The Glam Observer Fashion Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Glam Observer Fashion Podcast
The fashion industry offers many career possibilities. There are many different types of roles as well as many different types of companies you can work for. From emerging brands to the iconic names of the industry, up to luxury companies.
Dream of working at brands such as Dior, Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton…?
Then this episode is made for you!
I'll cover:
- The luxury industry
- How to get started when you have no experience
- What luxury companies look for when hiring
- The skills required by luxury fashion brands
- What are the steps to get a job or internship at a luxury brand
- Luxury conglomerates (LVMH, Kering)
- and more!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Excel for fashion course HERE
365 days of fashion newsletter HERE
Free masterclass on how to get a job at a luxury fashion brand HERE
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates: @glamobserver
Do you want to work in fashion?
Well, you need to expand your fashion vocabulary then and start using the correct fashion jargon.
In this podcast episode, I'll share the definitions of 10 fashion industry terms that any fashion professional should know.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Get my free PDF guide with 30 fashion terms and their definitions.
DM me on Instagram at @glamobserver the word terms and I'll send you the guide for free!
Haute Couture Podcast
Our Substack newsletter 365 days of fashion
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
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We see fashion collections, runways, and magazines... but the output of the fashion industry is not a result of creative decisions only.
Before the creative work, there is something else.
At the end of the day, fashion companies are a business and they need to generate profits. If you want to work in fashion you need to learn its mechanisms.
Register here for my free live webinar about Excel for the fashion industry
Enroll in the Excel for fashion course
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates: @glamobserver
In this podcast episode I am sharing what happened during my job interview for my e-commerce internship at Alexander McQueen.
I'll share what I did to prepare myself for it and what the recruiter tested me on.
The Excel for fashion course is re-opening enrollment soon! Click here to join the waitlist.
Want to learn more about Excel for the fashion industry? Join me on March 28th or 29th for a live webinar where we will chat more about this important skill you need to work in fashion. I'll also teach you 4 Excel tricks to impress your fashion boss (or the recruiter). Click here to register for the live webinar.
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates: @glamobserver
Want to get a job or internship in fashion?
In this podcast episode I'll share what is the most important skill that recruiters look at when hiring.
Excel for fashion course waitlist
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates: @glamobserver
I chatted with Hetty Appleton-Miles Stylist at Burberry who moved to London from Australia 7 years ago.
She’s worked on many amazing campaigns and projects including the recent fashion show in London, the first one of Daniel Lee. She was also involved in the styling of the new rebranding campaign of the new creative direction given by Daniel Lee who replaced Riccardo Tisci at Burberry last fall.
In this podcast episode, we chatted about what happens inside a fashion company when the creative director changes as well as her experience with the fashion show.
Hetty’s main job as Stylist for the British brand is styling the looks for the Burberry website and some digital campaigns: from developing the concept with her director to styling up to overseeing the looks on set. Like any other person working in fashion, also her working days are never the same.
From this chat, you’ll hear how she got started in the industry and you’ll be surprised to learn that she started with no formal university education. Although in the podcast she says that educating yourself outside of a traditional degree is fundamental. indeed she took several online courses to understand more about fashion. I asked her about her tips for becoming a good stylist and if this is a career you want to pursue, you will be motivated to know that she believes that styling is a skill that you can practice through work experience and that you can acquire even if right now maybe you believe you might not have it. We also chatted about her recent work trip to Paris, her favorite shows of the season as well as how she separates her personal style from her styling work.
Free Webinar: 3 powerful strategies to break into the fashion industry: Register here
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Georgia Rhodes is a final-year student with already a lot of big fashion magazines on her resume including Marie Claire, Glamour, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, CR Fashion Book.
I met Georgia in 2020 as she is one of the students of my online course Break into the fashion industry + The Fashion Writer Accelerator and in the past 3 years, she has achieved so much. I am really proud of her and happy to have been part of her professional journey and excited to share this interview with her to know where she is today.
After an experience with a fashion marketing internship, she realized that writing was what she preferred doing.
She felt the pressure of getting an internship for her placement year especially when she realized that applying to fashion is different from applying to any other job. It was a nerve-wracking experience as her uni didn’t really guide her on how to approach practically the job search process. She then stumbled upon the course Break into the fashion industry and after being encouraged by her grandparents to invest in her career, she enrolled and finally started seeing the first results.
Her first experience with a magazine was at Marie Claire. She was one of the students to get the internship at Marie Claire in partnership with us exclusive for students of our academy. She then went up from there landing one internship after another at other major publications including Glamour, Elle, CR Fashion Book, Harpers Bazaar…
Today, together with writing her dissertation, she is working as a freelance for the luxury online retailer Farfetch as Content Writer as well as writing for CR Fashion Book.
In this episode we chatted everything about:
- how she realized that fashion was made for her and why ended up studying fashion marketing
- how she understood she prefers writing over marketing
- fears and doubts about getting the first internship
- how she managed unpaid internships
- how she landed her first internship at Marie Claire
- the strategy she used to land multiple internships at Glamour, Elle, Cr Fashion Book without living in a fashion capital
- how she stays organized to manage her fashion jobs remotely
- how she juggles studying with her current role at Farfetch and CR Fashion Book
- the difference between writing for magazines and being the Content Writer for Farfetch
- the tools she uses in her job
- and her advice to land a job in fashion
Explore the courses Georgia enrolled in:
- Break into the fashion industry course
- The Fashion Writer Accelerator Course
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Free live webinar: How to Start Your Fashion Writing Career in 3 days!
(even if you have never published an article before!)
- Friday Feb 24th 3pm CET (9am EST)
- Sunday Feb 26th 6PM CET (12:00pm EST)
Spots are limited! Reserve yours now here
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Sara Moschini Head of Fashion Grazia.it is one of The Observers 2022: fashion professionals from around the world who are making and leading the fashion industry.
The list appeared first on The Glam Observer Report 2022, published in December 2022 to cover the most impactful moments that made the fashion industry last year.
In this episode with Sara we chatted about:
- Her career from what she studied, to where her passion for the industry comes from, and her first job in fashion?
- Her favorite fashion week season and shows
- What was like to attend her first fashion show
- What designers she is most excited about for the upcoming fashion week season
- What are the things she notice during a fashion show
- Her advice for freelance editors who want to get a fashion show invitation to start covering catwalk reviews
- What she likes the most about her job
- Her advice for those who dream of breaking into the fashion industry today
Follow Sara Moschini on Instagram at @sara_moschini
Download your copy of The Glam Observer Report here
Join 365 days of fashion here with the special Fashion Week discount
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Welcome to a new season of The Glam Observer Podcast.
Fashion week is just around the corner so I thought it would be interesting to learn about the history of fashion week(s).
In this episode we will talk about:
- the first fashion show
- the history of New York, Milan, Paris and London Fashion Week
- how fashion shows have evolved
- and much more
Resources mentioned in the episode:
The Glam Observer Report > download it here
Subscribe to our new paid newsletter 365 days of fashion
Read the transcript of this podcast episode here
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates: @glamobserver
Are considering pausing your fashion job applications until the end of the year because YOU:
- are stressed out because you are applying for so many jobs but you are not hearing back from companies?
- think that companies will wait till the next year before hiring new members?
- want to get a new job that starts in 2023 so it's too early to worry about it now?
Think again.
I started my first fashion internship at Alexander McQueen on December 13th and in this podcast episode I'll share:
- my personal story of when I did job interviews in Nov and Dec and started my internship in December
- why companies are still hiring in December
- what to do if you cannot find new internships or jobs you can apply by the end of the year.
The Black Friday offer is coming, join the VIP waitlist here to be the first to know and get exclusive bonuses https://glamobserver.com/blackfriday
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In this podcast episode I am sharing my story of how I went from studying management engineering to landing 3 internships at Santoni, Fendi and Alexander McQueen without previous experience.
