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Summer fashion internship in Italy or Australia!
This program provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the cutthroat world of global fashion. Travel abroad, learn new language skills (Italy) and enhance future career prospects while experiencing the wonders of a foreign culture.
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Program Includes
The following is generally included in all of our fashion programs:
- Internship Placement
- Intensive Language Training (Italy)
- US based program coordinator to prepare you for your program
- Accommodation in a single room in shared house or apartment
- 24/7 on the ground support & emergency contact
- Arrangement of required internship visa (Australia)
 - Personal Mobile phone throughout program
- Orientation & Welcome meeting
- Predeparture pack of further program and city info
- Lonely Planet Guide
- Global Experiences Tshirt
- Medical/Travel Insurance (Optional)
- Airport Pickup (included in Australia , optional in Italy )
- Weekend Excursion (Optional add on)
- and the Experience of a Lifetime!
Choose between Italy or Australia
The first task we ask of you is probably the most difficult: Choose between Italy or Australia!
Other than the obvious cultural differences, the primary difference between these programs is the language training component in Italy. Second to that is the length of programs and the start dates so please review the chart below in the Start Dates & Fees section. Placements in Australia are finalized prior to your departure while most placements in Italy require the intern to be present for interviews in order to better assess language proficiency and other skills to facilitate the optimum placement for each intern.
Of course, both locations offer great programs that provide excellent opportunities for practical work experience in the highly competitive and much sought after field of fashion. These are the only programs of this kind that we know of in the world today.
 Florence or Milan, Italy: 9 week, 10 week & 3 month programs that include one or two months of intensive Italian language training followed by one or two months of practical internship experience working for an Italian fashion company.
 Sydney, Australia: 6, 8 & 10 week programs working for an established Australian fashion design or merchandising company. Work in design, merchandising, marketing, administration, or other departments.
Please click on the following links to email the appropriate Program Coordinator for the location you are interested:
Contact Italy Fashion Coordinator Contact Australia Fashion Coordinator
Program Fees & Start Dates
In addition to the following program fees, please note that we collect a non-refundable application fee ($100USD for Italy, $500 for Australia) at the time of application.
Location
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Length
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Dates
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App Deadline
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Fees |
Florence, Italy
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9 Weeks
10 Weeks
3 Month
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May 28 - Jul. 27
Apr. 30 - Jul. 6
Jul. 30 - Oct. 12
Apr. 30 - Jul. 20
Jul . 30 - Oct. 26
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Apr. 26
Mar. 29
May 31
Mar. 29
May 31
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3790 Euro
3890 Euro (Beginner's Package)
3890 Euro
3990 Euro (Beginner's Package)
4790 Euro
4890 Euro (Beginner's Package)
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Milan, Italy
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9 Weeks
3 Months
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May 28 - Jul. 27
Apr. 30 - Jul. 20
Jul . 30 - Oct. 26
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Apr. 26
Mar. 29
May 31
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3790 Euro
3890 Euro (Beginner's Package)
4790 Euro
4890 Euro (Beginner's Package)
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Sydney, Australia
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6 Weeks
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May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
July 5
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Mar. 15/Feb. 15
Mar. 22/Feb. 22
Mar. 29/Mar. 1
Apr. 5/Mar. 8
Apr. 12/Mar. 15
Apr. 19/Mar. 22
Apr. 26/Mar. 29
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$4390 USD
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Sydney, Australia
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8 Weeks
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May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
July 5
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Mar. 15/Feb. 15
Mar. 22/Feb. 22
Mar. 29/Mar. 1
Apr. 5/Mar. 8
Apr. 12/Mar. 15
Apr. 19/Mar. 22
Apr. 26/Mar. 29
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$4790 USD
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Sydney, Australia
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10 Weeks
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May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
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Mar. 15/Feb. 15
Mar. 22/Feb. 22
Mar. 29/Mar. 1
Apr. 5/Mar. 8
Apr. 12/Mar. 15
Apr. 19/Mar. 22
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$5090 USD
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** Please note we must charge in Euro or Australian Dollars due to the unstable nature of the global currency markets and the fact that we are obliged to pay our partner organizations abroad in local currencies. Please check with our program coordinators should you have any questions or to receive accurate conversion rates on the day you submit payment.Click here for a currency converter that will estimate the fees in your local currency.
