July 16-20

This week I'm still tracking samples. Now we are starting to send out more of the Resort samples instead of the Fall samples because Fall 2012 is already starting to hit stores!!

I've also been working on send descriptions and all of the information needed for stores to post on their website. 

One exciting thing that happened was that I got to share an elevator with Robert Duffy! If you don't know who he is....google it! So far that has been the only celebrity have seen. Oh and he even talked to me!

Then Friday, Kristen left me have a copy of the lookbook I had been helping proofread for the past 2 weeks!

The internship is almost over....I only have 3 weeks left :( but maybe I'll be able to come back up for market week in September!

July 9-13

This week I am still tracking samples, logging them in and out. I also was proof reading more lookbooks, making sure that everything was correct! I have also been keeping the showroom straight and keeping the closet neat and organized. 

I also got to help pull bags that are could possibly be used in Gossip Girl! Now I can't wait to watch the new season...even though its the last :(

I also got to help pick out some bags for another TV show but I don't know which one. Maybe one on the CW.

On Thursday I had my advisor come and visit me in the office! That was fun showing her around the showroom and having her meet my boss!

4th Of July Week

So this week was only a 4 day work week! The first half I was doing the same everyday tasks of checking samples in and out. Also entering a few orders. Then Tuesday I got off at 3! They let us start out holiday early!!

Thursday when I got back, I was still checking samples in and out. Putting stuff away that had come back from stores and didn't need to go anywhere else. I also got to help with the lookbook!  I was proof reading and making sure that everything was spelled correctly and had all of the correct information.

Then Friday we had a going away party for the receptionist and then had a summer friday! So I got to leave at about 3 that day!

June 23-30

This week I was doing pretty much the same tasks as always. We still had orders that needed to be entered. We were also starting to send out the new samples to stores and photo shoots for the resort line.

I'm also still entering a few orders and and logging sample in and out. I also got to clean up the closet and reorganize the Fall bags.

Week of June 18-22

This week consisted of mainly entering orders that were coming in, which were a bunch! And then also doing my everyday tasks of checking samples in and out. 

6/23 Saturday off...

Having weekends off is so much fun....I don't know if I can go back to working weekends!

On Saturday, I went to the farmers market in Fort Green. I was so much fun and there was so much good stuff there! I got some really good apple juice! 

 After we walked around the the farmers market, we went to get some lunch and we to a place close by. It was called the Habana Outpost. They had the best grilled corn ever!

Then we just laid in the grass at Fort Green Park. We just listened to people playing drums and watching people dance. 

The week after...

So the week after market week was a little more calm. There were still appointments going on but  there weren't as many people coming in and out of the office. I was still in the showroom but not as often. I forgot to mention before that they were catering all during market week! So I got free lunch for almost 2 weeks!

I've been keeping the showroom straight but we've started to get orders in from the stores. So I've been entering orders most of the week. I was working till 10:30 the other night because we had so many orders come in. I like entering orders because it's fun to see which items stores will order and how much of each item they will order. 

Its amazing to see the line when it's first presented and as time goes on during market week, many of the items or certain colors will be dropped from the line. 

Once Friday came around, everything was calm again in the office. But the sad part was that there was no more food. 

Market Week

Sorry its taken me so long to update but I'm still catching up on rest from market week!

Market week started on June 4th! We started off the week with a presentation of the whole Resort Marc by Marc Jacobs line for Robert Duffy. So Monday I was helping get the handbags ready to show for the presentation.

Tuesday was the beginning of the appointments for all the buyers. From Tuesday to Friday we had appointments all day. There were buyers from Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Bergdorf Goodman, and many more! I was in the showroom all week helping keep all the handbags and accessories in their place. I was making sure that everything was neat and presentable for the buyers to see.

It was so interesting to hear all the buyers talk about why and why not certain pieces would work for their stores.

I've also been working in the showroom so much that I now know almost every handbag in the Resort line. But I'm still learning the jewelry and mens.

Besides working in the showroom, I'm still doing my everyday tasks of checking in merchandise and keep track of samples. And also pulling samples to send to stores.

I also heard that Marc Jacobs was in the building....but I didn't see him :(

Almost there...