Free masterclass: 3 steps to land your dream role in fashion, register here now
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
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In this podcast episode I am sharing my story of how I went from studying management engineering to landing 3 internships at Santoni, Fendi and Alexander McQueen without previous experience.
Free masterclass: 3 steps to land your dream role in fashion, register here now
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates: @glamobserver
Ready to apply for your dream fashion job or internship?
A resume is a great start, but it's NOT the only thing you need for your job applications.
I recommend adding a cover letter to have more chances to land a job or internship.
Write one even when it's not required AND especially when you don't have experience yet.
Wondering what to include in your cover letter? In this podcast episode you'll learn how to build your cover letter, what to have in each paragraph, and the best tips to build yours.
Want more tips to land your dream role in fashion even if you don't have experience yet? Watch this free masterclass
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
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Want to work in fashion and wondering what are the top skills required?
In this new episode, I am sharing 10 of the most common skills required by fashion companies.
Explore our online fashion courses:
Excel for fashion course
The Fashion Writer Accelerator Course
Fashion History Course Inside the fashion industry
Break into the fashion industry course
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates: @glamobserver
I attended the Vogue annual conference Forces of Fashion last Friday Oct 14th.
In this episode, I'm sharing the lessons I learned from fashion professionals so that they can inspire, inform and motivate you as well.
We will chat about:
- being flexible with Schiaparelli's Daniel Roseberry and his career advice
- how creative directors choose fashion show locations with Kim Jones + his career advice
- imposter syndrome with Gigi Hadid and how to fight your self-doubt and fears
If you want to understand better the trajectory of a brand and the link between the past and present in fashion, check out my online fashion history course >https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/inside-the-fashion-industry
Free Masterclass: 3 steps to land your dream job in fashion. Register here for free https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates: @glamobserver
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates: @glamobserver
Dreaming big about working at Vogue one day? In this episode, I'm sharing my the very best tips that will get you one step closer to your dream job at the top fashion magazine. We will talk about:
- what to study to work at Vogue
- where to find jobs/internships at Vogue
- resume and cover letter tips
- how to take advantage of the relationships between the Condè Nast brands
- skills needed to work at Vogue
- and more!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out my online fashion courses >https://courses.glamobserver.com/
Free Masterclass: 3 steps to land your dream job in fashion. Register here for free https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates: @glamobserver
Looking to get your first job in fashion but you’re a student, recent graduate or graduating soon?
Have started looking for entry-level jobs already and you are a little discouraged because it looks like all your favorite companies require previous experience?
No worries, fashion jobs for beginners exist!
In this podcast episode we will talk about how to land your very first job in the fashion industry.
We will talk about:
- Assistant VS Intern
- Big fashion companies VS New brands
- Getting your first job remotely
Free Masterclass: 3 steps to land your dream job in fashion. Register here for free https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com
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Whether you want to get into the fashion industry or you are at the beginning of your career, then you probably know that social media is like your business card that you show to the world. Indeed, this is a must in order to look professional. But what if you could take your social media to the next level by revealing in it your passion for fashion?
Have you ever been asked or anticipated with anxiety that famous question “Why do you want to work in fashion?” and thought “Because I love fashion”, or maybe you don’t know the right words to answer it? Well, on your Instagram, Tik Tok, or any other social platform, you have the time and space to dive into the subject.
In this new episode, you'll learn what to post on social media to show your passion (but also skills and knowledge).
Resources mentioned in the episode:
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Newsletter Inside Fashion, sign up here to receive it every Friday https://glamobserver.substack.com/
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FREE MASTERCLASS: 3 steps to land your dream role in fashion: https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Want more tips? Read our articles on glamobserver.com
Follow us on Instagram for daily updates @glamobserver
Fashion weeks are around the corner! We are excited for a new fashion month to begin, but if so far you've only looked at fashion weeks as an exciting moment to watch the latest collections from your favorite fashion designers, you should know that this can also be a great career opportunity if you want to get into fashion and you still have no or little experience. You can in fact get a job during fashion week and work as a volunteer.
In this podcast episode you'll learn:
- what’s the job of a volunteer during fashion week
- where to find and how to get this kind of opportunity
- how this can be beneficial for your career in fashion
Want more tips to break into fashion? Register for this FREE MASTERCLASS where I'll teach you 3 steps to land your dream role in fashion https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
I have analyzed 300 job descriptions posted online by different companies: LVMH, Gucci, Cartier, Macy’s, Dior.. in different countries and different roles: trend forecasting, buying, merchandising, styling, brand management, digital, marketing…
In this podcast episode I'll share:
- what the common and most frequent requirements in all the fashion jobs are
- how I landed my job at Alexander McQueen
- what the recruiter told me when they hired me
- what's the summer fashion camp and why + how to join
Summer Fashion Camp, learn more + join here https://glamobserver.com/summer-fashion-camp
Free Webinar 3 steps to land a job in fashion https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
Questions? DM me on Instagram @glamobserver
Have you ever wondered how the sketches of a designer come to life becoming the finished products we wear?
In this episode you'll learn how a fashion collection comes to life and what a pattern maker does.
Free masterclass 3 steps to land a job in fashion, click here to register for free https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Maybe you already have a LinkedIn profile that you use to look for jobs and connect with people... but probably you don't know about these 3 hacks that will take your career in fashion to the next level.
If you are looking for a job in fashion these 3 tips will change your life!
Other resources:
FREE MASTERCLASS 3 steps to land your dream job in fashion https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
You didn't secure a summer internship or a job? No worries, you don't need to wait until the end of summer to work again on your career in fashion. There are things you can do so whether you wanto to land a job or internship ASAP or apply for fall internships, you'll be prepared!
Resources mentioned:
- FREE MASTERCLASS 3 steps to land your dream job in fashion https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
- Book Your Fashion Dream Plan on Amazon
- Excel for Fashion Course https://glamobserver.com/excel-for-fashion-course
- Fashion History course https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/inside-the-fashion-industry
Ready to acquire the most important skill you need to break into and thrive in the fashion industry?
I'm hosting a brand new free live webinar this Thursday July 7th where I'll teach you 4 Excel tricks to impress your fashion boss (or the recruiter) .
Click here to register for free https://glamobserver.com/excel-live-webinar
I get asked often what skills you need to work in fashion. There isn’t just one answer here because skills change with each position and company.
However there is one that is common among 90% of the fashion jobs: Microsoft Excel.
Wait, what? Why?
When we think about the fashion industry we see fashion shows, clothes, shoes, magazines… So it's hard to envision fashion workers doing anything that doesn’t include designing clothes, styling looks, and attending appointments, and fashion events.. you are unlikely to imagine them seated at their desks just like any other employee from any other industry. But the reality is that those who work in fashion spend a lot of, the majority of their time actually, on a laptop answering emails and planning and making analyses on Excel sheets.
So if you had no idea that MS Excel is such an important skill in fashion and why then tune in as you'll learn precious insights that will boost your job search and career in this industry
Excel for fashion online course , join the waitlist here https://glamobserver.com/excel-for-fashion-course
Have a job interview coming up soon, or you have applied for many jobs and you want to be prepared when a call will come?
In this new podcast episode, I share what are the 3 main things recruiters could test you on during a job interview (yes even if it's just for an internship).
I shared also what they tested me for during my first job interview with Alexader McQueen.
Take a piece of paper and a pen cause you don't want to miss these details.
Excel for fashion course enrollment is opening again soon: click here to join the waitlist and be the first to know plus get access to exclusive waitlisters-only bonuses.
not all of us already have the perfect plan for our career from a young age.
So what happens if you have just realized you want to work in fashion but you didn't go to a fashion school?
