Fashion Week Internships

In the fast-paced and glamorous world of fashion, opportunities for internships can seem like golden tickets to a promising career. However, my recent experience with Fashion Week Internships, a London-based company, has shown me just how deceptive and damaging these supposed opportunities can be.

Several months ago, my daughter, filled with excitement and anticipation, she signed up with Fashion Week Internships in hopes of securing an internship in Milan within the fashion industry. Their promises of invaluable experience and professional growth seemed too good to pass up. Little did I know, she was about to embark on a journey filled with disappointment, frustration, and financial strain.

As the supposed start date of her internship approached, she eagerly prepared herself for what we believed would be a transformative experience. However, just a week before she was set to depart, she received shocking news: Fashion Week Internships had failed to secure a placement for she in Milan. The internship she had been promised simply did not exist.

Left stranded in a foreign city with no purpose or direction, she was forced to reckon with the harsh reality of being misled by a company that purported to have my best interests at heart. To compound the situation, Fashion Week Internships proposed reimbursing solely their fees, showing no regard for the considerable expenses I had incurred for flights and accommodation

Months have passed since this ordeal began, and despite numerous promises and assurances, Fashion Week Internships has yet to fulfill their commitment to reimburse even their own fees, let alone cover the costs we incurred. Their lack of accountability and disregard for the well-being of their clients is appalling and cannot go unnoticed.

Therefore, we feel compelled to warn others about the deceitful practices of Fashion Week Internships. If you value your time, money, and sanity, I implore you to steer clear of this company at all costs. Do not be fooled by their glossy promises and enticing offers.

In conclusion, let my experience serve as a cautionary tale to anyone considering doing business with Fashion Week Internships. Avoid them  and save yourself from the heartache and financial strain that I have endured. The fashion industry may be competitive, but that is no excuse for companies like Fashion Week Internships to exploit the dreams and aspirations of hopeful individuals.

Getting to intern with the help of Fashion Week Internships was a great experience on the whole. Working with people that helped me to develop my skills and pushed me to try new things helped me gain great confidence and knowledge. My roles varied from pattern-cutting and sewing to elaborate embroidery for the couture pieces. I loved being involved in the creative and production processes and getting to see how high the level of craftsmanship is to produce truly beautiful pieces. A great place to learn.

I was hoping to get under the skin of the fashion industry in New York and to gain experience toward the goal of discovering what I want to do in my future career and I discovered both of those goals through this process. Interning at Cosmopolitan was daunting at first because it was such a great opportunity, but I quickly got settled and gained so much more than I expected from my workplace experience. Living in New York helped with my independence, and confidence, and it is a city I can see myself moving to again after graduation.

My overall experience interning with a fashion house was way beyond what I expected! With the help from the Fashion Week Internships staff, I was easily able to arrive and settle into NY life and the working environment. I learned a tremendous amount, and the level of responsibility I was given on a daily basis made the experience eye-opening and worthwhile. I couldn't have found this internship without fashion week, so I appreciate the hard work and effort they put into making my summer. Even though I traveled alone, there were lots of opportunities to meet other interns and see NYC.

My advice would be to take part in as many opportunities as possible, in your internship, and in the city, as the times really does go by so quickly.

A truly fulfilling travel experience!

I was made to feel instantly at home in the concrete jungle. The city has so much to offer, and is a foodie and guilty foodie paradise :). I spent 6 weeks in Midtown with Ralph Lauren corporate and everyday felt like a dream, working for such an iconic brand. Tasks and jobs varied each day and by the close
I feel like I had learned so much. Your time goes by so fast, so enjoy every moment and we were encouraged to take as many photos as we could to remember each day, so I will offer that as my little tip to all aspiring interns.