The Truth About Working In Fashion (+Nepo Babies)

[@Babi305Fla]

Congratulations on Your Graduation....

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks! 🙏🏿

[@LittleMissDeeDee]

My ex partner completed two Fine Art degrees at UAL and he said the vast majority of his class were wealthy international students who had already established an art career in their home countries and just needed a degree from a reputable arts university to add to their resume to further their success. They were very talented, but it was never a matter of survival for them.

[@OsloTime]

Well ain't that fine and dandy for them! 😂 Haha, jk! (I'm just salty because I'm jelly, that's a nice set up they've got! 🥲) Your comment was very interesting because I honestly wouldn't have guessed that. I know nothing about fashion design school besides watching The Hills years ago, bahaha.

[@firestar7774]

Sad

[@imsoyancy]

It’s so frustrating being an intern/ entry level and you’re expected to do everything because the higher ups barely know how to turn on a computer. But some how expect everything to be done quickly and get mad that it takes longer than they expected. Also I wish nepo babies would just own it. I feel like people would care less if the nepos stop trying to pull the “I’m just like you” card.

[@FashionRoadman]

That’s another thing I didn’t mention but it’s such a good point. My managers would expect me to do things faster than physically possible but they had no understanding of how long things would actually take because they’ve never done it themselves. That was a really frustrating thing that always happened.

[@skrawberrries]

looool, its kinda funny how many parallels there are between fashion and politics as an industry. whenever u clearly have a dream, some people seem to exploit it to your disadvantage. and with nepotism being almost taken for granted in both instances, its annoying bc there are no clear qualifications for success, yet in their success, they take so much for granted.

[@digitalbrandingservice7056]

but why should they? to make others happier? An intern role for me is one of the luckiest roles you can get if you get it in the right company. The intern is the one who can go into all the meetings and events without the big guns feeling threatened. Let them get mad, just make sure everyone knows your name and you know their own name. Be the silent wolf and strategize your way to success.

[@Georgiasurviving]

right, I agree but they should still know how to do the job and what it is about. for example the new CEO of the brand I'm interning at is the husband of the designer and owner but still he studied a lot in both his country and abroad, meanwhile there's the Sales manager who's just a good friend of the owner and that's why he got the job but has not a single clue how sales in the various showrooms work, what big customers are like, what it's like to have to work with them and arrive to the right budget but still thinks he can scream on the phone to his employees and judge their work.. like who do you think you are?!

[@ItsmeA717]

I came to the same realisation once I graduated too. Fashion is basically ego and you having the confidence to convince other people that you’re basically it

[@kateaye3506]

*cough* Tom Ford *cough*

[@visg8303]

I think a lot of nepo babies end up in creative fields because it takes less effort to jump the queue. As you said, the qualification barrier to practice medicine for example don't necessarily apply in the arts. Obviously education in the arts is just as important but with the right connections it's a lot easier to circumvent these... PS Congrats on graduating!

[@cedii_x]

I’m in South Africa & worked in the fashion industry via styling and academically as a Sustainable fashion Anthropologist. And let me tell you, if you don’t have connections or well known friends in the industry, are rich, went to a fancy fashion school (extremely expensive) there’s a low chance you’ll make it. I’ve moved to UX/UI design In corporate and couldn’t be happier.

[@adri.progression]

mm I graduated B.S. Engineering in Product Design and yeah I am getting my portfolio ready for a day job where there is strong accountability systems and more clearly defined metrics for performance outside of subjective things. I'm glad you found something that's working for you right now

[@PHlophe]

@@adri.progression congrats, mate its a very good field , precision and creativity at the same time. could you share a video with the tight portfolio you put together so we can see

[@AnnaWhite-go6nz]

Hi ! I have just discovered your channel. Love fashion and i am an interior architect. Nepo babies have been around forever. I moved to Barcelona in 2005 aiming to work in architecture. I was 24 at the time. I contacted many architecture studios and the top ones had policies to work for 1 year for free and then they may consider you to work with a wage. I met graduate architects from Cambridge and the Bartlett all working there ( for free of course) and mum and dad paying for the lot ( lifestyle etc) it was impossible for me to compete. I ended up moving to London and got a job the second day I arrived. As I already had 2 years experience. I now run my own company, and I have EARNT respect. It’s been nearly 15 years. I am known for my detail, hard work and output- I am hands on and use all the software, hand skills ( drawing) etc. and have the technical skills for site. Hang in there guys! Nothing beats integrity, passion, hard work and commitment! ❤

