Vous rêvez de travailler dans le dept image d'une maison de mode ou d'une marque de luxe ? Vous n'avez aucun contact et ne savez pas comment vous y prendre ? Dans ce nouvel épisode de FASHION CAREER STORIES, je reçois Sellia NEMASSOA, qui travail dans le dept Image et production de l'une des plus prestigieuses marque de luxe française. Venant de Créteil, Sellia n'avait aucun contact dans cet industrie et rien de ne l'a prédisposé à débuter sa carrière rue Cambon. Sellia est jeune femme qui n’a pas froid au yeux et qui à su se donner les moyens de réussir. On pourrait la définir comme une HUSTLER. Sa motivation et son ambition n’ont d’égale que sa capacité de travail. Elle est passé chez BLACKRAINBOW alors qu’elle n’avait que 16 ans et chez LOIC PRIGENT pendant ses études. C’est pourquoi aujourd’hui, elle travaille dans le département image et production de l’une des plus marques du luxe français. Dans cette épisode, vous découvrirez 1/ Pourquoi acquérir une base de référence d’images, de musique, de produits dès son plus jeune âge est fondamentale dans la construction d’un goût et d’une vision personnelle. 2/ Comment construire son projet professionnel en mélangeant rêve, pragmatisme et une bonne dose d’expérimentation. 3/ Quelle sont les qualités à travailler pour dépasser ses limites, apprendre de ses erreurs et atteindre ses objectifs Sellia est d’une nature généreuse et humble, elle nous livre dans cette conversation, chacune de ses étapes clés qui lui ont permis d’arriver là où elle est aujourd’hui. Mais ce qui m’a le plus marqué, c’est sa capacité à identifier des opportunités. Elle sait être au bon endroit, au bon moment et n’a pas peur de sortir constamment de sa zone de confort.   J’espère  que cette conversation, vous donnera la confiance nécessaire à croire en votre parcours et à poursuivre vos rêves. Et sans plus attendre, je laisse la parole à Sellia NEMASSOA Psst: Si vous aimez ce podcast et que vous écoutez les épisodes chaque semaine. Inscrivez vous et n’hésitez pas à LIKER et COMMENTER. C’est vraiment le moyen le plus efficace de faire découvrir le podcast et de faire grandir notre communauté. Donc aller y, ne soyez pas timide et mettez nous 5 étoile. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today I have the pleasure to receive Habib GUABINTANI,  my good friend and school mate, but also one of the youngest Dior Men Store Director on the 5th avenue in NYC. Habib it’s an exemple of Integrity, Resilience and Work Ethic.  At 25, he set his mind and decided that he will become the Dior Men Store Director on the 5th avenue in NYC by 30 years old. And guess what, he made it ! In this conversation, he not only tell us how he did it. He give us the blueprint on how to succeed in life. His generosity and his storytelling skills made this episode quite special and one not to miss. By the end you’ll learn: Why retail is the key to enter the fashion and luxury industry How leading by example, will help you gain the trust and respect of your teams The meaning of the expression “Getting out of your confort zone” This episode specially resonate with me and my personal story.  Because like me, Habib is not an insider. He comes from immigrant parents, he had to study hard to get into the Institut Français de la Mode and we both started our career in retail. The main difference comes from our dreams and goals. And you will see Habib’s dream are big, full of creativity and hope. And with no further ado, please enjoy the American dream of Habib GUABINTANI.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

My guest today is Yalin SHU, she is the Creative content coordinator at Rimowa.  Before that Yalin hold several positions in Marketing in China. Now she is making her dream to work in on the top European Lifestyle Luxury brand come true. In this conversation, you learn what it really takes to leave home and pursuit your dream to work in the fashion & luxury industry. We will also cover how to create your network and find your first jobs or internships and how to stand out during an interview. Last but not least, you will discover the main difference between the Image team of a fashion brand and a Creative team inside a lifestyle brand. If I had to summarize the key learning of this conversation, I would say: If you are not from Europe, invest early in studying fashion history and learn to speak english and french. Get in the habit to network and contact professionals but lower your expectations. You might receive no news at the beginning but eventually you will. Remember that your point of view as young professional could is very valuable. Your bring new idea, new ways of working and new knowledge. So trust yourself and develop an portfolio with some of your ideas. While you are doing a internship, be at the service of your manager and remember to learn well the fundamentals before pretending to work on more glamourous tasks. You are part of a system and every contribution counts. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. This is the most efficient way to help us grow and entices people to listen to the show. If you have any questions, comments, or requests, please feel free to reach out In the next episode, I will receive Habib GUABINTANI. This episode is very special to me because Habib is good friend and fellow companion is my journey in the fashion and luxury industry. But the part I am most exited about, it’s because Habib is one hell of a storyteller. I promise you, you will not want to stop listening.   