The Glam Observer Fashion Podcast
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Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
How to get a Job/Internship at a Luxury Fashion Brand
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fashion industry offers many career possibilities. There are many different types of roles as well as many different types of companies you can wo...
10 Fashion Industry Terms and their Definitions
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to work in fashion? Well, you need to expand your fashion vocabulary then and start using the correct fashion jargon. In this podcast...
Creativity is not the only driver: how the fashion industry works
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We see fashion collections, runways, and magazines... but the output of the fashion industry is not a result of creative decisions only. Before the cr...
What happened at my job interview with Alexander McQueen
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode I am sharing what happened during my job interview for my e-commerce internship at Alexander McQueen. I'll share what I d...
This is the #1 Skill You Need to Work in Fashion
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get a job or internship in fashion?In this podcast episode I'll share what is the most important skill that recruiters look at when hirin...
Fashion Stylist Hetty Appleton-Miles on getting into the industry, developing styling skills and her personal style
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I chatted with Hetty Appleton-Miles Stylist at Burberry who moved to London from Australia 7 years ago. Hetty’s main job as Stylist for the British...
Students stories: Georgia Rhodes on interning at Marie Claire, Glamour, Elle, and Harpers Bazaar without living in a fashion capital
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Georgia Rhodes is a final-year student with already a lot of big fashion magazines on her resume including Marie Claire, Glamour, Elle, Harpers Bazaar...
How to become a fashion writer
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Free live webinar: How to Start Your Fashion Writing Career in 3 days!(even if you have never published an article before!)Friday Feb 24th 3pm CET (...
Sara Moschini Head of Fashion at Grazia.IT on Fashion Week and Career
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Moschini Head of Fashion Grazia.it is one of The Observers 2022: fashion professionals from around the world who are making and leading the fashi...
The History of Fashion Week
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new season of The Glam Observer Podcast.Fashion week is just around the corner so I thought it would be interesting to learn about the hi...
How to get a job in fashion before the year ends (I got mine in December!)
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are considering pausing your fashion job applications until the end of the year because YOU:are stressed out because you are applying for so many jo...
3 Things that Worked to land 3 Luxury Internships without experience
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode I am sharing my story of how I went from studying management engineering to landing 3 internships at Santoni, Fendi and Alexan...
How to write a fashion cover letter
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to apply for your dream fashion job or internship?A resume is a great start, but it's NOT the only thing you need for your job applications...
10 Skills Needed to Work in Fashion
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to work in fashion and wondering what are the top skills required?In this new episode, I am sharing 10 of the most common skills required by fash...
Lessons learned from Vogue Forces of Fashion Conference
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I attended the Vogue annual conference Forces of Fashion last Friday Oct 14th. In this episode, I'm sharing the lessons I learned from fashio...
How to get a job at Vogue
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dreaming big about working at Vogue one day? In this episode, I'm sharing my the very best tips that will get you one step closer to your dream j...
How to get your first job in fashion: 3 things to consider when you're a student or recent graduate
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to get your first job in fashion but you’re a student, recent graduate or graduating soon? Have started looking for entry-level jobs already...
"I love fashion" : what to post on social media to show your passion and knowledge
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you want to get into the fashion industry or you are at the beginning of your career, then you probably know that social media is like your bu...
How to Get a Backstage Job at Fashion Week (New York, London, Milan, Paris)
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion weeks are around the corner! We are excited for a new fashion month to begin, but if so far you've only looked at fashion weeks as an exc...
I analyzed 300 fashion jobs + what's the Summer Fashion Camp
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have analyzed 300 job descriptions posted online by different companies: LVMH, Gucci, Cartier, Macy’s, Dior.. in different countries and different...
From sketches to the clothes we wear: the role of the Pattern Maker
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how the sketches of a designer come to life becoming the finished products we wear?In this episode you'll learn how a fash...
3 Little-Known LinkedIn Hacks that will Elevate your Fashion Job Search
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you already have a LinkedIn profile that you use to look for jobs and connect with people... but probably you don't know about these 3 hack...
7 Things you can do this summer to boost your career in fashion
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You didn't secure a summer internship or a job? No worries, you don't need to wait until the end of summer to work again on your career in f...
4 Excel tricks to impress your Fashion Boss (or the recruiter)
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to acquire the most important skill you need to break into and thrive in the fashion industry?I'm hosting a brand new free live webinar thi...
3 reasons why you need to learn Excel to get a job in Fashion
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I get asked often what skills you need to work in fashion. There isn’t just one answer here because skills change with each position and company. H...
3 things to refresh (or learn) before going to a job interview with a fashion company
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have a job interview coming up soon, or you have applied for many jobs and you want to be prepared when a call will come?In this new podcast episode, ...