[@whoispaulson]

I work in the fashion industry here in Lagos Nigeria and honestly it's basically the same experience here if not worse. Although I was quite lucky when I was started out as an intern for a fashion house here in Lagos, I was being paid from the start(mostly because I already taught myself, gained skills and knowledge) and gained experience until I stopped being paid for literally no reason in my 5th month working for the company and was owed for 2 months. And Nepotism is a thing here as well, you see cases of young talented and skill designers being ignored, to favor some kid with well known and connected parents having access to opportunities that they've never worked a day in their life for, in an industry they basically do not understand.

[@murielmoloney1043]

I share my office with a nepobaby.i feel like I'm babysitting.she comes from money and again she likes to pretend that she got her position thru hard work.she is 22yrs old.i am 50 yrs and had to work my way up to where she is now in her 20s.

[@cturne19]

All I could do was laugh as you hit point after point. You told not one lie! I walked away from the industry over 10 yrs ago because of these exact reasons. But the fact that young professionals like yourself are speaking about it more transparently gives me hope that change is finally coming Congratulations on your graduation and I wish you and all the other fashion underdogs the best of luck. Never forget that talent and integrity always win in the end

[@katnap7157]

Honestly everything you spoke about isn’t only applicable to fashion, it can be applied to the corporate world as well. One of my previous jobs, the manager was the same way, he delegated all his work onto the team and was so checked out we would often joke about it. But he would also protect his team if need be and didn’t throw any of us under the bus, so that was a positive. A colleague told us his nickname was recession proof because he would always make sure to befriend the incoming VP and be on a friends basis with them and would always avoid getting let go even when people weren’t sure what he even did. Not sure I would recreate all that to the same degree but I learned that being friends with your superiors and those in other departments really pays off.

[@HaHaHaLMFAOtv]

I feel like there should be some outlet like Yelp where interns and other workers could write their experience with the company so that in the future others would know if they should step their foot in that company. Best part? Those who wronged them had to read about what they’ve done 😅😂 Congratulations on the graduation! 🎉 you deserve it ❤

[@Quicheuhhh]

I'm actually thinking of creating something like this but for stylists (as that's my field) - i think it would help with making stylists more accountable, people getting credited for work, and transparency over pay and nature of the job, whilst also regulating people's expectations of what they will/wont get out of assisting stylists. I also think a huge huge issue is someone can be a great stylist but a terrible mentor (and this applies to any creative field where you have the lead and the intern/assistant who is trying to learn). Def feel like many creatives require/love assistance (they wouldn't be able to run their business without interns/assistants) but they operate on a race to the bottom in terms of labour (who can do it for cheapest/free/unhealthy hours) because it's also how they worked their way up - not realising that they become the very thing/person that exploited them... anyway i digress! A lot needs to change but many love the status quo sadly

[@HaHaHaLMFAOtv]

@@Quicheuhhh that sounds very cool and strong goal! Hope you succeed! it's true, why change the system when it's so much easier to exploit the ones on the bottom 😣

[@the_odyssean]

Glassdoor has that kind of feedback.

[@MegaTinni]

glassdoor

[@reganreynolds6148]

9:50 this is an incredible type of internet community to have. Critical but not aggressive or over corrective discussions are so good, and sometimes hard to come by in industries that can be judgmental.

[@jhoover3098]

Your internships are giving new meaning to the phrase “learn by doing.”

[@Flowergirl222]

I didn‘t know who Ana Wintour was until 2021 and I have my own fashion company. Vogue is extremely overrated. My ability to block out the world (especially the insanity of the fashion industry) is my biggest strength. I am doing well completely independently of it all. It is totally possible to succeed on your own. Your advice in this video is gold.

