Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:57:38 +0000

Apparently, the eccentric thespian John Malkovich is taking a crack at “fashion design” (emphasis on the quotes) – and why not? If Sarah Jessica Parker could do it with Halston and the Olsen twins can be members of the CFDA, then it’s the most logical decision that he could make. Malkovich told CNN.com “I’ve always had an interest in it and always loved doing it. I like design, I like details, to me it is just another form of self-expression.” Or maybe it’s because he is such a fashion icon. I k...thanks everyone for your input! i really really appreciate it.

bianca: yes i would need a visa to work in the states, as i am (proudly, but inconveniently) canadian.

although....if i'm not mistaken, i wouldn't need a visa at all if i was working for free (ie. doing an internship), correct? this is sort of what i was hoping for--to intern at a magazine and do such an amazing job that they would consider sponsoring/hiring me.

BetteT and EasyCool: i totally hear what you're saying and completely agree--only thing is i've been done college for 3 years now, so i couldn't get course credit or ask my college to arrange an internship. i have been working in the fashion industry as a womenswear designer for a few years but have recently realized that design is not where my true passions are, but fashion publishing (my ultimate goal is to be a fashion editor). since i have no formal training or experience in that field--which, from what i gather, seems to consist of lots of styling experience and maybe a background in art history or anthropology--i figure the best way is to intern at a magazine and show them my eye for styling and my work ethic. is this a plausible approach you think?

i have sent my application to the UofD along with a brief background on myself--how i'm not a college student, i'm actually a 25 year old fashion designer etc etc and asked them whether they have a program suitable for me? and they answered that i seem like a qualified applicant (even though i'm not a student), and then an advisor emailed me and stressed that their program is 'all-inclusive' and she wanted to set up a phone appointment to discuss what sort of opportunities i'm after, and then right after that they emailed me again, urging me to contact 'my' advisor. i haven't emailed her back or called, since i was kind of apprehensive to begin with and even more so now that i've seen how pushy they are.

i know that if i was a US citizen, i wouldn't even consider this program because it's SO expensive ($8000 for just under 2 months of UNPAID work) and i would be able to get these internships/living arrangements on my own. but because of my being canadian and all, i'm beginning to think this might be a good last resort IF they can work out issues with getting me a visa etc, if i indeed need one. so complicated

oh and one more for you: since i'll be in new york for a few days in feb, i was thinking of bringing my resume/portfolio and dropping them off at some fashion mags in NYC. is this a good idea or totally stupid? i don't want them to laugh at me!