Intern Diaries: Part Two

Look book photos from Vera Wang Bridal Fall 2011

For those two have been keeping up with my Intern Diaries, I'm sorry for the lack of posts. During NYFW I became totally preoccupied with taking street fashion photos. I actually had a post written, but something happened and it got deleted -__-.. But anyway..

My internship has been going well so far! A lot of errand running, yes, but that's the nature of the beast. Some employee actually asked me which department I worked in! Unfortunately, I had to inform her of my being an intern, but it felt good to be mistaken as a full time worker : ).

Very recently I was actually able to sit in on my first fitting with the Bridal department. It was really interesting to see the process from design to runway to actual production happening right in front of me and understanding that what is shown on the runway may not be exactly what is sold to the public based on the practicality for mass production. Its been really great being able to soak it all up, and mentally file points away for when its my responsibility to make those kinds of decisions.

Intern Diaries: Part One

Vera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Collection

Yesterday was my first day at my VW internship, I survived. One can never tell what one's first day will be like, but what I CAN tell you is I know already that I'm going to learn a lot of useful things.

When I first walked in and they told me I had my own desk, I was astonished. Don't get me wrong, its not as if I was treated unfairly at my previous internships- its just that.. well, you should've seen it! It was identical to every other desk in the office, lovely and spacious. It really made me feel like a valued employee. Don't mind me, I just feel as though its the little things that count.

As for tasks, I had to, like most interns, trek through the Garment district, picking up this and dropping off that. It reminded me of my early intern days at Anna Sui and made me somewhat nostalgic.. When I got back they had me help with the layout of the embroidery of the dress shown above. I hadn't done that before so it was interesting and exciting to have an important role to play so early in the game.

I hope you continue to follow me.

Photo via nataliastyle