What is a Fashion Internship?

 🧵 What is a Fashion Internship?

A fashion internship is a short-term opportunity (usually 1–6 months) where you work with a fashion brand, designer, magazine, PR agency, or retail company to gain real-world experience. It’s meant to give you hands-on exposure to the fashion industry.

 

🧠 What You Can Learn:

• Styling and trend research

• Assisting on photoshoots

• Garment production and design processes

• Fashion marketing & PR

• Writing for fashion blogs or magazines

• Event coordination (e.g., fashion shows)

• Social media content planning

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✅ Who Should Apply?

• Fashion design or communication students

• Aspiring stylists, editors, marketers, or PR reps

• Anyone trying to break into the fashion industry!

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📍 Where to Find Fashion Internships

🔎 Websites:

1. LinkedIn – Great for networking and job listings

2. Fashion Workie – UK-based, but includes global roles

3. BoF Careers (Business of Fashion) – High-quality listings

4. Internship portals like:

   • Glassdoor

   • Indeed

   • Internshala (especially for India)

   • Chegg Internships

     
     
      

🎓 Fashion Schools / Colleges:

• If you're a student, check your college’s career cell. Many internships are shared internally.

📲 Social Media:

• Instagram: Many small brands post internship opportunities on Stories or their “Jobs” highlight.

• TikTok: Creators often share openings or tips.

• Follow brands and stylists you admire.

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✍️ How to Apply

1. Build a Strong Resume

   • Focus on skills relevant to fashion (creativity, communication, software like Adobe Illustrator, etc.)

   • Mention any related coursework or personal projects (e.g., styling shoots, blogs, etc.)

2. Create a Portfolio (if applicable)

   • Especially if you’re going into design, styling, or content creation

   • Use Behance, Canva, or a simple PDF

3. Write a Killer Cover Letter

   • Show passion for the brand

   • Mention what you hope to learn and how you’ll contribute

   • Keep it concise and tailored to each brand

4. Network

   • DM on Instagram (but be polite and professional)

   • Attend fashion events or panels (even virtual ones)

     
     
      

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💡 Bonus Tips

• Apply early – fashion internships are competitive.

• Be open to unpaid roles, especially at the start. (But know your rights!)

• Interning at a small brand = more hands-on work and responsibilities.

• Be professional even if it's a casual workplace.