Lola Jarzemsky

Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
Company/Organization: Photobook Magazine
Company/Organization website: https://www.photobookmagazine.com/
Destination: Brooklyn, New York
Timeframe: Sumer 2022
Advisor/Coordinator Email: briaj@iastate.edu

Responsibilities

My responsibilities include attending showroom appointments, handling designer garments, sourcing garments, creating mood boards, trend forecasting, assisting in styling for red carpet events, and attending photoshoots.

Accomplishments

My greatest accomplishment has been moving to a huge city by myself. I have been able to learn so much about the fashion industry. Everything is extremely fast paced, so I've had to adapt and stay quick on my toes.

Learning experience

I have learned that staying organized and managing time efficiently is a must in the fashion industry.

What advice would you give?

I would advice a future a student on my major to push themselves outside of their comfort zone. It is extremely scary at first, but having new experiences is the best way to grow as a student and creative individual.

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