So Friday was the start of market week! All day Friday and Saturday there were presentations showing the new Resort line for all departments! I was able to see the presentation for handbags, jewelry and wallets. 

I love being able to see all of the new merchandise before the stores! It was also interesting to see them explain how and why they decided to do certain prints and why they choose certain colors. I wish I was able to see the RTW but I was able to sneak a peek of the models on Saturday and the clothes look super cute!

I get Sunday off but next week I'll be working in the showroom! While I'm working in the showroom, they want us to wear Marc by Marc Jacobs clothes. So today they gave me some Marc by Marc clothes! And since I'm working in the showroom for about 6 or 7 days, I need about 6 or 7 outfits! So I got some really cute dresses and some tops!  I can't wait to wear them!!

Since they gave me outfits for wear for market week, it will be so much easier getting dressed in the morning!

Preparing for Market Week

This week we are preparing for market week! Which means I will be working this weekend! 

So far I have been doing inventory on past samples from the Resort 2011 line. It's time to get those out of the way and make room for the new Resort 2012 line!

All week I have been taking inventory on past seasons of handbags and accessories and making room to move the Fall 2012 line out of the showroom to make room for the new Resort line.

I've also been doing my normal tasks of sending samples to department stores and making sure everything gets where it need to go. There is so much to do and so much going on that I had to work Saturday.

No pictures this time but maybe I can snap a picture of the view of my office next time!

First week...well 2 days

So I started working Thursday......and I LOVE it!!!!! Everyone is so nice and I've already learned so much in the past 2 days. I have my own desk and computer. The view from the office is amazing because we are the 9th floor and can see so much of Soho. 

On the first day of my internship, she just had me jump right into everything! I got to learn how to keep track of all the samples that are going in and out of the office. I send messengers to major department stores to pick up samples they had. 

On my second day, I checked more items in and out of the office. I also logged some handbags out that are going to be in a magazine for a photo shoot.  Then I got to write up descriptions and measurements of Men's bags for a department store. 

It's cool to know that all the handbags and accessories that I log in and out of the office are the exact same ones that are being photographed to be online for department stores or sometimes photo shoots. I wish I could post pictures but I can't...maybe I can get some of my desk. I will have to post a picture of the bathrooms...they are so nice!! I can't wait to learn more this week and experience market week! 

I haven't done much beside working these past few days but I am going to a free movie tonight! So I'll take some more pictures soon!

WOW!

Yesterday I wend to the FIT Museum! Their current exhibit was showing the graduating students work. There was everything from apparel design and even toy design. It was so amazing to see that all of work was done by students and most of them were younger than me. 

They also had a Barbie exhibit!!!!!! I think that was my favorite part because I love Barbie. All of the designs were done my students too. 

We also went to Macy's, the Big one!! It's seven stories and and has three Starbucks, THREE!!! And their were more restaurants!! We had to follow a map to get to the shoe department. I would hate to work there, it was way to busy and to big!

So far....

So, I've been in NYC for 4 days now and I have had so much fun! What made it even better is having my friend Leah fly up here and explore the city with me! We have spent a lot of time in Manhattan and Brooklyn. My favorites areas (so far) are Williamsburg in Brooklyn and Soho. There are so many cute places to go in each areas and cute little shops, I just wish I could buy everything! I love the fact that I don't have to drive again till August! I love taking the subway and being able to ride while I'm riding.

               

Yesterday we spent the day in Coney Island. It wasn't as cheesy as I thought it was going to be, I was actually really fun. We didn't ride any rides or play games but we did do some people watching.

Today we made our way out to the Brooklyn Flea Market in Williamsburg. THAT WAS AMAZING! There was so many cute clothes and accessories!! Hopefully I can go back soon and maybe buy some stuff!

Well, I don'y start my internship till Thursday so I probably won't post again till then and maybe I can try and make them longer! Can't wait to start, I'll be spending the next 4 day picking out my first day outfit!!! 

Just to start out...

 

I'm 23, from Asheville NC. I go to school in Greensboro at UNCG and I'm studying retail and fashion. I'm interning this summer with Marc by Marc Jacobs Accessories. This blog is to follow my time in NYC and at Marc Jacobs. I'm starting May 24th and can't wait!