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How to Apply for Fashion Internships

BoF shares advice from a former intern at Louis Vuitton, as well as insights from leaders at Central Saint Martins, the Graduate Fashion Foundation, and a former talent acquisition specialist at Gucci.
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The process of applying for an internship is similar to any entry-level role application — the recruitment process generally requires a candidate to produce a written application, from resumes or CVs and a cover letter or short written application, to creative portfolios, interviews and thorough research on the company.

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Sophie Soar
Sophie Soar

Sophie Soar is the Commercial Features Editor at The Business of Fashion. She is based in London and oversees BoF’s careers advice and written content partnerships at BoF.

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