Couture!

So I know I've been gone for a long time now. Hey, the life of an intern / gal-about-town is super busy! But, I'm back! I figured there was no better time to resume by devotion to fashion blogging than Couture Week! Let's begin with Dior, shall we?

I'm loving the whole 40's Parisian boudoir thing that this collection has going on, and the model's oh-so-couture poses. This collection makes me want to:

a) marry some unbearably rich guy who can afford all this, and wear it around like it were sweatpants

b) buy tons of lingere and wear it as clothes.

The chances of either of these things happening are slim (actually, option B is totally probable), but a girl can dream.

Dior Internship

Fashion powerhouse,  Christian Dior, needs interns in the logistics department! 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain files for arriving shipments, as well as shipment follow up, notifying external Sales dept., retail merchants, Retail Merchangts, and 3rd party logistics teams of arriving import shipments
• Manage aspects of allocation and ensure most efficient performance through a 3rd party logistics provider
• Perform entry auditing on import documents, relating to tariff classification and duty rates, record import entries & liquidation notices
• Work on special projects as needed

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to take initiative and work independently at times
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to learn quickly and retrain processes

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Knowledge of basic import procedures, tariff classification, and logistics terminology

The internship is in NYC, and runs from the 1st week of June to the middle of August.  Sadly, its unpaid; but in this economic climate, I wouldn't hold out for a paid one.  Interns are expected to work Mon-Thurs from 10-6pm

So if imports and tariffs sound like your bag, send a resume and cover letter to hrintern@us.christiandior.com

Good luck!

Dior Fall 09

I'm liking the Asian inspiration, but I don't know how I feel about the collection as a whole.  I'd say good, not great.