Week 4

This past week has been by far one of the most hectic weeks ever. We had at least four photo shoots we had to prepare for. This was my first time, going this intense with preparing for photo shoots. We had to pack up the merchandise, pick up samples, create trend boards, etc. Surely enough as I expected and as I was told the fashion industry is not all that glamorous. However, I wouldn't trade this experience for anything else. Also early this week, my boss allowed me to go a view a designer's launch collection of accessories, and I also got to attend a Rebecca Minkoff launch party, which was a plus. In this past month, this internship has taught me so much about the industry that I had not previously learned. I am learning more and more about each designer, as well as the brand. Also, working for the closet has built my administration knowledge, as far as being checking and answering e-mails, brief overview in expenses, how the industry obtains all this merchandise from companies, to getting to learn more about the people I work for, the accessories editors. I value asking editors if they would like me to get them lunch, coffee, do printing, organizing, or just help with anything because as I stated before, I want to be remembered in a good way. One day as I was leaving, one of the editors that I thought never really paid attention to me that much, called me by name and started asking me where I lived, where I went to school, my education background, my goals, and from this information she gave me suggestions on what I should do and what she did, and what it takes to make it in this industry and I appreciate her so much for that. Because as an intern you are constantly in contact with PR companies, I constantly familiarize myself with these companies and each and everyday we are building a new relationship with someone. Also, because I enjoy going to the PR Companies and can get back in a timely fashion, my boss usually asks me to run most of the errands. I am the only intern besides one other intern who is not seeking a degree in journalism. In this internship, I am learning more about the people around me in general. I like the fact that this internship is keeps me on my toes, sometimes gets me a little off track with my school work, but I still maintain. Having this internship on my resume has created a lot of opportunities for me outside of the office such as creating job offers with companies such as Top Shop and Juicy Couture. However, I am already working in the accessories department at Aldo Shoes, and trying to maintain school and my internship is a lot, I feel as if it is very rewarding.