As an intern at PAPER Magazine, I have been able to experience hands on what goes on at a magazine. Though I don't specifically work in the fashion
department, I do deal a lot with the garments that are to be used for photo shoots. When an item comes into the office, I have to fill out sheets
that describe each garment in great detail, making sure to check off each one individually, so as not to leave any behind/be sure that none have
been left out. I have also been given the opportunity to go on the actual photo shoots, working under the stylists. For one shoot, the stylist
even let me pick out the specific looks that the models wore in the shoot! Overall, my internship has been a great one, since I really love the environment
at PAPER. My experiences here have provided me with helpful insight for my future in the industry.
Mallory - Class of 2008
Having the opportunity to intern in the sales division of IT USA has been an unbelievable experience. Not only did I get to work with great people, I also got to work
with the collections of some of my favorite designers, ranging from Galliano to Cavalli. I got to witness the whole sales process for the market period of Winter/Fall
2008. It was amazing getting to take part in merchandising the showroom, dressing and accessorizing models, as well as helping with appointments between the buyers and
our vendors during market week. My fashion classes at Marist definitely prepared me for a lot of the responsibilities I was given. Some tasks included updating pricing
and line sheets, preparing look booklets and putting together style/purchase information for clients. Overall it was a great time, and I'm glad to know I found a job I
have fun doing.
Nicole - Class of 2008
Kaitlyn - Class of 2009
As an intern at BCBG Max Azria, I worked with the right-wing brands, primarily BCBGeneration. I worked closely with both the sales team and the merchandising team. In
the showroom, I would help to organize the different deliveries of clothes, dress the mannequins, steam the clothes, and perform any other activities that would help in
the preparation of the showroom for appointments. In the office, I often helped the merchandisers with excel spreadsheets, such as hindsight's and selling history. In
addition, I assisted the sales team by making phone calls to new prospects, and assembling BCBGeneration packages and post cards to send out to new prospects. BCBG was
a great place to work, because the people that worked there were nice, appreciative of my work, and were always willing to help me learn. Overall it was a terrific
experience, and I learned a lot about merchandising and wholesale sales.
Jessica - Class of 2008
Interning at Donna Karan in the planning division has provided me with a
solid foundation for my future career. Working alongside the planners
and the buyers has offered me a clear understanding of how the retail
end of the business works. My time in the planning division has been
spent analyzing sales trends, organizing and building in-depth
spreadsheets and predicting future budgets and markdowns. The knowledge
I have learned in my fashion merchandising classes have definitely been
helpful during my internship. These classes coupled with my experiences
at Donna Karan have provided me with a solid foundation and
unforgettable experiences that I will carry with me throughout my
career.
Lauren - Class of 2008
Having the opportunity to intern in the accessories sales department at
Michael Kors has been a great way to bring the fashion merchandising
curriculum to life. My daily tasks include anything from scheduling
meetings with buyers to tracking samples to creating spreadsheets for
analyzing sales. My supervisors give me a lot of responsibility and are
always willing to answer any questions along the way. I feel confident
that the combination of my coursework at Marist and my experience as an
intern will prepare me for my future in the fashion industry.
Valerie - Class of 2009
As a beauty and fashion editorial intern at Family Circle, I've experienced the inner workings of the magazine business firsthand. My job requires a ton of organization: I keep track of all the
clothing, shoes, cosmetics and skincare products we receive from PR companies and assemble accurate credit information for whatever we feature in the magazine. Every day on the job is an exciting
new experience: sorting through piles of bikinis in January, calling twenty PR reps to figure out which brand of lip-gloss the beauty editor used in her last story, sitting in on a pitch from a
handbag designer, or helping out with a photo shoot for an upcoming issue!
Meghan - Class of 2008
Interning at Donna Karan International has allowed me to put my classroom based knowledge to work with hands on experience which has cultivated my comprehensive understanding of the material
overall. Working alongside the assistant and senior buyers I have gained insight into the actual occurrences in the buying segment of the fashion industry. The combination of a sound educational
program and my internship experience has given me the skills and confidence I need to enter into the industry.