*** Please note that fashion internships in Milan that begin on May 29 are only available in the area of fashion business (not design or merchandising).
Application Deadline for Australia Programs:
Please note: Allow 10 weeks prior to start date for application processing for all American applicants traveling for 4 months or less, and those traveling on a Working Holiday Visa (Available to citizens of: United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China, Finland, the Republic of Cyprus, France, and Italy , Belgium, Estonia and Taiwan).
All others allow 14 weeks prior to start date for application processing. So please plan accordingly when applying. As soon as we confirm the internship with the company, we send you a confirmation form with all the company details, contact person, your immediate supervisor, company profile, and internship description. At this time, full payment will be due.
Placement Options and General Descriptions
All placements are full time opportunities and you will choose the area of the fashion industry in which you would like to work. These positions should be taken very seriously as interns will be working with established (often known worldwide) fashion companies that are providing incredible opportunities for you to gain real world experience in a very competitive industry.
 As there are many areas of focus within the industry and we have opportunities available throughout and, in most cases, you are able to choose from the following:
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion Marketing
- Fashion Business Administration
- Fashion Retail
The following information provides a sampling of the Internship Confirmation we provide each intern, including job descriptions, responsibilities, skills learned, and other relevant details that one can expect from our programs. (Please note: The links below provide sample information relating to our Australia internships. Considering the need to assess language skills and to have an in person interview for most of our Italy fashion placements, the majority of this information will be provided to you in Italy.)
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"I have had the most amazing time here in Australia. My internship in the fashion industry, was with one of the top australian designers. I was able to be a part of the process from start to finish and see an entire clothing range come together. It was a really hands on experience and I had the time of my life."
- Joanna, Fashion Intern, Australia
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- Fashion Design Assistant Intern - tasks generally include working with designers, fabrics, projects, and contributing to the business in relation to the experience you hope to gain as detailed in the application process. The aim for these internships is to enhance any existing experience and training in Fashion Design and to help formalize your business communication skills in a practical environment. The positions will be in a supervised environment and under the guidance of professionals within the industry.
Click Here for a Sample Fashion Design Internship Placement Confirmation
- Fashion Merchandising/Marketing Intern - work closely with marketing department, design team, administration and other departments for purpose of marketing fashion collections and company product line. Work on new projects and existing campaigns while learning valuable skills directly related to the marketing side of the fashion world.
Click Here for Sample Fashion Merchandising/Marketing Intern Confirmation
- Fashion Modeling Intern - assist with preparation for upcoming fashion shows, assist designers and modeling team, assist organization of fashion shoots and events, and with general tasks related to modeling company fashions, provide team support, and other tasks related to this aspect of the business.
Click Here for Sample Fashion Modeling Intern Placement Confirmation
- Other Fashion Intern - work in various other sectors of the fashion industry including business administration, retail, human resources, or any other department found within a fashion company. Email us for more information for Italy or Australia.
Program Benefits and Quick Facts
- Unparalleled practical work experience in fashion industry
- Excellent boost to Resume/CV with letter of reference from company upon completion of internship
- Unique exposure to internal workings of global fashion industry
- Establish invaluable contacts in fashion business
- Work closely with industry professionals and gain new skills in a hands on environment
- Real world experience in the cut throat field of fashion
- Customized placements to match your expectations and skills
Accommodations
Housing is included in a shared apartment with other participants, however, other options are generally available in either Italy or Australia for an added fee, including single stay, homestay or studios in some cases. It is important to understand our accommodations policies and how they relate to your program. More general information regarding accommodations in Italy can be found by clicking here
Again, please be sure to review accommodations information on our Italy or Australia summer internship pages as it all applies to our fashion programs as well.
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