[@dappidy3763]

oh laa! What is the name of your company? I'd like to support

[@BlueSkyOcean]

Totally agreed I worked with Ana W step daughter and I questioned their ability to get to where they are. She complained that they don’t have money which i found interesting and sad

[@TheRalphie2020]

THERE you go!

[@randyfernando4442]

so F*king TRUE! I work with a very closed minded boss, who is never open to change and if her way of doing things (which are 99% a guessing game) did not work out then i get the blame. TOXIC. Its unfortunate that so many highly skilled artisans are not being valued of their worth because of nepotism. There should be an end to this cycle! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and content. 😍

[@eddyt81]

congrats on graduating! along the lines of nepotism, yeah its quite unfortunate how it happens across all industries. I come from an engineering background and in my previous job I remember an intern joining and in a matter of a year or so the person became director of product management. I eventually learned that the intern was related to the CFO, but it baffled me how comfortable they were putting the intern in a position like that. the company is doing quite poorly now but I still wonder what reasons upper executives have to make decisions like that especially when they know they aren't too big to fail.

[@FashionRoadman]

I don’t even understand the logic of it because in some cases, hiring based on nepotism and not based on merit will be a detriment to the company itself. Quite a few companies that have folded because of this.

[@DebShops-e3v]

Dude….I love fashion and always have….however when I found out how much $$ I would make I decided not to move forward with fashion and just got a general business degree with an emphasis in marketing because I knew every industry needs good sales people. So although not sexy I was able to make some excellent $$ through out my 30 year career. I found it interesting that I was making as much $$ and more pulling in 6 figures while still in my 20’s. Now I am semi retired from that. But I still love fashion so I consider myself a fashion nerd which is why I enjoy your channel. You are correct there are so many people in all industries that have mediocre talent in high profile positions based on who they know. I worked for a famous publishing company and while meeting with an executive head who was best friends with the owner/CEO I realized just how clueless this person was in the job. It was almost laughable……so now I just work for myself.

[@leanna_perry]

omg i used to manage the designers son when i was art director at a fashion brand and he literally did zero work no matter how hard i tried to get him to!! and there was no world in which he could have been fired either. if i were him in that position i would have worked so hard to help my moms brand, i’ll never understand. the nepo baby thing is so true!

[@PHlophe]

i think if you'd crossed him. he woulda told his Mamma and she would have catwalked to your desk with the wickedest grimace and frown ever. its hard to be polite in this case but you did good avoiding escalation . Even though in the best of scenarios it would have been ok to tell him "sit your tail down Mr Caviar prince and do some work" not in the fashion industry but as an accountant i deal with Nepo princelings . the same ones that do have a degree but are "spooked" when new data needs to be parsed and analysed .

[@chigal0926]

The problem with fashion journalism is there is a lack of depth in knowledge. American Vogue has become dull; its obvious Grace Coddington is no longer there. I will say Coddington made that magazine, not Anna Wintour.

[@FashionRoadman]

Definitely agree with this here. I mean Anna is the definition of getting your career fast tracked because of who your dad is. She was in positions of power before she even had the experience or skills to know what she was doing. I will say that she has done some revolutionary things at Vogue in her defence. It's just clear that without certain figures around her like Grace Coddington, Andre Leon Talley etc - things start to fall very flat.

[@chigal0926]

@@FashionRoadman I'm glad you pointed out Andre Leon Talley. I am listening to his autobiography "The Chiffon Trenches" on Audible. He had expressed the importance of doing ones homework. He lived and breathed fashion. Plus he had a significant liberal arts background. He completed a Masters degree at Brown University. That gave him the creativity needed to be successful in high fashion. Unfortunately, there aren't any Coddington or Leon Talley clones in the wings.

[@oseasviewer7108]

Delegate the task is the core upper management staff skill set - they do it convincingly with style, flair and joie de vivre and oh yes they have 'connections'. Sometimes it makes sense to make as many mistakes as you can and get away with before they crash and burn.

[@grae_m4]

Extremely important reality check to put out there. Congrats on graduation!

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks! 🙏🏿 and yes I feel the need not to sugarcoat the industry because it’s good for people to know what they are getting into

[@ampgorky]

Foucault also notices that it’s power that makes knowledge, not the other way around, Etc.