Or what if fashion has always been a passion of yours but you just opted for a more generic degree like economics and now you want to follow your passion and break into this industry?
Contrary to popular belief you can work in fashion whatever you studied.
In this episode I'll share what in particular you can do, so the jobs you can get in fashion if you studied economics and what is the skill you should develop to be more marketable for jobs.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
FREE MASTERCLASS 3 unconventional strategies to start getting responses and land a job in fashion https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
EXCEL FOR FASHION COURSE: https://glamobserver.com/excel-for-fashion-course
How to build a fashion portfolio: https://glamobserver.com/how-to-build-a-fashion-portfolio-for-each-career-designers-writers-pr-stylists-smm/
How Giada got her internship at Alexander McQueen thanks to Excel https://glamobserver.com/how-giada-graziano-got-her-internship-at-alexander-mcqueen-thanks-to-knowing-excel/
I remember when I had to write my first resume. I was about to graduate in management engineering, I opened a Word document and I stared in front of it for a while looking at an empty page.
I was worried that I couldn’t add anything relevant and so I was thinking: “why would companies want to hire me when they will for sure receive other applications from people with more experience or even better schools?”
Fast forward 10 years later, as a fashion career coach, I’ve learned many things and I know that while it’s normal to have those fears, they were actually living more in my head.
In fact, I broke into fashion with an internship at a top company: Alexander McQueen in the ecommerce department, despite I was still that girl with:
- a degree in management engineering
- no connections
- not born and raised in a fashion capital
- without previous experience in fashion
So yes, it’s absolutely possible to get into fashion even if you have no experience yet (if you think about it’s quite logical, right? Or how would everyone else, including Anna Wintour have done?)
So if you are like me 10 years ago looking to:
- write your first resume to apply for your first job in fashion
- or you already have a resume but you are not getting responses from companies
then tune in to listen to the 6 steps. Join me tomorrow June 8th, 6:30pm CET / 12:30pm EST for the only LIVE WORKSHOP of the year: The fashion resume party where we will build together your CV/resume live on Zoom > https://glamobserver.com/resume-live-class/
During the live class you’ll learn:
- what to include in your Resume/CV
- how to fit perfectly your resume to the position so it becomes irresistible
- how the perfect resume layout should look like
When you register for the free live class you’ll also get a resume template for free so you can build yours along with us on Zoom.
With just 27€ and one hour of your time, you’ll stop the struggle, stress and confusion as you’ll walk away from that zoom class confident that you finally have a resume that fashion companies will love!
Plus all your doubts will get solved as I’ll take 20 minutes to answer all of your questions.
AAAAND as a special bonus surprise I’ll also review LIVE two resumes of yours so you can understand how a fashion recruiter scans your resume and what to change, add, include and make sure you do before hitting send so that they can't ignore your application.
The size of the class is limited to offer you an extraordinary experience and help each of you. There are the last spots available. Click here to register for The Fashion Resume LIVE Party and I’ll see you tomorrow > https://glamobserver.com/resume-live-class/
Are your job applications falling through the craps?
While there could be many reasons why your job applications are not working, your resume is for sure a significant decision-maker for recruiters. You might not be getting the job because of resume mistakes that will prevent your application to go to the next steps.
A recruiter spends on average 3 seconds to decide whether your resume deserves a chance or if it’s better to move on to the next one.
On average 500 resumes are submitted for the same fashion job/internship.
This means that most of the resumes are not read.
Tune in to discover what are the most common resume mistakes made in fashion so you will stop making them.
Want to finally build an irresistible resume that fashion companies will love even if you have no experience?
Register for the LIVE WORKSHOP: The fashion resume party on June 8th 2022 and you'll walk away with a brand new resume that we will build live on Zoom!
Spots are limited! Register here now https://glamobserver.com/resume-live-class/
We all know Anna Wintour as the iconic editor-in-chief of Vogue. You might recognize her for the bob cut, her black glasses and her floral dresses.
But she's not only a strong leader with an extraordinary work ethic, and she's neither so cold in reality.
I've been fascinated by Anna Wintour for a long time and if you have read my book Your Fashion Dream Plan you know that there is an illustration as well as a chapter with her name. So I was very excited to sit down with Amy Odell who has just published her book Anna the biography.
Amy has built up Anna Wintour's story by interviewing more than 250 people over the past 3 years.
In this podcast episode we chatted about Anna Wintour:
- why she is so powerful in fashion
- why do people beyond fashion ask for her opinion (including Serena Williams and Bradley Cooper when he had to cast for A star is born).
- if there is Vogue without Anna Wintour
- who could replace her
- and if the next editor in chief will be as influential as Anna
Get your copy of Your Fashion Dream Plan on Amazon
Get your copy of Anna the biography on amazon
Fashion is your career dream and you want to know how you can start from zero??
Then this episode is for you!
You'll learn:
- what are the steps to break into fashion
- the jobs you can get without experience (not only internships)
- tips about applying for jobs
- and more!
FREE MASTERCLASS 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion , register here for free https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Want to impress fashion recruiters? Add a TikTok resume to your applications!
In this episode you'll learn
- what's a TikTok Resume
- why you need one
- and how to build yours
My example of TikTok Resume https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLvJWMCb/?k=1
FREE MASTERCLASS 3 strategies to get your dream job in fashion > register for free https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Fashion is your dream but you don’t live in a fashion capital or you can’t move anytime soon?
Although most of the people in fashion are working at the brands' headquarters in offices, there are some jobs that you can do remotely.
In this podcast episode you'll learn:
- What are the things you should know if you want to work remotely in fashion?
- Big Brands or Startups?
- What fashion jobs are available remotely?
- What do you need to work remotely?
- Where to find remote fashion jobs
FREE Masterclass 3 strategies to get a job in fashion REGISTER here https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Subscribe to our newsletter here https://glamobserver.com/newsletter-subscribe
Many identify the fashion portfolio as a collection of sketches and designs. But this definition would limit the portfolio to fashion designers only while I do believe it’s a strong document that any fashion creative can build.
In fact, I prefer to define the fashion portfolio as a collection of your projects.
Tune in to learn
- what is a fashion portfolio
- why it works better than your CV to get the job
- what to add inside
- why anyone in fashion needs one
- when to send it
- and more!
Download now the free pdf guide with the dos and donts of the fashion job applications https://glamobserver.com/fashion-job-application-freebie
FREE masterclass: 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
Order a copy of my book "Your Fashion Dream Plan" from Amazon
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Are you looking for a new job and you need one fast? Like in a week or so?
Although there isn’t a magic formula, there are for sure some things you are in control of that you can put into action to speed up your job search and land a new opportunity in fashion fast.
Tip #5 is definetely my favorite!
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You had a job interview with a company? Congrats! You are one step closer to your dream job in fashion, but now what??
There is one more important step to get even closer to your dream job: sending a post-job interview thank you email.
Tune in to listen to the 7 rules for the best post-job interview thank you email. Download the free template of the thank you email here https://glamobserver.com/106
FREE MASTERCLASS 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion, register here for free https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
Although fashion is commonly defined as a creative industry, the right side of your brain is not the only one working if you are someone involved in the fashion business.
Tune in to listen to how these two aspects are fundamentals in this inudstry.
I also share a personal episode that happened during a job interview with a fashion company. Free masterclass 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion, register here for free https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Are you looking to start gaining some work experience in the fashion industry? Internships are the best way to get your foot in the door and summer is the most popular period for internships in fashion.
In this episode you'll learn:
- when and where to look for fashion internships
- what fashion interns do
- what kind of internships are there
- how to get one this summer
- and more!