Nicole - Class of 2008
Working at More Magazine has been an amazing experience that has solidified my desire to enter fashion publishing. At More I have worked extensively with the Fashion, Beauty and
Accessories Editors as well as the Model Castings Director. I have compiled sample lists, maintained the beauty and fashion closets, organized press releases, helped book models, fact checked
articles and prepped for photo shoots. From printing out look-books, to fact checking final copy, I was able to take part in the many steps that lead to publishing. The Fashion Program at Marist
College and my internships have given me a glimpse into the world of fashion publishing and provided me with many memories. I now feel confident in entering the fast- paced, ever- changing
Fashion Industry.
Morgan - Class of 2008, with Christie Brinkley for an upcoming More issue.
Working at Allure magazine has truly been an amazing experience. I learned a lot about the fashion magazine industry and was able to gain a better
understanding of the hard work that goes into producing a top fashion magazine. At Allure, I worked with the booking editors. I had to help make
sure that everything was booked for each photo shoot. Many people do not realize that it takes a lot of hard work to set up photo shoot. Not only
did I help with booking models, props, venues, and stylists, I was always able to attend a photo shoot. This is an experience that I will always
remember. Putting everything together, attending the photo shoot and finally seeing the final outcome in the magazine has no words to describe it.
Working at Allure was a great time and I was very committed to my job. I hope that one day I will be able to work at a talented fashion magazine.
Jacqueline - Class of 2008
Having the opportunity to intern for Calvin Klein was an amazing experience
for me. I was able to apply what I learned from my education at Marist, into
this internship, which helped it become a great success! I was able to learn
so much from this internship that I feel confident going out and working in
the fashion industry.
Jessica - Class of 2007
I have gained invaluable experience from my internship, and I feel it has
prepared me for a career in the fashion industry. I enjoyed learning new skills
and I got hands-on experience which will help me in my future endeavors."
Stefanie - Class of 2008
My fall semester of my senior year I interned at Armani Exchange in the Women's
Merchandising Department. I shadowed the Women.s Merchandise Managers. I kept
track of samples and lab dips from various seasons in all of the categories in
the women's department. I was given a special competitive shopping project,
which required me to shop A|X competitors and report my findings on trends, prices,
made in labels, colors, fabrics, and silhouettes. I also had the opportunity to sit
in on fittings along with design and tech. In my spring semester, I interned at the
Design Library in Wappinger's Falls. The Design Library is the world's largest
collection of fabrics, paintings, wallpapers, embroideries, and yarn dyes. The
collection is housed in a warehouse where it is categorized and organized. The pieces
in the Library are shown in sales meetings to design and creative teams who purchases
pieces to use as inspiration in their collections. My day to day duties included
coding and organizing pieces in the library, mounting fabric swatches and paintings,
and assisting sales representatives in pulling collections for sales meetings (for such
retailers as AE, Victoria's Secret, and Banana Republic). Other opportunities included
accompanying sales reps on sales meetings at retail headquarters in NYC, and observing
in house sales meetings by design teams from various retailers (such as Chico's, Coldwater
Creek, and Mint)
Sarah - Class of 2007
I have nothing but great things to say about my internship experience at B. Robinson Optical.
Unlike the typical intern "duties" such as making copies, running errands for the boss and making
coffee, my internship tasks within the company's product development department had a much higher
level of responsibility than one would expect. From finding inspiration and possible materials,
shapes and techniques for future sunglass and optical designs, to reviewing and editing order
placements to be sent to international factories, I never felt as if my intern responsibilities
were at all meaningless. From my personal experience, Marist's fashion program does an excellent
job at finding and placing interested students in internships that leave them with first hand
knowledge and experience that will carry over to their future careers.
Julie - Class of 2007