[@ashadedviewonfashion]

Congratulations, you've done so much already while still in school the sky is the limit now. xxx

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks so much Diane! Always appreciate your support ❤️

[@SoaringSpear]

Congrats on graduating!!! About the video specifically, I feel you. I’m just starting out in the fashion industry and it’s really hard not knowing people and having no real connections in it. I love fashion but it’s hard to connect and see myself staying in it for long

[@FashionRoadman]

100% it’s really hard, luckily I was able to find people that were on the same wavelength online and I eventually met a lot of them in person. I also have the added advantage of living in a fashion capital which is something not everyone has.

[@oseasviewer7108]

If I could say 1, no - 2 more things - 1). Congratulations on graduation, - Well Done! 2) If possible, please subtly introduce to would-be hosts of KZbin segments the importance of shooting WS i.e. 16X9, eye line (i.e not looking up or down on the camera), framing & shot composition (neutral background/ lighting the face not the clothes) and above all watch that headroom - if you are on a locked off shot avoid moving about too much - otherwise LOVELY. I shall look forward to your genuine (avoid use of authentic which suggest contrived) relaxed style and warm delivery.

[@Lorriluxxe]

You had me at nepotism….congratulations on your graduation 🎉

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks!

[@umaxi96]

Lol your story about working as an intern is so hilarious. It‘s just insane people live this way. Incompetent people at their jobs is also what i have been baffled by many times. I can relate so well to this.

[@gorgonzoelan]

Thank you for this video, trying to go into the fashion industry as a management with marketing student in my first year. Thank you for the heads up.

[@shauleen]

Yeah… with the nepo baby thing totally agree! In creative careers the assessment is subjective and where with other careers there is an objective set of standards to be qualified e.g. exams, professional qualifications etc. There is an element of subjective & objective is in all careers but in creative careers it’s extremely subjective!

[@jordynt6270]

hello! i’m a student for journalism and really want to get into fashion as a writer/journalist. i’ve been following you for a while and really thank you for making this video.

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks a lot for watching, always here to help if you need tips

[@eat.food.not.friends]

Let's be honest, I think every single nepo baby got into the position where they are because of their contacts. There is always someone who is better suited or has the same skills. And if other applicants have the same qualifications, the Nepo baby will still be accepted. Maybe there are a few exceptions. But if a Nepo baby is preferred even though others have the same skills, then you can't say that the Nepo baby made it on its own!

[@TheIzzyyyyy]

I've been in the fashion industry for 3 years now and it is a challenge. For example, you can work for a good company but only make minimum wage and then you can work for a bad company that mistreats you and you can make a little above minimum wage. There's just no winning really is what I'm trying to get at. As a result of the low pay, I just live at home but I'm getting tired of it so I'm slowly transitioning into UX/UI design and have been a volunteer apprentice designer for a client for the past 3 months and will be working with them until March. I'm really sad to transition out of the fashion industry because I love sewing and clothes so much but I don't see myself getting out of entry-level roles anytime soon if I stay in it.

[@dummysick_8117]

Congrats on graduating! You deserve it

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks! 🙏🏿

[@charlesbeloved7951]

Big congratulations on your graduation. I’m not in fashion but it’s sadly the same thing in the theatre. It’s annoying to see my wealthy colleagues be able to make all sorts of plays and performances on shoe string budgets because they don’t have to worry about paying rent. But I choose to not linger in that space because it’s too time consuming and it takes away time and energy from me making my own art. At the end of the day, I think the hardest pill one has to swallow if we’re poor, grew up poor and we go into the arts… the hardest pill to swallow is that nobody cares about that. In the late capitalist system we live under, no producer or director or audience member cares about your struggle, they only care about what you produce. And so, because of this, I think us peeps who come from nothing we need to just show up and show out and outshine everyone in whatever way we can AND our struggle isn’t for everyone to hear, not everyone is deserving of knowing about our vulnerability and strife - so be careful who you choose to tell. I also find solace in artists that I admire and that I find out grew up rough and with no money and still managed to shake the world up even when they had no connections or a mom and dad to pay their rent. ❤