Q: I studied economics. What can I do in fashion??
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
not all of us already have the perfect plan for our career from a young age. So what happens if you have just realized you want to work in fashion bu...
6 steps to build your CV/resume when you have no experience to break into fashion
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I remember when I had to write my first resume. I was about to graduate in management engineering, I opened a Word document and I stared in front of i...
5 most common resume mistakes in fashion (and how to stop making them)
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are your job applications falling through the craps?While there could be many reasons why your job applications are not working, your resume is for su...
Why is Anna Wintour so powerful? With Amy Odell author of Anna The Biography
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know Anna Wintour as the iconic editor-in-chief of Vogue. You might recognize her for the bob cut, her black glasses and her floral dresses. Bu...
How to start your career in fashion from scratch
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion is your career dream and you want to know how you can start from zero??Then this episode is for you!You'll learn:what are the steps to br...
Why you need a TikTok Resume and how to build one
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to impress fashion recruiters? Add a TikTok resume to your applications!In this episode you'll learn what's a TikTok Resume why you n...
How to work in fashion remotely
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion is your dream but you don’t live in a fashion capital or you can’t move anytime soon?Although most of the people in fashion are working at...
How to build a fashion portfolio for each career (designers, stylists, writers, PR...)
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many identify the fashion portfolio as a collection of sketches and designs. But this definition would limit the portfolio to fashion designers only w...
I need a new Fashion Job Fast! 5 ways to Speed Up your Job Search
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for a new job and you need one fast? Like in a week or so? Although there isn’t a magic formula, there are for sure some things you...
How to write the best thank-you email after a job interview with a fashion company (+ TEMPLATE)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You had a job interview with a company? Congrats! You are one step closer to your dream job in fashion, but now what??There is one more important step...
Creativity vs Business: why both are needed in Fashion
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although fashion is commonly defined as a creative industry, the right side of your brain is not the only one working if you are someone involved in t...
How to get a fashion internship this summer
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to start gaining some work experience in the fashion industry? Internships are the best way to get your foot in the door and summer is...
Fashion Journalism Fundamentals: 3 must-known if you want to become a fashion writer
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to write for your favorite fashion magazines?If you are considering a career at your favorite publications, then this episode is a must-listen!Fu...
10 Skills you need to get a Job as a Fashion Editor
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to work as a fashion writer? Or if you prefer to call yourself a fashion editor or fashion journalist? While you might believe that writing is t...
5 steps to start writing for fashion magazines
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream to write for your favorite fashion magazines?Whether you want to become a freelancer or get a full-time job at a fashion magazine as a fa...
100th episode! Celebrating YOU and your dreams!
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe this is the 100th episode of the podcast???To make it extra special I asked YOu to send over a voice note in which you introduce yours...
BONUS - The NEW Excel for Fashion Course is here!
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Weekend Bonus episode for you.The first and only Excel course tailored to the fashion industry https://glamobserver.com/excel-for-fashion-courseQue...
How to become a Buyer for a Luxury Fashion Brand with Kiana Brooks
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in getting a job in fashion buying and/or merchandising at a luxury fashion brand?In this episode Kiana Brooks who is working in bu...
How Giada Graziano got her job at Alexander McQueen thanks to Excel and other tips to impress recruiters during a job interview
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is special! My team interviews me to share my experience about how I broke into fashion and more specifically how I impressed fas...
Why you need to learn MS Excel NOW if you want to work in Fashion
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to working in the fashion industry you might believe that the sense of style is the most in-demand skill, but in many careers of the ind...
Insider Tips to Get a Job in Fashion in 2022
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to start your career in fashion this year?This episode is made for you! Tune in to listen to 6 tips that will boost your fashion job application...
The [11] Skills You Need to Work in Fashion
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get a job in the fashion industry? In this episode we will talk about the soft and technical skills that you need for a career in fashion. Not...
How to become more confident when you apply for fashion jobs
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you lack self-confidence when it comes to applying for jobs in fashion?Are you intimidated by the fashion industry?Are you scared of applying for j...
The real reason why you can't get a job in fashion and how to fix it
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to get a job in fashion?You might be thinking that it could be because:you don't have the qualificationsyou didn't study fashiono...
Students'stories: How Udita got her internship at Vogue Business with zero experience
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll listen to one of my students of the online course Break into the fashion industry: Udita who just got her internship at V...
Don’t say “I love fashion” in your applications. 7 reasons why you need to know about fashion to be successful
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“So, why do you want to get the job?” “Because I love fashion…. ” ClichèWell, this is not quite the right answer and indeed, in some cases,...
I want to work in fashion. Where do I begin?
