THEY WANT TO WORK

Where
They
Want
To
Work
Samantha Svorinich
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Internship: Schwartz and Benjamin — Wholesale
intern for Kate Spade footwear. After I graduate I
will be an assistant buyer for Burlington.
“I chose the fashion industry
as a career because I thrive
in its faced-paced and everchanging
environment,
which keeps me on my toes
and excited to see what each
new day has in store.”
Nicole Porras
Major: Marketing
Internship: Digital Marketing
intern at John Varvatos.
“Fashion has the ability to
transform people and even
make a difference in the
way people see themselves
— I would love to be a part
of making that difference
in people’s lives.”
Jazmin Veney
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Internship: Marketing, events and
promotions at Chanel
“I chose fashion as a career
because I want to be part
of an industry that’s always
evolving, creating and
sharing a story.”
Student responses from the survey:
Why is the company, brand
or designer you chose the
most desirable to work for?
“It’s the best of the best.
The highest goal in
the fashion industry.
Chanel does no wrong.”
CHANEL
“Because.”
“I admire Karl Lagerfeld
tremendously. He is a
fashion legend. I love his
creative use of textiles
and am enamored with
what he does with fur for
Fendi as well as his own
collections in addition
to the Chanel brand.”
“Kate Spade is fashionforward.
Always on trend
while meeting consumer
wants and needs. Size
range now goes to 16,
which is incredible. The
company and brand
focus is eye-popping
and innovative.”
KATE SPADE
“Employee
discount : )”
PUBLIC SCHOOL
“Dao-Yi [Chow] and
Maxwell Osborne are
basically the coolest
kids on the block.”
“Her design aesthetic is
something that I love, as
well as the way that the
brand has developed
and its support of the
arts, especially women in
positions of leadership.”
DVF
“The fact that Carolina is still
involved in her own company
and her aesthetic appeals to
my sense of style.”
“Ralph Lauren is a legacy
fashion house that could
provide stability, and have
the influence to help change
the industry for the better.”
RALPH LAUREN
CAROLINA HERRERA
“DVF brand stands for strong, confident women.”
“I am a feminist
and so was she.
Tracing the steps.”
TED BAKER PLC
“Opportunity to
move to London!”
“I like the DVF philosophy.
I think she’s a fascinating
woman and I think she’d
be wonderful to work for.”
SALVATORE
FERRAGAMO
SPA
“It’s
Italian.”
38 APRIL 2016, No. 1 WWD.COM
Photographs by LEXIE MORELAND