[@mar77779]

First congrats on graduating! Secondly I love this video and everything you said. I have been in similar situations where I ended up doing all the work and did not get properly compensated for it or even get to learn from those in ‘established’ positions. I have also been in an internship with people who got the internship due to parental contacts which is fine but that nepo-kid was rude to fellow interns, was lazy and one time she claimed my idea as her own. After I finished my internship term, I found out that the other interns told the supervisors about the nepokids behavior, the supervisors took it as the other interns not being team players. So everything you mentioned is so true, even your explanation of nepotism in different industries

[@jughcorey]

Congrats 🎉! Ive been keeping up with your channel since forever and am so happy/proud of you! Really glad to hear that BoF is a good place to work for, I really enjoy the content from there.

[@crimefully942]

I recently finished reading David Balzar's 'Curationism: How Curating Took Over the Art World and Everything Else' which focuses on the history of traditional curatorial work and how it has evolved. I found that a lot of the toxic facets of the art world he describes are applicable to the fashion industry as well. In the second half of the book centered on defining creative work and analyzing how this definition fits into the mechanism of art production, Balzar deconstructs the concept of the 'gallerina': a young, wealthy, female, art student who exists in a unique position to accept non/underpaid internships with the hope of someday owning (or at least persuading her parents to buy her) a gallery of her own. He delves into this complex web of governments cutting funding to art programs, the creation of 'deskilled work'--work in which conceptual work is valued on par with physical labor to its detriment, the introduction of "professional" humanities degrees that sought to deprofessionalize creative work in the vein of poststructuralist critical theory, but just ended up reprofessionalizing it and to an even worse degree, and finally culminating with a discussion of how curators like HUO operate in a new-age feudalist regime wherein a few tenured creatives maintain their illustrious positions that are unachievable to obtain by the average creative nowadays, leaving only a few highly coveted positions open for those with the most privilege to sweep up. Enter: The Gallerinas. This is too fuckin long now lmao but this book made me rethink the way I want to navigate the fashion industry and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who's an entry-level creative in any field.

[@danielymbong1770]

Please do! I understand I went to both fashion school and art history! Such overlap in theory but also discrete and distinct laughable differences in the visual sense lol!

[@meezanlmt]

Need to buy this book

[@marrymechocolate4981]

Now I really need to read this book! Thank you

[@clinel]

Thank you for the recommendation

[@PilarNarvaezalvarez]

Interesting but, no “gallerinos”? Why?

[@PatraKiera]

Thank you for being so transparent about the industry. It is definitely not an easy journey and it can defeat a lot of people (mentally, emotionally, spiritually). I fight with myself a lot to continue my journey in fashion. You, Ayo are an inspiration to us all, I appreciate all the knowledge you provide so much!! And congrats on graduating! :)

[@randommusic802]

I don't know why this video was recommended to me since I'm not into fashion, but I ended up watching the whole thing, it was interesting to hear your perspective. Congratulations on graduating and good luck in the future!

[@sakuragi9607]

throwing myself a party great job on Graduating ayo ur hard work is seen and will be rewarded

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks so much 🙏🏿

[@pur3lvett186]

My boy is going to be active and the channel is going to get even more exposure 🔥

[@christinanguyen1230]

This video was quite revealing about the sheer amount of uncritical opinion on anybody who is well-connected in the fashion industry. Anna Wintour is always without blemish and has a flock of adoring fans (and fan accounts) despite her very real flaws (the way she treats her interns like trash and her lack of actions when it comes to body diversity in high fashion) and lackluster vogue issues. If we want to move fashion forwards, it had better start with removing complete flattery and hard sells articles and moving onto a critical and nuanced perspective on fashion which I see more on KZbin and Reddit than I ever did on traditional media outlets. Let the heads roll and let's start with nepo-infested Vogue first.

[@henningstreilau7003]

You're an inspirational role model, I'd love to be working for

[@flawlessbabyface]

Congrats on graduating. Such a blessing. I love, love the advice of building your own audience. Such a vital point.

