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Fashion Week Career ITFI

How Being a Fashion Week Volunteer Can Help Advance Your Professional Career

APPLE PODCASTS ⠀⠀⠀SPOTIFY ⠀⠀⠀ AMAZON MUSIC The very first time I set foot backstage as a Fashion Week volunteer … …in 2006, yes, it was a long time ago, I probably looked like that emoji with the stars for eyes … I’m not even kidding. At the time, I was in college while also working …

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Networking ITFI

Why Networking is Important for Your Fashion Career & 4 Misconceptions That Will Change Everything

To many people, the word networking is panic-inducing… But I promise you that by understanding the fundamentals of what it is, how it can help your career and clearing up misconceptions that people mistakenly take as truth, you will feel more comfortable with the entire notion of it. APPLE PODCASTS ⠀⠀⠀SPOTIFY ⠀⠀⠀ AMAZON MUSIC The …

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Career ITFI

5 Strategic Ways to Break Into in the Fashion Industry With No Experience

APPLE PODCASTS ⠀⠀⠀SPOTIFY ⠀⠀⠀ AMAZON MUSIC Let’s talk about the fashion industry… One of the world’s most sought after industries to get into and also one of the hardest. To some, fashion may seem unimportant, but just to give you some reference, in 2021 alone, the revenue of the global apparel market accounted for 1.5 …

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Portfolio ITFI

What is a TFP Shoot & How to Use It to Build Your Fashion Stylist Portfolio

APPLE PODCASTS ⠀⠀⠀SPOTIFY ⠀⠀⠀ AMAZON MUSIC I’m sure many of you are wondering, “What the heck is a TFP shoot?” Depending on who you ask, TFP stands for different things that all basically have the same meaning. The most common ones are: “Time for Print”, “Trade for Print” or “Time for Pictures”.  A TFP is  …

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Portfolio ITFI

How to Create An Online Portfolio & Why It’s Important for Your Fashion Career

APPLE PODCASTS ⠀⠀⠀SPOTIFY ⠀⠀⠀ AMAZON MUSIC An online portfolio is a virtual representation of work you have created, as well as a compilation of your skills and experiences. It allows potential clients and employers to see your work before they actually meet you. It also gives you the power to choose the overall layout you …

Strategies to Conquer Imposter Syndrome
Mental Health ITFI

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Become a Confident Fashion Professional

APPLE PODCAST ⠀⠀SPOTIFY⠀⠀⠀ AMAZON MUSIC “I have a strong resume, but when it comes time to interview, I feel like I’m lying and like I don’t really have that much to offer because the things I’ve done have just been out of luck and have been things anyone can do. My thoughts spiral, sabotaging the …

Stand Out at Your Fashion Internship
ITFI Internships

3 Things You Must Do to Stand Out in Your Fashion Internship

iTUNES SPOTIFY AMAZON YOUTUBE Internships are an important aspect of any career in fashion because they give a behind-the-scenes look at a particular facet of the industry. In a broad sense, they help you determine what your strengths are and eventually, help you decide what you will be doing as your full time career in …