So if you want to know how Habib became the Store Director of Dior Men on the 5th avenue in NYC, stay tune for our next episode. Until next time, I wish you a wonderful day Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today i have the pleasure to receive Ana Xenia ENE PIENESCU, founder of AXEP, a new type of accessory brand that “creates fine jewelry independent from the body”. Each piece is elegant, sophisticated and in some way intellectual. Wish is really refreshing in the current context of fashion. My advice: visit the website www.axep.co (http://www.axep.co) and check the instagram @axep.that (https://www.instagram.com/axep.that/)  Ana Xenia is a seasoned leathergoods designer with experience at Margiela, Balenciaga and Loewe. She has also experimented different type of professional format. including freelancing for more than a year in China. What I love about Ana Xenia is not only her extensive work experience among those household names, but her spirit and “joie de vivre”. All along our conversation, Ana Xenia, will share stories about how she built her impressive resume, how her heritage and education have play a role in the way she expresses her creativity and also what she has learnt along the way. Among those key learnings, we can highlights: The mindset that you need to acquire once you enter a fashion studio How to keep an open mind regarding any professional experience that you might encounter The way to built your expertise without loosing your joy and your spirit I personally very much enjoyed this conversation. It reminded me why I love being surrounded with creatives. Every time I learn so much from their point of views and their capacity to shape the world around them. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. This is the most efficient way to help us grow and entices people to listen to the show. If you have any questions, comments, or requests, please feel free to reach out out LinkedIn. In the next episode, I will receive Yalin SHU, she is from China and works at Rimowa as a creative content coordinator.  So if you want to know more about marketing and content creation stay tune for our next episode.  Al dont hesitate to watch the full episode on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@fashioncareerlab_paris)  2049 / 4000 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today i will be chatting with Chiara THEOPHILE, Style Expert in one the most prestigious French Fashion house. Chiara is a perfect ambassador of what the next generation is all about. She is bi-cultural and has lived and studies in several continents. She is full of hope and dreams about her career and sees fashion has a global and glamorous industry. However like many of her peers, she is not blind regarding the challenges that lies in front of her in order to make fashion a more inclusive and sustainable industry. In this conversation, Chiara will share her journey in the fashion and luxury industry so far. You will discover how she found a way to mix her passion for psychology, gender studies and fashion. Not only in a position that even me has never heard before, but also doing it at one of the top luxury brand on the planet. (For confidentiality reasons, we won't name the of brand).You will also learn why planning every step of your career is sometimes not so useful and why overcoming your fear of networking could be one of your best investment in the long run. Around 3/4 of the episode, Chiara and I, even enter in a quick coaching session, where we get deep into the tranches on how to craft and design your career strategy. If you are in moment of transition, you will find their some interesting questions to ask yourself. I have to say, this conversation encapsulate the essence of what I love about my job and what this podcast stand for. Openness, Vulnerability and Courage. And with no further ado, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Chiara THEOPHILE  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, I will receive Isabella CARAZZA, Women Buyer at Galeries Lafayette in Paris France. I wanted to have her in this first season, because Isabella’s journey is the perfect illustration that there is not ONE UNIQUE way to arrive to your professional objective. Isabela comes from Brasil, didn’t have any previous contact nor studied in a business school. And still she managed to land one of the most coveted job in the industry: Woman Buyer in a Parisian department store. Isabella and I met few years ago while working together at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche. One of the most iconic Department stores in the world.  At that time I was the Menswear Fashion Editor and she was a Junior Buyer. From day 1, what stood out from her, was her sheer curiosity and passion to learn everything about  the fashion industry. This is why I was not surprise when she told me she was also doing a PhD. All along this episode you will discover how to think like a buyer and what are the key elements you need to focus on. You will also learn how to use your passion and curiosity to fuel your career strategy, while leveraging your skills at every step of your journey. Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Isabella CARAZZA  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Tim comes from Belgium and has worked for Off White and Marine Serre. What I love about Tim it’s his authenticity and generosity. This is why I wanted to kick off this season, talking to him. As you will see, Tim doesn’t hesitate to go deep in his personal journey into the fashion industry. From the his teen age years, to his first experience in retail. From his passion for journaling to what does it take to manage and train a team. All along this episode you will discover how to overcome anxiety when you start a new position, trust your intuition and get insights on how to design your career strategy. I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Timothy HUPIN  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome to FASHION CAREER STORIES My name is Lucas SILVA EDWARDS, I am a Career strategist and Executive coach with more than 10+ years in the fashion and luxury industry, here in Paris, France. I have worked for some of the most prestigious brands like Dior, Lanvin, L’Oreal or Le Bon Marché, but also in a large array of position: product manager, store assistant, studio coordinator or Fashion editor. My role with this podcast is to help you DESIGN a SUCCESSFUL LIFE AND CAREER in one of the most glamorous and magical industry on the planet. But also one of the most competitive and demanding ones. For that reason, I’ve interviewed fashion professionals at DIFFERENT STAGES of their career, in order to decode their best PRACTICES, TACTICS and STRATEGIES In this first season, we are going to talk to a large diversity of people from different nationalities. Some of them are French, American, Taiwanese or Brazilians. Some are graduate students finishing their last internship, others are seasoned professionals with experience in the most coveted brands: Chanel, Dior, Off-White or Balenciaga. We will also discover different types of job positions: from designer, buyer or Store Director to Culture manager or Style Expert. Before you jump in and listen the first episode, few information regarding the format of this podcast. All the episode are between 1h or 2h hours long. I have chosen this format because, i believe this is the best way to go deep within each individual story and get the best insights possible. Even though most episodes are in English, some of them are in French. So if you are learning french, take this opportunity to practice, if you are not, please BARE with me and enjoy the English friendly ones. Last but not least, in order to keep the AUTHENTICITY of the conversation, I have decided to barely edit each interview. My hope for you is that you will find in this first season, insights, practices and strategies that will inspire your in your professional journey and give you the confidence to always be your authentic self. The podcast will be available on all the main podcast platforms, but also on Youtube if you prefer the video version. Also if you enjoy this first season and want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. This is the most efficient way to help us grow and entices people to listen to the show.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Discover my journey in the fashion and luxury industry thanks to this conversation with Lala Drona. In this episode, we will cover: my back ground, my origins and how my family has been a great source of inspiration my early experience in the industry and the challenges I had to overcome what are my tactics and strategies to succeed in a new position what fashion represents for me and how it has been become my area of study Now, you probably wonder who is Lala Drona. Lala Drona (b. 1988) is a Venezuelan-American painter and video artist, born in Denver, Colorado. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado, Lala Drona has since published and exhibited her work internationally.  Her videos and paintings exploring digital spaces and the female gaze, were shown at the Cite des Arts de Paris.  Her work explores the monstrous feminine, alternate realities, and the void of the digital world.  The totality of her artwork contributes to, and exists within a fictional universe and mythology established online and then recontextualized in the physical world through paint on canvas, performance, and sculpture. She is based in Paris, France. You can discover her work on instagram at @laladronaofficial (https://www.instagram.com/laladronaofficial/) and her website laladrona.com (http://www.laladrona.com/)  What makes this episode so special, is that Lala Drona is also my better half and has been sharing my live for the past 12 years. She has been my rock and my partner in crime in all my projects and I don’t see a better person to interview me. And with no further, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Lala and Lucas. Psst: If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. This is the most efficient way to help us grow and entice people to listen to the show. Don't be shy, hit those 5 stars and show us your love in the comment section.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.