[@Mansour-Al-Amin]

Gone head black man! Appreciate your existence in this space. Keep going 🫡❤️

[@muellsonne]

Thanks for the video, this is so true. During my time at LCF (business master), we would all apply for unpaid/minimally paid internships and they would simply pick people that had worked in a similar (senior) role abroad. A friend of mine had worked as a buyer for a global fashion brand in Mexico, and was then picked as a merchandising intern for Tom Ford. They paid her 300 GBP per month for seven days a week during Milan fashion week.

[@MozzieMutant]

Bro the fashion industry seems to mirror the film and TV industry

[@kikiagbor]

One of your best ever videos. Congratulations on graduating 💫

[@PHlophe]

Jon, its been "cooking" for a long time. post graduation was the best time to release it. cos the smoke that woulda come from it if done a second sooner. Chiiiiiile !

[@HALAKBYMAE]

After having worked a few internships and graduating in business rather than fashion I can confirm these things. I was already at a disadvantage and I assumed people would be happy to teach me. But the gate keeping of knowledge I have come to find is ridiculous, I now work in watches which is my secondary passion. Despite both being luxury industries, this industry is far more welcoming and people are so passionate to share knowledge and opportunities. It breaks my heart that I love the product of fashion but I love the people of watches far more. I would love to return to fashion but as a south Londoner I couldn't play all the little bitchy games that I experienced, especially having now been treated and respected as a real person.

[@eternalphoenix0]

Not a single lie was told, your dedication and perseverance during your internship blows my mind. I don't think I'd ever cycle 2 hours for anything. Also, congratulations on obtaining your qualification!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@FashionRoadman]

I don't think I have 2 hours cycling in me anymore haha but back then I was willing to do anything to work in fashion

[@eternalphoenix0]

@@FashionRoadmanunpaid internships are modern day slavery. There needs to be some serious regulations placed in the fashion industry to prevent that. Thank you for all the great content you produce, I'm looking forward to binging more content from you!

[@adri.progression]

Congrats on Graduating!!! And yes, unqualified people are soo irritating. Glad you spoke to Accountability regarding your KZbin channel.

[@saffianosss]

interesting video, albeit i do think the experiences you're describing working in corporate fashion settings aren't universal and are more unique to smaller more independent brands. nepotism is a tricky one, it exists in every industry but if everyone in fashion just sits around and complains about nepotism, what are we doing other than blaming our lack of progress on other people. the beautiful thing about the fashion industry is that its unconventional and that anyone can enter it. i studied international relations at university and now I'm a stylist working on red carpet projects and magazine covers. yeah the rate of progression of a nepo baby or even someone who went to csm is going to be faster than me, and they'll start off with more connections, but at the end of the day, who cares? as someone who had zero connections to the fashion industry two years ago, i truly believe if you believe in your skillset and ideas, and have that hunger to work hard and do whatever it takes to get to where you want to be then nothing will stop you- you just have to accept that the timeline won't be as quick as someone who has nepotism on their side.

[@emmaphilo4049]

I used to love fashion. But I am questioning that these days. I can say I like STYLE and ART! Congratulations on your graduation! And thanks for sharing. Everything would be better if people told their real truth instead of acting they are self made. And that goes for successful business people too

[@CanuckCatwalk]

REAL! this was refreshing

[@CNsays]

Congratulations on graduating! All takes are now accredited and certified. 😤

[@alexandrinadonkova588]

Relevant, I love your content. It’s realistic and helpful ❤

[@keezytv7854]

Congrats on graduating!

[@pur3lvett186]

I'm am so ready for the good content

[@betty3tes]

Nothing is for free and endurance is priceless;)

[@lovelace5286]

I did an internship a few years ago for a fashion designer and it was the WORST experience of my life. I wasn’t paid, which I was willing to tolerate but she was a total bitch (I feel bad for saying this but it’s true) completely volatile personality and took offence real quick but didn’t care that others had feelings too… it took me a while to fall back in love with fashion after that But in terms of building a platform: I heard this multiple times from people like Brendahashtag who’s been so outspoken about this. Saying that traditional journalism courses are not preparing students for the realist use of the fashion world today. Pitching an article for £100 if you’re lucky isn’t sustainable or the way to succeed anymore…

[@saffianosss]

why do i get the feeling youre talking about dilara lol. glad you fell back in love with the industry!

