Dear Ms. Astley,
My name is Josephine Amusa, and I am an up and coming fashion journalist. This has proved to be an ardous task to say the least, but I am dedicated. How can I get my name out there? I see young people like Tavi Gevinson, and I am filled with envy and hope. I see myself doing nothing but writing about the splendor that fashion brings to my heart, but where do I start? Am I too young to intern? Do you have any advice or know any places that I could possibly intern?
Her response...
Dear Josephine,
It’s great to hear that you are such a fashion fan.
Our company, like many, only accepts college students as interns.
My top advice to you right now is to spend your free time educating yourself about fashion, art, and culture. Read every book, website, and blog about fashion. Read the history of fashion. Look at art book and go to museums to help refine and develop your eye. Look at clothes in stores closely so that you can learn more about design and fabric. Watch old film with a fashion slant to them — starring Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe, for example. These legendary stars have a profound and lingering impact on fashion. Watch great contemporary fashion films -- there are SO MANY. Unzipped, The September Issue, The Last Emperor, Bill Cunningham documentary, and documentaries on Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld that aired on Sundance channel.
Be sure to look at the fashion shows each season n Vogue.com or Style.com You must learn the collections and the designers to write about fashion.
Really your high school years are a time to further and fully explore your interest in fashion. It is a good idea to start blogging so you can develop your voice and writing style — but wait until you really have something to say!
The magic of Tavi is that she is an interesting writer with a real point of view and a deep appreciation and knowledge of fashion.
You might want to pick up a copy of the The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion. I think you will find it helpful and inspiring.
You also might want to look into applying to attend Teen Vogue Fashion University (held over a weekend in NYC in October) at some point. More information is available on our website.
All the best, Amy Astley
It’s great to hear that you are such a fashion fan.
Our company, like many, only accepts college students as interns.
My top advice to you right now is to spend your free time educating yourself about fashion, art, and culture. Read every book, website, and blog about fashion. Read the history of fashion. Look at art book and go to museums to help refine and develop your eye. Look at clothes in stores closely so that you can learn more about design and fabric. Watch old film with a fashion slant to them — starring Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe, for example. These legendary stars have a profound and lingering impact on fashion. Watch great contemporary fashion films -- there are SO MANY. Unzipped, The September Issue, The Last Emperor, Bill Cunningham documentary, and documentaries on Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld that aired on Sundance channel.
Be sure to look at the fashion shows each season n Vogue.com or Style.com You must learn the collections and the designers to write about fashion.
Really your high school years are a time to further and fully explore your interest in fashion. It is a good idea to start blogging so you can develop your voice and writing style — but wait until you really have something to say!
The magic of Tavi is that she is an interesting writer with a real point of view and a deep appreciation and knowledge of fashion.
You might want to pick up a copy of the The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion. I think you will find it helpful and inspiring.
You also might want to look into applying to attend Teen Vogue Fashion University (held over a weekend in NYC in October) at some point. More information is available on our website.
All the best, Amy Astley
So to those who, just like me, are the little people in the world of fashion, I say to you now, continue to persue the dream! One day we will be amongst the people at the top showing our creations to the world.
Addio Bella,
Josie
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