LIM College students respond: Why do you want to pursue a career in the fashion industry?
Sara Guananga
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Internship: I am currently not enrolled in the [LIM College] senior co-op internship course due to the fact that I am a junior, but I would like to intern at Saks Fifth Avenue as a buying intern.
“The fashion industry allows me to express my individuality without hesitation. It gives me the opportunity to connect my creativity with my business-oriented mind-set.”
Jillian Guaragna
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Internship: Tommy Hilfiger — Merchandising/Buying Merchandising/Buying Intern
“Fashion is a source of innovation and allows us to combine our creativity and business skills to inspire people with products, lifestyles, and experiences.”
Tatiana Patterson
Major: Visual Merchandising
Internship: Lululemon Athletica, key lead, and visual merchandising
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“The fashion industry gives me the opportunity to combine my creative and analytic sides to create opportunities for people to express themselves through their wardrobe and create a community for consumers.”
Samantha Svorinich
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Internship: Schwartz and Benjamin — Wholesale intern for Kate Spade footwear. After I graduate I will be an assistant buyer for Burlington.
“I chose the fashion industry as a career because I thrive in its faced-paced and ever-changing environment, which keeps me on my toes and excited to see what each new day has in store.”
Nicole Porras
Major: Marketing
Internship: Digital Marketing intern at John Varvatos.
“Fashion has the ability to transform people and even make a difference in the way people see themselves — I would love to be a part of making that difference in people’s lives.”
Jazmin Veney
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Internship: Marketing, events and promotions at Chanel
“I chose fashion as a career because I want to be part of an industry that’s always evolving, creating and sharing a story.”