[@kendracozier7478]

CONGRATULATIONS ON GRADUATING!!!!!!!

[@kawaiishelli]

I was in school for fashion and had a few internships in NYC in the early 2000s. They were all unpaid, and I was frequently the only minority around. For one co, the CEO was the grandson of the founder and all the employees were his school mates. Never seen someone work less in my life, he would spend DAYS crafting singular emails to celebrities, blasting their music/movies in the office while "working"😂😂😂

[@iamchisquared]

As someone trying to get into the industry from another industry, I loved this video. I found you during the pandemic on Clubhouse!

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Unpaid internships are a structural way to maintain class division. Working class people need to make money - if you want equity you can begin having paid internships

[@belaokmyx5196]

keep going bro. you're a legend

[@FashionRoadman]

Merci!

[@hhhenge]

i have little intent to actually work in fashion, but good video! watched it all

[@stormzybanksy]

so much truth spoken here. also, great shoutout to imran ahmed and BoF. i listen to him on the BoF podcast weekly.

[@ksen_kryvonos]

Such a great video. Thank you for opening up about such issues. Good luck with you career!:)

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks!

[@Caesar_]

congrats on graduating, you have come a long way man

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks! 🙏🏿

[@allahjoseph]

Congrats dude! Be someone who actually pushes fashion forward and doesn’t just take up space. 🎉⚙️

[@stavroulapantelaki6170]

I'm tired of all this attitude that is connected to fashion industry. Fashion industry needs a revolution!

[@kateaye3506]

Needs to come from the consumer. Not a thing will change til we decide how we spend our very hard earned cash.

[@stavroulapantelaki6170]

@@kateaye3506 Well said, that is true!

[@txchestnut1837]

This is what working has been, we graduated and come to find out our bosses don’t know how to use computers instead of being a little open about their gaps meanwhile we are pretty forthright about our gaps. A boss got so upset with me for not working so far beyond work hours because she couldn’t use power point and I’m like I get it you have the power and you want to feel like you have a gap but like bro say that and don’t be a meani pants. It’s like collaboration one on one. Tips to the younger generation coming up your perspective is different because of the tech age - these elders can’t stand our charisma uniqueness nerve and talent. Avoid the non profit world all together they drain the life out of you. It makes sense not much gets done in this world people at the top are holding progress by the neck. I understand we have had more access to information but like you have experience ma’am, relax chill

[@Ellington3]

Congratulations on your graduation and all the best to you going forward! 🎉

[@nathangyasi303]

Thank you for this video Like you,I have a love for fashion and had bad experience recently with this sort of thing I feel like the advice you have in the end of the vid is definitely the best course of action Congrats on the graduation

[@caleblatreille8224]

I'm curious if you felt the the fashion scene on your recent trip to SA was recreating these same dynamics? I feel like these dynamics will never change in the big fashion centres like New York, Paris, London, etc. and sometimes wonder if in 100 years their importance just ends up being supplanted because of it.

[@ladyjunon6305]

While I think that other fashion cities will get respect and recognition, I don't think that the institution and prestige of Paris, Milan and New York will be fully supplanted solely because how multidimensional those spaces have become in the late 20th century. These cities attract lots of international designers for lots of reasons: • They serve as a physical space to show one's work to an international physical audience. Fashion at its core is physical, after all. • They provide creatives with a large community of other like-minded people and professional in adjacent fields. • They give more unconventional creatives the potential to thrive in a way that wouldn't be as possible in more conservative areas/countries. The dynamics will most likely change, but mostly due to generational and zeitgeist shifts. Fashion as an industry today is vastly different from fashion in the 2000s and it will be vastly different in the 2040s. Fashion changes to survive and it will change once again.

[@rickhouten1622]

Lol blaming an intern. How incompetent can that person be and how much of a shitshow is that company? Just wow.

[@PHlophe]

@@rickhouten1622 the intern is usually seen as disposable rubbish . unless its an aristocrat or kid of rich folk.

