Maddie is from Minnesota and went to NYU where she discovered her passion for fashion. I admire her dedication and driven personality to get internships and jobs on her own. All throughout college she worked at various internships by networking and reaching out to many brands. Some of these internships included: being a Merchandising Intern at Marc Jacobs, a Wholesale Intern at Céline, and a PR intern at Louis Vuitton. Finally, after graduating college, she locked in a job at... wait for it.... Vogue.
When I reached out to ask if she'd answer some questions for my blog, she was quick to say yes, and had some really great advice.
Here is the interview:
1) What is your current job/ position?
I currently work at Bottega Veneta as a Communications Coordinator. My job is to assist the Communications Department secure press coverage for the brand.
2) How long have you been interested in fashion?
I was interested in fashion in high school, but didn’t really think I could pursue it as career until I went to NYU and had more exposure to the industry. After my first fashion internship at Cosmopolitan, I knew that I wanted to work in fashion.
3) Who are your current favorite designers and/or fashion labels?
My favorite designers right now are Loewe, Marni, and Celine. I am a little biased towards Marni since I handled Marni’s PR at my previous job, but I love the aesthetic of the brand. I think Marni has the best accessories and they’re so different from what everyone else has. Celine is so classic and chic and also offers great accessories. This upcoming Paris Fashion Week Celine will be debuting their first collection with their new designer Hedi Slimane so I’m super excited for that!!
4) How about for you to personally buy? What brands are in your wardrobe?
I like to shop a lot at Zara! The clothes are pretty inexpensive and pretty on trend, so I can buy new things all the time. I also like Acne Studios and Reformation.
5) You recently graduated from NYU, so from a young person’s perspective, what advice would you give to a student who loves fashion/ updating their wardrobe but has to do it on a budget?
I recently signed up for the Rent the Runway unlimited program, which could be a good option for college students. You pay a monthly fee and then you can rent 4 pieces from Rent the Runway at a time with unlimited swaps. The selection for the unlimited selection is decent and if you frequently return things you can have new clothes to wear every week. The downside is that sometimes it can be hard to guess your size, so a lot of the time the clothes I ordered didn’t fit. The first month is only $99 so definitely worth trying if you’re interested!
6) In your opinion, what items are worth splurging on and what items should students try to find at a cheaper price?
If you are deciding where to splurge, I definitely the best investment would be a nice bag. You can wear it every day and get a lot of use out of it. There are also leather specialist like Leather Spa who can clean and repair designer bags, so that’s always an option if your bag starts to look worn.
7) What are you favorite cheaper stores to buy clothes from?
One of my favorite store is definitely Zara, it’s pretty inexpensive and their styles are on trend. Sometimes the quality isn’t the best but there is so much to pick from that I can always find something. My suggestion would be to shop Zara in store instead of ordering online because it can be difficult to tell online what pieces will look cheap in real life. I also like Uniqlo for basics, they have really inexpensive cashmere sweaters and the best black tights.
Thank you, Maddie for the awesome answers. It's great to have the chance to ask someone who is in the industry questions relating to fashion on a budget.
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