Register for the FREE MASTERCLASS to learn 3 powerful strategies to get a job in fashion> https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
Check out the course Excel for fashion here https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
The Fashion Resume Kit https://checkout.glamobserver.com/products/fashion-resume-kit/
Sign up for our newsletter to receive the list of jobs and internships every Friday > http://eepurl.com/c-9ez9
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Want to write for your favorite fashion magazines?
If you are considering a career at your favorite publications, then this episode is a must-listen!
Full of practical details from the beginning to the very last minute: SPOILER if you write for a publication such as Vogue your article's title will be “A timeless chic elegant piece to have in your wardrobe”, while for Cosmopolitan you might use a title more friendly “Hi, you need this in your wardrobe Rn” (Rn=right now, abbreviations are certainly not something you’d use for Vogue)!
But you'll also learn things such as:
- Do you have zero experience? What's best? Internships or freelancing?
- Did you know that fashion journalism is made of writing plus styling?
Tune in to listen to these insider tips and things about fashion journalism.
Register for the FREE LIVE WEBINARS I'm doing on Wed Mar 2nd and Thur Mar 3rd about the 3 steps to start writing for fashion magazines > click here to reserve your spot now > https://glamobserver.com/live-webinar-fashion-writer
Want to work as a fashion writer? Or if you prefer to call yourself a fashion editor or fashion journalist?
While you might believe that writing is the most important skill, there are many other things behind a beautifully written fashion article. Tune in to listen to the skillset you need to work as a Fashion Editor.
Want to learn more? join me next week for a free live webinar about 3 steps to become a fashion writer, register here for free https://glamobserver.com/live-webinar-fashion-writer
Questions? email giada@glamobserver.com
Do you dream to write for your favorite fashion magazines?
Whether you want to become a freelancer or get a full-time job at a fashion magazine as a fashion editor/writer, in this episode you'll learn the 5 steps to get started!
Join the waitlist for The Fashion Writer Accelerator course > https://glamobserver.com/fashion-writer-accelerator-course
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Can you believe this is the 100th episode of the podcast???
To make it extra special I asked YOu to send over a voice note in which you introduce yourself and share your fashion career dream plus what Glam Observer means for you.
I'm so blessed by the community we have created here at Glam Observer and for all of your super sweet messages.
Thank you so much!
Weekend Bonus episode for you.
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Are you interested in getting a job in fashion buying and/or merchandising at a luxury fashion brand?
In this episode Kiana Brooks who is working in buying for a french luxury house in NYC shared how she got into this role.
From how she understood buying was made for her to her experience at Gucci, Prada and Saint Laurent, tune in for a super episode with many actionable takeaways and behind-the-scenes secrets that you can use in your job applications.
Register for the FREE FASHION PANEL happening this Thurs. Feb 3rd 2022 7pm CET / 1pm EST here >>> https://glamobserver.com/excel-webinar
Enrollments for the new online course Excel for fashion close on Sunday Feb 6th > reserve your spot now for $100 OFF>>> https://glamobserver.com/excel-for-fashion-course
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This podcast episode is special! My team interviews me to share my experience about how I broke into fashion and more specifically how I impressed fashion recruiters during the job interview for an eCommerce position at Alexander McQueen.
I share all the tests they did to assess my skills (yes, even if it was just an internship) and how I was able to impress them and eventually land the job without any previous fashion experience, no fashion degree and no connection!
Want to learn the system of unconventional strategies used to impress fashion companies? Register for my free webinar here https://glamobserver.com/free-webinar/
The new "Excel for Fashion" online course is coming in Feb 2022! Join the waitlist here to be the first to know when enrollments are open and get access to a special discounted price. https://glamobserver.com/excel-for-fashion-course
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
When it comes to working in the fashion industry you might believe that the sense of style is the most in-demand skill, but in many careers of the industry, this is not even a requirement!
Want to know which is the most frequently requested skill in the fashion industry? Microsoft Excel!
Yes, I was surprised too when almost a decade ago I learned during my first fashion internship at Alexander McQueen that anyone in fashion uses this tool on a daily basis AND in each role.
Many who are familiar with the different careers in fashion might believe that this is a tool used mainly by the most analytical roles of the industry such as buyers or merchandisers, but ANYONE including stylists, designers, PR specialists... use Excel.
Hint. this is not just a tool used to analyze numbers. And it's not just used by seniors but interns as well!
Tune in and listen to this short but useful episode to learn how people in fashion use Excel and why you need to learn it if you want to work in fashion this year.
The brand new Excel for Fashion Online course is coming! Join the waitlist to be the first to know and to get access to a special discounted launch price >https://www.glamobserver.com/excel-for-fashion-course/
Questions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
Ready to start your career in fashion this year?
This episode is made for you! Tune in to listen to 6 tips that will boost your fashion job applications.
The Excel for fashion online course is coming in Feb 2022! join the waitlist and be the first to know when it's open plus access to a special launch discounted price https://www.glamobserver.com/excel-for-fashion-course/
For more career tips visit www.glamobserver.com
Questions?
Email giada@glamobserver.com
Want to get a job in the fashion industry?
In this episode we will talk about the soft and technical skills that you need for a career in fashion. Not only for fashion designers, these are also for those who want to work in styling, as fashion writers, pr, marketing, buying...
Book anniversary celebration! Order your copy of Your Fashion Dream Plan on Amazon and redeem your two free gifts! Click here to learn more https://www.glamobserver.com/your-fashion-dream-plan/
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Do you lack self-confidence when it comes to applying for jobs in fashion?
Are you intimidated by the fashion industry?
Are you scared of applying for jobs?
Do you believe you are not enough to get a job at the top companies in the fashion industry?
Tune in for a dose of motivation and to learn how you can believe in yourself more and finally stop doubting yourself when you have to send those emails or apply for jobs...
The book Your Fashion [Dream]Plan turns one this month!🎉🎉
To celebrate it with you we want to give you two gifts 🎁
Get your copy of Your Fashion Dream Plan on Amazon and redeem your two gifts:
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head over to this page https://www.glamobserver.com/your-fashion-dream-plan/
and send us via email the screenshot of your Amazon order
We will send you access to the online course that you can watch when you want plus you'll receive the workbook.
It's also the perfect Christmas Gift Idea 🎁becaue with a little investment of just a book your giving to your fashion friends also a course and a workbook!
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Struggling to get a job in fashion?
You might be thinking that it could be because:
- you don't have the qualifications
- you didn't study fashion
- or you don't have experience yet
But this is not the truth. In fact, even those who have a fashion degree or some fashion experience at their back, struggle to get one.
Those who are able to get a job in fashion have only one thing, and it's not a list of skills.
Tune in to listen to this episode full of tips till the end!
FREE LIVE WEBINAR Nov 11th How to get a job in fashion: 3 strategies to stand out . Register here for free
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In this episode, you'll listen to one of my students of the online course Break into the fashion industry: Udita who just got her internship at Vogue Business.
Udita didn't study fashion and didn't have any previous work experience in fashion before landing her internship.
In the episode she shared which of the strategies that she learned in the course have been the most useful for her and which in particular the ones that got her the job at Vogue Business.
Want to land your dream job in fashion too? I'm doing a LIVE WEBINAR on Thursday, Nov 11th where I'll teach you 3 TOP secrets to get a job in fashion quickly! Ready to get a job by the end of 2021???
Register here for free > https://www.glamobserver.com/live-webinar-break-11-11/
If you are ready to impress fashion recruiters like Udita then enroll in the online course Break into the fashion industry > https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/how-to-break-into-the-fashion-industry
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
“So, why do you want to get the job?” “Because I love fashion…. ” Clichè
Well, this is not quite the right answer and indeed, in some cases, it may sound superficial and wrong if behind it is not supported by the knowledge of the fashion industry. Let me explain.
