On November 14, 2023, the Center for Career Education (CCE) invited undergraduate students and recent alumni interested in careers in fashion and lifestyle to participate in the Fall 2023 Fashion and Lifestyle Industry Showcase.
Representatives from Christian Dior, COTY, EssilorLuxottica, FlexIt Fitness, L’Oreal, Ralph Lauren, and Tapestry spoke about their organizations, discussed potential career paths within their industry, and shared job, internship, and experience-building opportunities within their respective organizations. After the employers’ introductions, students were given the opportunity to connect with employers during an open networking session.
Organization Overviews
Christian Dior
Established in 1947, Christian Dior, Inc. markets and distributes haute couture, luxury ready-to-wear fashion, and accessories. Our products are available at corporate-owned boutiques in some of the world’s most famous business districts. Christian Dior, Inc. is a subsidiary of the LVMH Group, the world’s leading luxury products group. Christian Dior is currently recruiting for their full-time Corporate Trainee program across a wide range of departments. Apply on LionSHARE. For more information on the Women at Dior mentorship and education program, visit their website.
COTY
Coty Luxury is all about celebrating unlimited beauty in luxury fragrances, high-end skincare, and color cosmetics products. Since 1904, when François Coty founded the company, Coty has gathered a unique savoir-faire and a drive for excellence. Our portfolio includes world renowned brands such as Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Chloé, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Tiffany & Co, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, Davidoff, Burberry, and Miu Miu, as well as skincare brands with Lancaster and philosophy. COTY is currently recruiting for summer internships and full time roles. Apply on LionSHARE
EssilorLuxxottica
We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world, such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, LensCrafters, and Sunglass Hut. Stay up to date on opportunities on LionSHARE.
FlexIt Fitness
FlexIt Inc. is the most flexible way to access fitness. Wherever. Whenever. FlexIt provides access to over 3,000 fitness facilities across the country as well as hundreds of certified personal trainers via its two product offerings. FlexIt’s in-gym product grants its users access to over 3,000 gyms and studios across the country while paying only for the time they use. Users can scan a QR code at the front desk, work out for as long as they want, and then scan out and only pay for their time working out. FlexIt partners include Blink Fitness, [solidcore], and Gold’s Gym. Visit their website for more information on job and internship opportunities.
L’Oréal
With 86,000 employees across 150 countries spanning five continents, L’Oréal leads the world in beauty and pioneers beauty tech. Our portfolio comprises 36 international brands grouped into four unique divisions: Luxe, Consumer Products, Dermatological Beauty, and Professional Products. Some of our renowned brands include CeraVe, La Roche Posay, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Maybelline New York, and so much more. L’Oreal is currently recruiting for a wide range of roles across departments. Apply on LionSHARE. L’Oreal’s Brandstorm competition allows students to submit an innovative project and compete against teams from across the globe.
Ralph Lauren
We are a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products. For more than 50 years, our reputation and iconic image has been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands, and markets around the world. Our enduring purpose, that guides everything we do, is to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style. Ralph Lauren is currently recruiting for internship roles across a wide range of departments. Apply on LionSHARE.
Tapestry
Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman. By intertwining different people and ideas, we push ourselves in our work, pull out the unexpected in what we create, and expand the bounds of possibility. Our brands were created by dreamers who were determined to turn ideas into icons and, with passion, made it happen. We find brilliance in the intersections—of beauty and function, of heritage and innovation, of accessibility and aspiration—which is how we break through with magic and logic in our culture and our craft. Tapestry is currently recruiting for internship roles across a wide range of departments, as well as their design and brand creative apprenticeship program. Visit their LionSHARE to apply.
Key Takeaways
- From design to marketing; software engineering to business operations; human resources to Information Technology, the fashion and lifestyle industries offer a diverse range of opportunities—locally and globally.
- There are more than just jobs and internships. Mentorship programs, early career programs, and case competitions offer great opportunities to gain experience, for students from first-years to graduating seniors.
- Tailor your application materials to the specific role. Read the job description, including listed responsibilities and qualifications, to understand what the specific position is looking for, and consider how you are highlighting those skills on your resume, in your cover letter, and in an interview.
- Do your research on the role and the organization before interviews. Employers want to see that you have taken time to research the company beyond a normal consumer.
- Be prepared to talk to people. Employers see communication and collaboration as key aspects of an internship. Networking within and across departments of an organization can help you build your network and learn.