NEW YORK-USA
Welcome to New York!
New York is known as 'the City that never sleeps' for good reason. The fashion and cultural capital of the US, New York moves at a frenetic pace.
With a population of over 8-million inhabitants, New York is home to icons such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the setting for too many movies to mention, making New York feel like home, whether you are visiting for the first time, or not.
FWI internship programs start monthly in New York, with demand consistently strong all year round. During Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter Fashion Week events, demand is exceptionally high, and applications for these programs should be made as far in advance of the event dates as possible.
Headquarters for many of the worlds best known brands, and home to a thriving independent label scene, New York is a city currently undergoing a fashion renaissance, which is serving to keep it firmly in place as one of the fashion capitals of the world.
Highlights
Industry Stats - New York
-
Industry Size ($)$76 billion per annum
-
Employed in the industry1,130,000 people
-
LFW visitors15,000+
-
Main airportsJohn F Kennedy (JFK), NY La Guardia
-
Best known brands/designersRalph Lauren, DKNY, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, Tory Burch
-
ClimateHot summers and very cold winters
Program Information
Our programs are designed to provide applicants with the opportunity to develop and expand their knowledge of the fashion industry in dynamic and relevant work settings.
Working with your own dedicated Program Manager, your internship aims and goals are discussed and electronically 'matched' within our database of over 2,000 host companies, placing you with industry leading businesses that 'best fit' your area of interest, and will ensure that you get the most out of your internship experience.
- International Clothing Brands
- PR / Event Agencies
- Show Organisers
- Bloggers & Influencers
- Clothing Manufacturers
- Fabric & Textile Producers
- Make Up Artists
- Luxury Fashion Houses
- Creative Direction Agencies
- National Clothing Retailers
- Fashion Magazines
- High Street Clothing Labels
- Model Management Agencies
- Jewellery Designers
- Stylists
- Photography Studios
- Emerging Designers
- Tailors / Ateliers
-
Clark Tower
Featuring the largest selection of room types in St. George Towers, this recently renovated tower features a grand lobby that connects to the other towers.
-
Weller Tower
With singles, doubles and triples, this is the tallest tower in St. George Towers. It connects to the Studio Tower through a hallway, and all towers through a lobby that maintains the historic feel and original details from its past as a famed hotel.
-
Studio Tower
Made up of doubles, triples and lofted triples, this tower’s rooms feature high ceilings and large windows. It connects to the Weller Tower through a hallway, and all towers through a lobby that showcases details from its famous days as a hotel.
Select a season
What's Included
2023 Program Dates
January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023
June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
September 2023
October 2023
November 2023
December 2023
Program start dates are flexible, and can be tailored as required
Program Fees in GBP/USD
| 1-4 weeks | £850.00 | $1,050.00 |
| 6-8 weeks | £950.00 | $1,130.00 |
| 12 weeks | £1,050.00 | $1,250.00 |
| 16 weeks | £1,250.00 | $1,500.00 |
| 20 weeks | £1,350.00 | $1,600.00 |
| 24 weeks | £1,500.00 | $1,800.00 |
| 48 weeks | £1,850.00 | $1,950.00 |
i. Programs of less than 4 weeks (1, 2, and 3 weeks) are only available during Fashion S/S and A/W Fashion Week events. Outside of these periods the minimum program length is 4 weeks.
ii. Accommodation and travel costs are not included in the program price
iii. A signed Program Agreement and program deposit of (£400.00 / $500.00) is payable at the time of booking. The program deposit is part of the total program fee, not an additional charge.
iv. For programs of 20, 24, or 48-weeks in length, the program deposit is £650.00 / $800.00.
v. USD/Dollar prices quoted are subject to change.
Invest In Your Future With Fashion Week Internships
Accommodation in New York can be expensive, especially during Summer, and S/S and A/W Fashion Week events.
Despite offering a broad range of options that includes campus-based university accommodation, private rented flat-shares, city centre hostels, and a dizzying array of hotels, demand is high and places fill fast.
Our team have relationships with a number of local providers and can advise on the most suitable options for your chosen program schedule, obtaining quotes and placing bookings on your behalf.
Accommodation costs are not included in the Program price.
$180.00 - $480.001
Air BnB – Private room:
$220.00 - $630.002
$230.00 - $5,000.003
City centre hostel
$210.00 - $400.004
2. Deposit payment typically due at time of booking.
3. No deposit is typically required.
4. A holding deposit is typically required.
Having an airport transfer arranged and waiting for you upon your arrival provides peace of mind, and convenience.
From limos and taxis, to rail and coach transfers we have relationships with reputable local providers who will meet you as you arrive and deliver you to your accommodation safely and quickly.
Our team is happy to assist with providing quotes and making bookings on your behalf as required.
Travel insurance is not compulsory for interns, however it is highly recommended that some level of cover is taken out to protect against unforeseen accidents, and/or loss of property.
For interns not covered by their own policy, we can introduce you to a number of reputable providers, provide advice about the various levels of cover available, and secure cover before your program begins.
Explore the Neighborhood
View on Google mapsResources
Download these PDFs to learn more about our services, and FWI.