Everyone can say I love fashion. Even your cousin who loves to dress extravagantly, post outfits on social media, or go shopping. For you who want to work in fashion instead, I love fashion must mean something else. You must have an awareness and knowledge of the industry. You are not only a fashion enthusiast, you are a fashion professional or you are about to become one, and there is a big difference.
Do you know what the most successful fashion designers, marketers, editors, art directors, stylists, PR, buyers… have in common?
Yes of course they all have a strong passion for the fashion industry. But they don’t just say I love fashion, they know about fashion.
They need to look at what happened in the past, in their archives to create the future. So it doesn’t matter if every day you read the latest news about fashion or you are always updated about your favorite brands on Instagram if you don’t know the history of fashion, how this industry works and how everything has come to become what it’s today, you’ll still have some important missing pieces that can affect your work and career in fashion. Instead of saying I love fashion you should really learn fashion, because more knowledge = more opportunities. So let me share with you in practice what opportunities knowing about fashion can unlock you and the 7 reasons why you need to know about fashion to be successful in this industry.
FREE WEBINAR on The History of Fashion Capitals > http://www.glamobserver.com/fashion-capitals-free-webinar/
Fashion History Online Course: Inside the fashion industry https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/inside-the-fashion-industry/
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Are you part of those people who wake up saying I want to work in fashion? Maybe after watching The Devil Wears Prada or The Bold Type?
Welcome to the club! Here at Glam Observer we are united by the passion for a career in fashion. You are definitely in the right place. In this episode I'll share with you the steps from your idea of wanting to get into the fashion industry to finding your first career opportunity!
Take a screenshot while listening to this episode and tag @glamobserver to get reposted :)
Resources mentioned in the episode and additional ones useful:
You can get a copy of Your Fashion Dream Plan on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Your-Fashion-Dream-Plan-empowering/dp/8894562808/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1634648237&sr=8-1
Is a resume enough to get a job in fashion? https://www.glamobserver.com/is-a-resume-enough-to-get-a-job-in-fashion/
The Fashion Resume Kit https://www.glamobserver.com/fashion-resumes-kit
Online Course Inside the fashion industry - Understanding Fashion from its history to today's fast world https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/inside-the-fashion-industry
Free Masterclass 3 unconventional strategies to land a job in fashion https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
In 2021 and with 500 people who apply for the same job, is an outstanding resume enough to get a job in fashion? Sure it is a fantastic starting point and in many cases is enough, but if you are not seeing results and in general to boost your chances to get a job, a resume is not enough.
Tune in to listen to this episode where I share 4 other things you need to get a job in fashion.
While your resume is still a fundamental and decisional part of the hiring process (by the way, if you want to build an effective resume in just 5 minutes with downloadable fashion resume templates, check out the fashion resume kit) recruiters look beyond a list of skills.
Free masterclass 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion > https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
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Have you ever felt not enough and intimidated to apply for a job in fashion?
This episode is for you.
If you’ve been following me for a while now you probably have heard me say many times "You are enough to work in the fashion industry", it doesn’t matter if you don’t have experience already, you didn’t study fashion or you don’t have connections already. You can be part of the fashion industry. I talk about this so much almost everyday that I even published a book on this and actually the first draft titlewas you are enough but then we opted for Your fashion (dream) plan. In my book I do talk about self-confidence as the only real skill you need to get a job in fashion because once you master this, you can achieve anything else you lack and everything you want.
But since you’ve heard me saying so many times things such as you are enough, feel the fear and send those emails anyway, I wanted to bring you a story and the experience of someone else that I’m sure will inspire you.
In this episode, I chat with Jennifer Savin features editor at cosmopolitan. She would not be in this position today if years ago she listened to the voices in her head that said you are not enough, it’s too competitive you can’t make it, so don’t apply for that job.
Luckily a friend of hers pushed her to apply for that internship at Cosmopolitan, and despite she didn’t believe in herself, she did it and got the job and has never left since then.
We hope that this episode will be your friend that pushes you to apply and send emails despite you might feel a bit intimidated and scared.
By listening to this episode You’ll learn:
how to overcome the fear of not being enough and believing more in yourself to get what you want. We don’t cover lack of self-confidence only during your job search but we do also talk about what you should expect from your first week at the office when you feel so scared, comparing yourself to other people from the industry on Instagram, imposter syndrome, and putting yourself out there if you are an aspiring journalist and you might not feel confident about pitching your ideas and articles.
A great episode full of tips from the first minute to the last one that I’m sure will inspire you!
Enjoy it!
Resources mentioned:
Book Your Fashion Dream Plan https://checkout.glamobserver.com/products/fashion-career-coaching-class/
FREE Masterclass 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
How to become a freelance fashion writer , online course https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/freelance-fashion-writer-boss
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
LVMH the luxury group home of brands such as Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Celine, Givenchy… is one of the most sought-after companies of the fashion industry. Many students, young people, but also seniors dream to get a job at LVMH sooner or later at one stage of their career. And I have great news for you. On Wednesday, the French luxury behemoth said that LVMH aims to hire 25,000 people under 30 years of age by the end of 2022 all over the world, including nearly 5,000 through internships or apprenticeships, as well as 2,500 through permanent employment contracts in France.
So it’s better for you to get ready for these positions. Let’s see so how to get a job at LVMH. In this episode, we cover the pre-application work you should do, CV, cover letter and interview tips.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
The Fashion Resume Kit > https://checkout.glamobserver.com/products/fashion-resume-kit/
How a cover letter can help you get a job in fashion plus best practices > https://www.glamobserver.com/3-reasons-why-you-need-a-cover-letter-to-get-a-job-in-fashion/
Free masterclass 3 unconventional strategies to apply for a job in fashion, register here >https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Often in the fashion industry, we hear that you need to know someone to be able to be part of it. A friend of a friend could make it easier for you to get a job. This is true. Between the many misconceptions related to the fashion industry, this related to your fashion network, is not a false myth. Alas, it is true.
If you feel disadvantaged that your fashion network is currently made up of zero or a few people and so you have fewer career opportunities, in this episode I will reveal some strategies to start building connections in fashion so that you too can have that competitive edge for your career given by word of mouth.FREE MASTERCLASS: 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion > register here https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Questions? email giada@glamobserver.com
What is this 3-second test and why it matters plus what you can do to build the best resume that catches the attention of a fashion recruiter in a pile of hundreds of applicants?
Your resume is much more than a list of skills and experiences and even if you are at the beginning of your career you can still build one that is effective!
The Fashion resume Kit https://www.glamobserver.com/fashion-resumes-kit
Want to learn 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion? Register to this free masterclass https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
It's Haute Couture week in Paris and Balenciaga is back after 53 years. But what's Haute Couture, how it works and why it matters in fashion?
Learn the key things about Haute Couture in less than 10 minutes
Online Course Inside the Fashion Industry: https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/inside-the-fashion-industry
FREE MASTERCLASS 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion >https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
For more tips to break into fashion www.glamobserver.com
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Flora Johnston is the fashion and luxury editor at the Financial times but not only. A very ambitious lady who never sit still since the early days of her career when instead of partying with friends she was spending her summers interning to get into the glamorous industry. Her strong passion for the fashion industry is transparent and you'll hear it plus see it if you check her fantastic Instagram profile where she shares with her 10K followers both her looks, street style photos but also her favorite brands, shows and behind the scenes of her fashion career. A fashion editor and stylist in this episode we chat about the early days of her career in fashion, how to use Instagram for your career, how she manages to be a fashion editor and a stylist, how to propose a new project to your company, and her tips to break into the fashion industry.
Free masterclass 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Online course Break into the Fashion Industry >https://courses.glamobserver.com/
For more fashion career tips www.glamobserver.com
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
"Allure" it's opening the first store, Vogue Scandinavia will sell its issues only on their flagship online, you can now buy Vogue clothing...
