Elie Saab
In my last week in Paris, France for my study abroad program, I had the opportunity to intern for designer Elie Saab for Paris's Haute Couture Week. I assisted with the model fittings, handled heavily intricate luxury dresses, and worked closely alongside the team of Elie Saab which consisted of other designers and stylists.
This internship provided a window to the high fashion world of the industry but this also inspired me as I was able to look closely at the brands experienced ateliers and see how fast and attentive they were to each detail on a gown whether they were doing last minute finishes or changing the garment completely, I was in awe to witness it all and to hope that one day I can achieve those same skills.
At Elie Saab I...
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Interviewed and selected to join the Elie Saab backstage team during Paris's Haute Couture Week.
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Assisted with dressing/prepping 10+ models a day in intricate and delicate haute couture gowns, shoes, and accessories.
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Dressed various models efficiently under time constraints and quick changes for design team to organize order of runway and establishfinal fitting decisions.
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Handled delicate garments with care, maintained garment quality and organized designer racks.
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Kept a record of assigned accessories and shoe sizes for each model to package items to venue location.
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Professionally operated within a high-pressure environment with flexibility, initiative, and adaptability.
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Worked alongside a team of 15+ consisting of stylists, production staff, models, makeup, and hair artists ensure the presentation of the runway show.
