How to work at Fashion Week as a Volunteer (Cheshire Fashion Week)
Fashion Week in Cheshire is right around the corner! We’re looking forward to the launch of a new summer fashion week showcase at Chester Town Hall which will complement our winter shows at Chester Cathedral and car showrooms. Fashion weeks are not just about watching your favorite fashion designers and brands show off their latest collections. If you don’t have much experience in fashion, fashion weeks can be a great way to get connected and break into the industry.
Events and fashion are competitive industries, a degree in events management or fashion alone will not prepare you for success. There is no substitute for first-hand experience as you need it for an employer hence internships, volunteering, and the ability to interact with the public are crucial skills to acquire. A portfolio of work experience with an established fashion production company like Cheshire Fashion Week Ltd proves impressive to potential employers, provides you with professional references, and gives you an edge over your peers. As a volunteer, you can connect with potential employers, build your network, or even find a job during fashion week.
A fashion week internship offers a wonderful opportunity to see the fashion industry from the inside (usually lasting only one day). Volunteering at a fashion show is mostly about dressing up your models so usually the job of a fashion week volunteer is to help with all the practical tasks to make sure the show runs smoothly.
Job opportunities like these are typically not paid, so avoid asking for monetary compensation if you want to be considered. These experiences usually last just the day of the show, so volunteering as a stylist, backstage, or showrunner, in this case, is not a bad compromise since you will gain a lot from them: connections, something to add to your resume, a deeper understanding of the industry, and maybe even a revelation about your place in fashion.
You can submit an application via the website https://cheshirefashionweek.com/internships-application
Direct email your CV and cover letter (recommended): info@cheshirefashionweek.com