Between events, merchandise, subscriptions, ecommerce and physical stores, the publishing sector is now far beyond advertising, thus taking a much more interesting direction involving various professionals and systems that go beyond fashion editors and writing articles.
Ready to secure your next fashion job/internship starting in September or fall?
You must act now!
Tune in to listen to 6 things you can do this summer to get ready for the fashion inudstry even if you have not been able to secure a summer internship.
If you do not take advantage of the summer you will delay your entry into the fashion industry by missing job opportunities that are open when you are not ready.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Book Your Fashion [Dream] Plan on Amazon >https://www.amazon.com/Your-Fashion-Dream-Plan-empowering/dp/8894562808/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=your+fashion+dream+plan&qid=1624957406&sr=8-1
FREE MASTERCLASS 3 Unconventional Strategies to get a job in fashion quickly https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Online Course "Inside the Fashion Industry" $100 OFF today > https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/inside-the-fashion-industry
If you have decided you want to work in fashion, you might be asking yourself what you should study to work in the glamourous industry. And I’m pretty sure the first thing that has come to your mind is that you MUST enroll in a fashion school to make it.
Well, today you’ll discover the truth no one ever says about people who work in fashion.
Whether you've just graduated or you're studying and you want to know if your degree is enough or you have to decide which course to choose, this podcast episode is made for you.
I'll also share the common degrees for editors, buyers, social media managers, designers, stylists...
FREE MASTERCLASS 3 Unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion, register here for free https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
For more tips to make it in fashion visit www.glamobserver.com
**Fashion is a veeery competitive industry. Just like you, thousands of other fashion enthusiasts wake up every day with the big dream of working in the glamourous industry. Getting noticed among thousands of applicants is hard but not impossible! If you do what anyone else is doing it will be harder to get noticed in a pile of other resumes, but if you add something extra that impresses the company and recruiters then you win!All you have to do to stand out is to think out of the box.
In this episode, I share 3 practical things that you can do Today AND that don't depend on others and things you can't control such as waiting for your favorite brand to post a job or internship before you can apply!
These 3 things will make you stand apart from the average 500 people who apply for the same job in fashion.
FREE MASTERCLASS 3 secrets to get a job in fashion quickly, register here >https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com**
Investing in your career is very important if you want to get results faster, better jobs, and more career opportunities.
Luckily when I was a student I read two quotes that influenced my mindset shift so I've started investing in my career since when I was a student.
In this episode, I'll tell you why you need to invest in your career, what I did to afford career investments to build up my resume but also grow personally and professionally thanks to these resources, even if you are still a student or don't have a job yet.
Download the FREE PDF guide on the do's and don'ts of the fashion job applications >>https://www.glamobserver.com/fashion-job-application-freebie
Struggling to get a job/internship in fashion?
Before you say that the problem is that you don't have experience, listen to this episode where I'll reveal to you what are the 5 most common fashion job application mistakes.
Free masterclass 3 uncommon strategies to break into the fashion industry https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Federica Caiazzo is a freelance fashion journalist who writes for Cosmopolitan and Elle, a part-time copywriter for a lingerie brand, and has just launched her own personal project: a fashion newsletter that covers Chinese fashion.
How does she manage all her different jobs and also her fashion project?
Federica was one of the guests of our events for the students of the online course Break into the fashion industry where they have the opportunity to meet via Zoom withinspiring and successful fashion industry professionals, listen to their stories, and ask them direct questions live during the zoom talks! This episode is one part of that conversation.
In case you have more passions and you don't like the idea of giving up to one to just stick to a single full-time job because you want to work in different fields in fashion and also consider launching your own fashion project, then tune in as we cover how to manage all the things together, how to get the idea for your fashion business, the first steps to launching a fashion project and more!
Moda in China is Federica's newsletter, you can subscribe here (the newsletter is in Italian) >>https://bit.ly/3fjNhqo<<
FREE PDF Guide Do's and Don'ts of the Fashion Job Applications >> https://www.glamobserver.com/fashion-job-application-freebie <<
For more fashion career tips head over to www.glamobserver.com
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to get a job in fashion!
Getting a job in fashion is hard, but NOT impossible! Due to the competition of the industry, it's important to follow some specific rules and advice to make it in this industry. If your job applications are not working or if you are looking for your first job in fashion, check out if you are doing and NOT doing these things I'll talk about in this episode!
FREE PDF Guide Do's and Don'ts of the Fashion Job Applications > Get it here for free >> https://www.glamobserver.com/fashion-job-application-freebie/
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Emily Ferguson is the eCommerce Director at Marie Claire. Her entry into the fashion industry is not the typical one of those who want to get into the glamourous industry. She studied international business, finance and economics and started her career in banking where she stayed for six years but with an exit strategy since the beginning. She went into banking in fact to save up some money to launch her own business and also pay for her student loan.
When she had enough money saved, she took the leap and started her own eCommerce fashion affiliate business. She ran her business for three years until the website design company she was working with went bust and one of the freelancers took the copyright. The quote to relaunch her business was 3x times higher, so that was the moment when she knew in her heart that it was not the right time to run her own business again and made the brave decision to step back and went to work for a fashion startup.
Her own fashion business was her only experience in fashion, all her previous experience and what she studied were totally unrelated to fashion but she leveraged her own fashion company perfectly to land a job in other fashion companies. You could try this option too: entering fashion by leveraging your fashion business and then switch to the fashion corporate world.
She then went to work at the Telegraph and eventually landed at Marie Claire: “Skills are always transferable even across industries...you’ve got to be more relaxed with your career. follow your passion, not your money. "
In this episode, we also talk about what her job is about, what she looks for when hiring new people at the fashion magazine, her latest project the Marie Claire Beauty Edit and the future of the business of fashion publications. Enjoy it!
FREE PDF guide the Dos and don'ts of the fashion job applications: https://www.glamobserver.com/fashion-job-application-freebie
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Are you applying for jobs and not hearing back from companies and you believe the problem is the fact that you don't have enough fashion background?
In this episode, I'll bust a common myth and tell you what you really need to start your career in fashion PLUS why you already have what it takes and why you don't need a super long resume when looking for your entry-level or internship in fashion!