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you part of those people who wake up saying I want to work in fashion? Maybe after watching The Devil Wears Prada or The Bold Type? Welcome to th...
Is a resume enough to get a job in fashion?
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021 and with 500 people who apply for the same job, is an outstanding resume enough to get a job in fashion? Sure it is a fantastic starting point...
How Jennifer went from feeling NOT ENOUGH to apply for the job, to Editor at COSMOPOLITAN
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt not enough and intimidated to apply for a job in fashion? This episode is for you.If you’ve been following me for a while now you...
How to get a job at LVMH (they'll hire 25,000 under 30s by 2022!)
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
LVMH the luxury group home of brands such as Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Celine, Givenchy… is one of the most sought-after companies of th...
How to build your fashion network – what to say and how to do it with confidence
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often in the fashion industry, we hear that you need to know someone to be able to be part of it. A friend of a friend could make it easier for you to...
Can you pass the 3-sec resume test to get a job in fashion?
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is this 3-second test and why it matters plus what you can do to build the best resume that catches the attention of a fashion recruiter in a pil...
Haute Couture: Everything you Need to Know in less than 10 minutes
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Haute Couture week in Paris and Balenciaga is back after 53 years. But what's Haute Couture, how it works and why it matters in fashion...
Flora Johnston FT Fashion Editor on the attitude to make it in fashion, how to use Instagram for your career and interning every summer
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flora Johnston is the fashion and luxury editor at the Financial times but not only. A very ambitious lady who never sit still since the early days of...
Fashion Magazines are now opening stores (both physical and online), selling clothes and reducing deadstock
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Allure" it's opening the first store, Vogue Scandinavia will sell its issues only on their flagship online, you can now buy Vogue clot...
6 Things you can do this summer to get ready for the Fashion Industry
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to secure your next fashion job/internship starting in September or fall?You must act now!Tune in to listen to 6 things you can do this summer t...
What to study to work in fashion?
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have decided you want to work in fashion, you might be asking yourself what you should study to work in the glamourous industry. And I’m pr...
3 [practical] Things you can do today to boost your fashion job applications
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion is a veeery competitive industry. Just like you, thousands of other fashion enthusiasts wake up every day with the big dream of working in the...
How I saved up 350€/month to afford investing in my career as a student
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in your career is very important if you want to get results faster, better jobs, and more career opportunities.Luckily when I was a student ...
Can't get a job in fashion? 5 common mistakes you are probably making
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to get a job/internship in fashion? Before you say that the problem is that you don't have experience, listen to this episode where I...
How to manage multiple jobs in fashion AND launch your own fashion project with Federica Caiazzo
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Federica Caiazzo is a freelance fashion journalist who writes for Cosmopolitan and Elle, a part-time copywriter for a lingerie brand, and has just lau...
8 must-do things to get a job in fashion
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to get a job in fashion! Getting a job in fashion is hard, but NOT impossible! Due to the competition of t...
From banking to launching a fashion business to Marie Claire eCommerce Director - Emily Ferguson
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Ferguson is the eCommerce Director at Marie Claire. Her entry into the fashion industry is not the typical one of those who want to get into the...
Fashion Industry Myth | I have nothing to add to my resume, I’ll never get a job
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you applying for jobs and not hearing back from companies and you believe the problem is the fact that you don't have enough fashion backgrou...
How To Get Into Fashion PR with MyTheresa PR Manager Laura Schupp
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
FREE PDF A Career in Fashion PR >https://www.glamobserver.com/fashionprLaura Schupp is the PR Manager at MyTheresa, the luxury fashion e-commerce c...
BONUS - Fashion Internships At Marie Claire
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have partnered with Marie Claire UK for two remote fashion internships exclusive for students and alumni of our online course Break into the fashio...
The Fashion Industry Is Hiring For Potential Now - What should you do?
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion recruiters and companies are not anymore looking at the school you attended or the skills you already have.They are looking for potential whic...
How To Get A Job At A Fashion Magazine In 2021
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have partnered with Marie Claire UK to offer 2 remote internships to break into the fashion industry students and alumni in the ecommerce and edito...
How To Get A Job In Fashion the Tom Ford way. My #1 piece of advice to break into fashion
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how Tom Ford got his first fashion job? Or that Lazaro Hernandez (Proenza Schouler) left a message to Anna Wintour on a flight from Miami ...
Why and How A Growth Mindset Is Essential For Your Career In Fashion
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a job in fashion is hard, yes it’s true… but are you really doing anything you can to get that job or internship?In this podcast, I'l...
From working with Suzy Menkes to Vogue Business Trends Editor - Lucy Maguire
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Maguire is the trends editor at Vogue Business. She started her career in fashion by interning at Roksanda to then landing at Condè Nast as Feat...