[@DrewJoiner]

Major congratulations to you on Graduating! Super insightful video on the industry

[@FashionRoadman]

Huge thanks bro!

[@menaseven9093]

Nice story of the fashion industry from an insider.

[@biznis9965]

I know it's surprising to look at it from that perspective but in academia there's an incredible amount of nepotism because you a) need a mentor / relative to achieve certain credentials or get into a certain program and also advancing the ranks can be very nepotistic and opportunity driven vs pure scientific contributions and results. These are just hard to quantify in a job role. Or maybe there's just an unwillingness to do it.

[@biznis9965]

I do also have to highlight that from a medior position there's A LOT of politicking you don't see that takes and exorbitant amount of energy AND experience to handle.

[@kateaye3506]

Right!!! In my 20s, I considered the older folk holding middle and upper level positions to be low skilled opportunists. I am still at the lowly level of my trade I picked up 8 years ago, but now I am 50, I see it all so differently. I understand the skill set needed to hold these upper positions have nothing to do with being able to use Photoshop, know what basic tools are etc. These folk have soft personal skills that are much like the air in buoyant products. Not much substance at first appearance, but help keep things afloat. It is a job I am ill prepared for and would never want. But I didn't understand any of this in my 20s. I thought the youth should storm the building and take over. Age and hindsight really are beneficial in their own ways.

[@SoraiaLMotta]

Thank you for sharing your Journey. I hope that other People on the creative fields can learn from it.

[@Team3stripes]

Congrats on finishing your degree in CSM Looking forward for your future endeavors

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks! 🙏🏿

[@angelah6191]

It is not news that fine arts degrees are for the already wealthy. But I do wish they would tell idealistic 18yr Olds this.

[@lihlithembamazibuko5920]

Congratulations 👏 well done on graduating 🔥

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks! 🙏🏿

[@nycto16]

I'm studying Marketing who wants to work in fashion or luxury, more on the PR side or maybe Consumer insights.

[@Sketchartbymarc1]

Fantastic! Congratulations! Keep going and keep growing in your fields 🙌👍✨

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks!

[@user-qk5ft8eo8t]

Congratulations on graduating!!! Very good video

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks! 🙏🏿

[@clarkclarke]

*CONGRATULATIONS* 🎇🎉🥳

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks!!

[@mosarantsane4839]

Those biceps bro! Fire!

[@jcrafthouse]

You have always been my fav ex-model, nepo baby. Day 1.

[@edannerowe-taylor3152]

I needed this as a Fashion Journalist I am still broke I been working for a small fashion magazine and I am thinking of leaving because of the judgment of my family 😭

[@alucardtnuoc9669]

I finally found you again I found your account when you were live streaming pharrells first show

[@701kimmie]

Great video. Love the perspectives you share and how you depict "privilege". Sure--many work hard. But some work hard blindfolded and with their hand tied behind their backs.

[@5ll3x]

Huge congrats!

[@sandramilfort9261]

Brilliant . Congrats on graduating. Well done 🫶🏾🙏🏾👏🏾

[@IceCream-hp7mm]

Hahaha so true a coworker was the head of marketing of another brand within the group and she did not know what a jpeg was 😅 then there was the visual merchandiser that did not know how to use in design or photoshop. Oh there was also the brand manager who never managed to raise the brand from the red but went on to a better job/pay. None of them were what I consider nepo babies but they certainly benefited from having worked at “big brands” and friends in places for introductions.

[@_newleaf]

Congratulations on your graduation 🥳

[@FashionRoadman]

Thanks! 🙏🏿

[@iantrowell9123]

Well done graduating, fine achievement

[@bloodtypena]

Congrats on your graduation 🎉

[@AnnaKEO_]

Interesting video. I wouldn’t even say the problem is just with Nepo babies but everyone who takes unpaid internships. I had lots friends who did unpaid internships because they were from London so they didn’t had to think about living situation or money. For me on other hand I had to work full time in bar save up Money to afford to do 2-3week internships that sometimes turned out to be no pay because of faulty advertising so I was using my overdraft. 😅