FREE MASTERCLASS 3 Unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinar
Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
FREE PDF A Career in Fashion PR >https://www.glamobserver.com/fashionprLaura Schupp is the PR Manager at MyTheresa, the luxury fashion e-commerce company.This episode is the recording of one of our monthly events reserved for the Glam Observer community during which our members have the chance to not only learn from their stories but also ask directly fashion professionals all their questions and even build their network!You'll listen to the first part of the conversation during which I asked Laura to explain more about her job, how she got into fashion PR and things such as the difference between working in fashion PR in-house VS A PR agency VS a retailQuestions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
We have partnered with Marie Claire UK for two remote fashion internships exclusive for students and alumni of our online course Break into the fashion industry!The last day to join the course to be eligible to be one of the two interns Marie Claire will select is Sunday, March 21st! Use the code "MARIECLAIRE" at checkout for 100€ OFF https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/how-to-break-into-the-fashion-industryYou'll find all the details inside the course on how to apply plus you can watch the recording of the zoom event let's get ready to apply for Marie Claire!Questions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Fashion recruiters and companies are not anymore looking at the school you attended or the skills you already have.They are looking for potential which means they are looking more at your personality.This episode is a must-listen especially if you believe you don't have a fashion background or what it takes to get into this industry.Free masterclass 3 unconventional strategies to get a job in fashion >>https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinarQuestions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
We have partnered with Marie Claire UK to offer 2 remote internships to break into the fashion industry students and alumni in the ecommerce and editorial departments! Applications close on March 22nd. Use the code "MARIECLAIRE" to enroll and get 100€ OFF Plus I'll meet with all my students and alumni interested in applying at Marie Claire on a Live Zoom Session on Tuesday, March 16th (recording will be available in the course section as a lecture) to help them get ready for the application, sharing best practices, answering all the questions and also tips on how to turn that internship into something more afterwards >> https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/how-to-break-into-the-fashion-industry Questions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
Do you know how Tom Ford got his first fashion job? Or that Lazaro Hernandez (Proenza Schouler) left a message to Anna Wintour on a flight from Miami to New York?In this podcast, I read Chapter 12 of my book Your Fashion [Dream] Plan which contains a key concept, my #1 piece of advice, to get a job in fashion.TO register for the FREE Training happening on Feb 24th >https://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/registrationTo get a copy of the book > https://www.glamobserver.com/your-fashion-dream-planQuestions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
Getting a job in fashion is hard, yes it’s true… but are you really doing anything you can to get that job or internship?In this podcast, I'll tell you what's a growth mindset and how it can help you in your career in fashion, from getting your first internship to turning it into a full-time job, get a promotion...I'll also tell you something to say differently at a job interview to get the job, how to make sure growing becomes part of your routines, what you should learn and how to afford your growth...FREE MASTERCLASS: 3 strategies that will triple your chances to get the job in fashion https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinarQuestions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.co,
Lucy Maguire is the trends editor at Vogue Business. She started her career in fashion by interning at Roksanda to then landing at Condè Nast as Features Intern and becoming Suzy Menkes Assistant after one month. After 2 years at Vogue International, she started her journey at Vogue Business as Editorial Assistant up to becoming today’s trends editor of the business fashion publication.In this new episode, we chatted about her career from the beginning, what she learned by working with a fashion industry icon such as Suzy Menkes and her advice on how to get a similar opportunity. Before covering industry trends, Lucy worked in the production team and she shares how this experience was useful to get her current job and how she’s started writing more and more proving she could do so. We also talked about how she comes up with fashion industry analysis and articles, how at Vogue they hire for potential rather than a finished product how the fashion industry is more and more democratize and trends coming beyond the runway. FREE MASTERCLASS 3 strategies to get a job in fashion https://www.glamobserver.com/free-webinarQuestions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
I'm revealing a new project that I've been working on over the past months.This new project involves Emma McClendon, Fashion Historian, author, fashion museum curator and professor at Parsons School of Design. https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/inside-the-fashion-industry/
Even though attending a fashion school is not necessary to work in fashion, still having a knowledge of the industry is important.In this podcast I share why you need to learn more about the industry and what resources to consult on a daily basis and do go more in-depth ideally every 1-3 months. I also share something that helped me with my first internship and what a fashion recruiter told me during a job interviewNew online course Inside the Fashion Industry https://www.glamobserver.com/inside-the-fashion-industryQuestions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
In this quick episode, I share the fashion career trends for 2021 so which companies and departments you should monitor because they will be the those hiring the most!FREE LIVE WEBINAR The history of fashion capitals with Emma McClendon Register here for free https://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-18Online Course Inside the fashion industry https://www.glamobserver.com/inside-the-fashion-industryFor more fashion career tips head over to www.glamobserver.comQuestions? Email giada@glamobserver.com
62Lauren has relocated from London to Munich a few months ago for her new job as copy editor at Mytheresa. With all her years of experience writing both for fashion publications and brands and recently her book, we had a great chat on everything about fashion writing and copywriting. I invited her on the show to bring you her experience and show that writing about fashion doesn't just mean writing fashion articles but you can work for brands and write copies for the newsletter or product description. In this episode we talked about:- how she got into writing- what’s the difference between writing fashion articles and writing copies for fashion brands- what makes a great fashion article- what a workday looks like for her as the copy editor at Mytheresa- when to add reading in your workday as a fashion writerFor Lauren Book register to her newsletter here > https://mailchi.mp/825938ce70ae/lolsoiwroteanewsletterFor the free masterclass on how to start as a freelance fashion writer register here > https://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/freelance-fashion-writerHave questions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
61You didn't study fashion but you still want to get into the fashion industry? This is absolutely possible!In this episode, I'm joined by Lateefah, Buying Assistant at ASOS who will share how she got in fashion with a mental and social health degree.In this episode you'll learn:- how to be confident applying for jobs and not letting the fact that you lack a fashion education stops you- how she landed a job at ASOS as a customer specialist- how a no is just a not yet or a not here - tips and tricks for those who didn't study fashion such as messaging on LinkedIn the recruiter manager and asking if you are eligible to apply for a job when you have fewer years of experience than those required- how she went from customer care to buying - how to apply for a job that requires a fashion degree anyway and get the job- how to apply again for the same job after your first application didn't work - how to show your interest in fashion during job interviews when you don’t have work experience yet- and moreI really hope you’ll catch all her positive energy and confidence and learn how you can make it into this industry even if you didn't study fashion.Register for my Free online webinar on how to get a job in fashionhttps://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8For more fashion career tips visit www.glamobserver.comQuestions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
60 In this episode I bring you inside one of the 1-on-1 coaching calls I have with the students of the online course Break into the fashion industry.You might have her same doubts so I hope this episode will inspire and help you!We chatted about: -what to improve in her CV-how to overcome the fear of networking when you feel like you are too pushy when reaching out to recruiters and fashion industry professionals-how to transfer a previous experience of another industry to fashion-how to combine multiple interests (she wants to work both in design and sustainability)- and more.Register for my Free online webinar on how to get a job in fashionhttps://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8For more fashion career tips visit www.glamobserver.comQuestions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
59Kelly Harrington has worked in the fashion industry for 2 decades at the same brand: H&M where she started 20 years ago as a print designer. Today she holds the title of Trend forecaster, Vintage Archivist, and Designer.Her career is really fascinating: let me just tell you that her job includes shopping vintage to build and curate a physical archive of amazing clothes that designers and buyer look at for inspiration and trends, but also designing prints and patterns and coming up with new trends by also looking at early adopters on Instagram as a trend forecaster. We talk about her job split in 3, and also about her strong passion for denim which has now become like her branding and expertize area that led her to launch her own consultancy that she manages together with her full-time job working with brands such as Amazon Fashion, Selfridges, Gap and many others. We also talk about what she thinks is going to be the future of fashion and her tips to break into this industry. Stay tuned till the end, each minute of this episode is full of new tips and industry insights!Kelly suggests a list of early adopters she looks up to on Instagram that you can find here: https://www.glamobserver.com/inside-the-fascinating-career-of-kelly-harrington-vintage-archivist-trend-forecaster-and-designer-at-hm-denim-expert/Register for my Free online webinar on how to get a job in fashionhttps://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8For more fashion career tips visit www.glamobserver.comQuestions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
58If you can set up your mind for success, you can achieve whatever you want in life: your first internship, a new job at the top fashion companies, a promotion… the possibilities are endless. In this episode, I'm going to share 8 mindsets to adopt to be successful in fashion.Resources mentioned in the episode:Podcast episode #38 on How to set your fashion career goals published on Jan 23 2020Register for my Free online webinar on how to get a job in fashionhttps://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8For more fashion career tips visit www.glamobserver.com Questions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
57 Cassie’s career in fashion is very interesting because she didn’t follow a linear path but challenged herself and her curiosity brought her to work in many different fields.She worked as stylist, fashion writer for The Telegraph, trend researcher at WGSN, Editor, Buying Consultant, Brand Consultant, Trends & Product Analyst and now she’s Style Director at Amazon. She’s the proof that you can move from a field to the other in fashion and that if you have multiple passions you can mix them up! Her positivity and curiosity will inspire you! We talked about having multiple skills in fashion, how to transfer your previous experience to a new job in a different field, the importance of keep learning through online courses, the advantage of working at fashion startups, the future of the fashion industry post-pandemic and how to get a job in fashion at a tech company such as Amazon.Register for my Free online webinar on how to get a job in fashionhttps://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8For more fashion career tips visit www.glamobserver.com Questions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
56 Will you still see fashion people and brands with the same eyes now that you know everything about what's happening in the industry? I touch some episodes of the fashion industry including: Vogue, Anna Wintour, Leandra Medine, Refinery29... where the fashion industry is doing wrong, why it's not something just related to America, the urgent need of a change, the initiatives of CFDA and Aurora James' 15percentpledge
55 Even though we are not allowed to meet in person yet, you can still grow your fashion network from home and switch all the communications online and via phone calls. The good news is that you can use this time that you would not have had, to develop a long term strategy and build more genuine relationships that you can then leverage later.Learn how to grow your network and especially how to get informational interviews with fashion people. Register for my Free online class on how to get a job in fashionhttps://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8For more fashion career tips visit www.glamobserver.com Questions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
Want to write for fashion magazines and start your freelance career?Then join me in this new free webinar and we will see together: 1. The 3 Things you need to write for fashion magazines as a freelancer2. The most common fears that are stopping you to take action3. Why you get ignored when you propose your article ideas to editors and publications.Register to the FREE WEBINAR 👇🏻👇🏻https://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/freelance-fashion-writerSee you there!