Inside The Fashion Industry - The New Fashion History Course
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm revealing a new project that I've been working on over the past months.This new project involves Emma McClendon, Fashion Historian, auth...
Where and why to learn more about the fashion industry
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even though attending a fashion school is not necessary to work in fashion, still having a knowledge of the industry is important.In this podcast I sh...
Fashion Jobs that will be In Demand in 2021
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick episode, I share the fashion career trends for 2021 so which companies and departments you should monitor because they will be the those...
Fashion Copywriting with Lauren Rae Mytheresa Copy Editor
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#62Lauren has relocated from London to Munich a few months ago for her new job as copy editor at Mytheresa. With all her years of experience writing b...
How to get a job in fashion WITHOUT a fashion degree with ASOS Buying Assistant Lateefah
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#61You didn't study fashion but you still want to get into the fashion industry? This is absolutely possible!In this episode, I'm joined by ...
Inside a Fashion Career Coaching Call with one of my students
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#60 In this episode I bring you inside one of the 1-on-1 coaching calls I have with the students of the online course Break into the fashion industry....
Kelly Harrington Vintage Archivist, Trend Forecaster and Designer at H&M and Denim Expert
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#59Kelly Harrington has worked in the fashion industry for 2 decades at the same brand: H&M where she started 20 years ago as a print designer. T...
8 Mindsets to be Successful in Fashion
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#58If you can set up your mind for success, you can achieve whatever you want in life: your first internship, a new job at the top fashion companies, ...
Cassie Fitzpatrick Style Director at Amazon | Working in different fields and the future of fashion
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#57 Cassie’s career in fashion is very interesting because she didn’t follow a linear path but challenged herself and her curiosity brought her to...
#blacklivesmatter : Will you still see fashion people and brands with the same eyes?
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#56 Will you still see fashion people and brands with the same eyes now that you know everything about what's happening in the industry? I touch ...
How and Why to NETWORK in Fashion during COVID
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#55 Even though we are not allowed to meet in person yet, you can still grow your fashion network from home and switch all the communications online a...
Want to write for fashion magazines? Invite to my FREE WEBINAR
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to write for fashion magazines and start your freelance career?Then join me in this new free webinar and we will see together: 1. The 3 Things yo...
What an Art Director does and the difference between Art Direction at a Fashion Magazine vs a Brand
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#53 Are you intrigued by the role of the Art Director and are you wondering what does and art director do in fashion?I’m excited to be joined by Aly...
The 3 necessary steps to Become a Freelance Fashion Writer
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#52Do you want to write for fashion magazines full-time or even just on the side? In this episode, I guide you on what are the 3 necessary steps to be...
How she became Balenciaga MERCHANDISER from a PR internship-the fine line between BUYER/MERCHANDISER
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#51 Emily works as Merchandising Assistant at Balenciaga. She studied at FIT in New York and interned every year when she was in school. She started w...
Coronavirus: The backup plan for your fashion career + I answer your questions
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#50 In this episode I answer some of your most asked questions:- My fashion internship got canceled, what should I do?- I was in the middle of job int...
Claudia Saadeh Stylist at Net-a-Porter on How to turn a one-month internship into a full-time job
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#49 Today I’m talking to Claudia Saadeh fashion stylist who has worked at Net-a-Porter for 5 years now. In this episode, we discuss how she changed ...
Remote Fashion Jobs - How to work in fashion from anywhere
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#48 Do you want to work in fashion but you can't move to a new city and want to work from home?In this episode, we will see what are the remote c...
Becoming a fashion designer at Chloè and Isabel Marant, building a portfolio and launching a brand
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#47 Chloè Radelli is Senior Designer at Isabel Marant. She studied fashion design and started with an internship at Chloè in Paris where she stayed...
How to do a career change from another industry to fashion with Mia Lardiere Cosmopolitan
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#46 Are you working in another industry and you want to go into fashion? In this episode I chat with Mia Lardiere Snapchat Editor at Cosmopolitan. Mia...
How to NOT slow down your fashion career while you stay home
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your dreams have not been canceled ✨ do not stop working toward your goals.You are probably now going through a moment of uncertainty and your plans...
How to Start a Career in Fashion from Scratch
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#44 Want to get a job in fashion but you have zero experience and zero connections? Then this episode is made for you!Register to my FREE MASTERCLASS ...
Eva Geraldine on getting in fashion, find a job you love, confidence, conscious, dress for the job
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#43 Eva Geraldine is a creative consultant, stylist, fashion editor at large at Conde Nast, the co-founder of the conscious lifestyle brand goooders a...