
  • 10 weeks
  • 9/2/2012
  • 12 weeks
  • 1/13/2013
  • 12 weeks

Sydney

Prominent Womenswear Designer

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One of Australia's leading fashion company, the designer started her career in San Francisco before and 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 and has a reputation for being clever, creative, bold and brave. The designer 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.

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

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Fashion business with large retail Company

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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.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Testimonials about Fashion Business

Lauryn
University of Alabama
London

“My placement with a major clothing designer was the best fit for me. He helped to teach me all the different facets of being a designer and how to run a business. It was an amazing experience where I met a wonderful group of people. A journey that is unforgettable.”


Brittany
University of Giorgia
London

“Having this internship really confirms my career in fashion merchandising.”


Charlotte
Fashion Company Sydney
Sydney

" I went to a fashion show this afternoon with Sam from the marketing department, which was really good fun and now have a stack of australian fashion magazines which came in our goody bags! I have had a fabulous first week. it has gone so quickly! Firstly the other interns, who I met last Friday, and myself went to a zoo in Sydney last sunday and we are also going out tonight for a meal and maybe a couple of drinks! They all seem lovey, as are the family I am staying with. They have been very kind and helpful in getting me settled, and have shown me around the eastern suburbs which are beautiful, as well as vital stuff like which buses to get and from where!! In a couple of weeks there will be more work to do with their birthday celebrations events so that will be exciting. But overall a wonderful first week in Sydney! It is forecast to be 27 degrees this weekend so think im going to head to the beach!!


Myra

Milan

"I cannot fully express in words how my internship with Global Experiences has changed my life. Coming back home, I am a new person who has grown more than I ever realized I could in 3 months living abroad."


Anitha
Indiana University
Milan

"Global Experiences allows for an amazing experience in a foreign country. Not only are you fully immersed in culture and language, but you meet amazing people and you gain valuable work experience."


Amanda
Drexel University
Milan

"Certainly, I believe that my work experience abroad will give me an edge against the competition especially in this economy. It will also boost my resume. It was a great experience and worth every penny."


Eric
Cloud State University
Milan

"Was what I hoped it would be. I could ony do so much not knowing the language, but I was able to observe and learn a lot. I think I got a competitive edge in my career by getting experience in a large international showroom and in one of the fashion capitals."


Lucy
University of Alabama
London

"London is fantastic. I looove everything about it! London Fashion Week was absolutely AMAZING. Words can’t even describe!"