53 Are you intrigued by the role of the Art Director and are you wondering what does and art director do in fashion?I’m excited to be joined by Alyssa Clare Art Director at Coach to chat about this fashion career. Alyssa started her career in art direction working at fashion magazines before moving to work at fashion brands such as Nicole Miller, Tommy Hilfiger, and now Coach. In this episode, we chat everything about:-what an art director does- the difference between working as an art director at a brand vs working at a fashion magazine-who art directors work with-what’s the process of developing a campaign or photoshoot- what are the necessary skills and the first steps to become oneRegister for my Free online class on how to get a job in fashionhttps://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8For more fashion career tips visit www.glamobserver.com Questions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
52Do you want to write for fashion magazines full-time or even just on the side? In this episode, I guide you on what are the 3 necessary steps to become a freelance fashion writer even if you are starting from scratchhttps://www.glamobserver.com/3-absolutely-necessary-steps-to-become-a-freelance-fashion-writer/Take advantage of the Pre-launch offer https://courses.glamobserver.com/p/become-freelance-fashion-writer
51 Emily works as Merchandising Assistant at Balenciaga. She studied at FIT in New York and interned every year when she was in school. She started with a PR internship at Carolina Herrera. When a merchandising internship opened at Carolina Herrera, she applied but got turned down as they were looking for someone with more experience in merchandising. She then got a merchandising internship at a sportswear company and after some months, finally got back at Carolina Herrera to intern in merchandising. She then went to Saint Laurent and then landed at Balenciaga as buying intern before becoming merchandising assistant. She’s just 22 but already has lots of experience in the industry and we chat about many interesting things such as:- how to balance internships during college- why a pr internship is the best way to get your foot in the fashion industry- the different versions of merchandising and how this role is different from a company to the other but also if you're working in the headquarter or in another region. - the difference between the role of the buyer and merchandiser - how she’s working from home today during the pandemic and do they buy from the desk- how to network in fashion- how you can learn more about fashion even if you didn't go to fashion schoolEnjoy it! Register for my Free online class on how to get a job in fashionhttps://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8Questions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
50 In this episode I answer some of your most asked questions:- My fashion internship got canceled, what should I do?- I was in the middle of job interviews, will I still get the job?- Should I apply for jobs now or it's better to wait?And I also tell you what backup plan you should have, just to be safe as we don't know at the end of this pandemic, how each fashion company is going to react and if the internships and jobs you had secured will still be available.Resources mentioned in the episode:I'm writing a book, this is the link to the FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2872074246213288/Free online class on how to get a job in fashion, register for freehttps://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8Vogue Global conversations articles:1. Takeaways from day 1 https://www.glamobserver.com/key-takeaways-from-day-1-of-vogue-global-conversation/2. The future of fashion show https://www.glamobserver.com/the-future-of-fashion-shows/Online course Break into the fashion industry https://glam-observer.teachable.com/Questions? Email me at giada@glamobserver.com
49 Today I’m talking to Claudia Saadeh fashion stylist who has worked at Net-a-Porter for 5 years now. In this episode, we discuss how she changed her university path in nutrition after one year, when she realized it was not made for her, to go into fashion, how she understood that styling was made for her, how to stand out when applying for jobs in this competitive industry, how she turned a one-month internship into a full-time job at Net-a-Porter and what’s like applying for a different job but within the same company, so I asked her if her application process was the same like applying for a new company or it was something different. We also talked about why you should not stick to a job title when looking for a job because she’s a stylist but she deals with other things as well in the company that she describes in the episode and how she posted on Instagram that she was looking for an assistant and ended up hiring a girl whose Instagram aesthetic was in line with hers.Register to my FREE ONLINE MASTERCLASS on 4 proven strategies to get a job in fashion https://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8Questions? email me at giada@glamobserver.comWant more fashion job tips? visit www.glamobserver.com
48 Do you want to work in fashion but you can't move to a new city and want to work from home?In this episode, we will see what are the remote career opportunities in fashion and how to get one.Register to my FREE ONLINE MASTERCLASS on 4 proven strategies to get a job in fashion https://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8Questions? email me at giada@glamobserver.comWant more fashion job tips? visit www.glamobserver.com
47 Chloè Radelli is Senior Designer at Isabel Marant. She studied fashion design and started with an internship at Chloè in Paris where she stayed for 5 years before moving to Isabel Marant.You'll learn how to build an effective fashion portfolio even when you're at the beginning of your career, how she started her career as a fashion designer, what it’s like to work in a fashion design department of an established brand such as Chloè and Isabel Marant and how she has launched and now manages her fashion brand Maison Chou while working full-time.Register to my FREE ONLINE MASTERCLASS on 4 proven strategies to get a job in fashion https://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8Questions? email me at giada@glamobserver.comWant more fashion job tips? visit www.glamobserver.com
46 Are you working in another industry and you want to go into fashion? In this episode I chat with Mia Lardiere Snapchat Editor at Cosmopolitan. Mia didn’t plan to work in fashion, she wanted to be a tv writer. We discuss together how she has transitioned her previous experience to fashion, how to approach fashion professionals to help you out with your career, how many interview steps she went through at cosmopolitan, the pressure of the fashion industry, how to go from assistant to editor and ask for a rise, what you need to get a job like hers and much more. This episode is full of many amazing tips and mia is such a kind-hearted person so I suggest listening till the end!Register to my FREE MASTERCLASS on 4 proven strategies to get a job in fashion https://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8Questions? email me at giada@glamobserver.comWant more fashion job tips? visit www.glamobserver.com
Your dreams have not been canceled ✨ do not stop working toward your goals.You are probably now going through a moment of uncertainty and your plans have been messed up, but this is not the time to stop working on your career completely.There are many things you can do from home to get ready for that morning when they finally tell us that we have won. From things to do at home, to an example of a daily routine to implement, with this episode I hope to motivate and inspire you to keep going and keep working towards your goals, because your plans have not been canceled but just postponed 💪🏻If you stop now, you are postponing your entry into the fashion industry further so keep listening to know what to do to not slow down your fashion career while you stay home.We are all in this together.🙏🏻Register to my FREE MASTERCLASS on 4 proven strategies to get a job in fashion https://glamobserver.easywebinar.live/event-registration-8Questions? email me at giada@glamobserver.comWant more fashion job tips? visit www.glamobserver.comOnline course https://glam-observer.teachable.com/