Program Details

📍 Location: New York, USA
📅 Dates: September 9 – 13, 2026
🌙 Duration: 4 nights, 5 days
 🏨 Hotel: Centrally located Midtown Manhattan hotel

Program Fee

• Double / Quad Occupancy: $2,100
• Deposit: $800 (applied toward your total fee) Deposit is due at time of booking to secure your spot

About the Program

This isn't just a trip — it's your backstage pass to the most iconic fashion event in the U.S. You'll work backstage at major runway shows including Michael Kors, Cult Gaia, Tory Burch, and others determined by the fashion calendar, as well as emerging designer houses — giving you a true full 360-degree view of the industry from the biggest names to the next generation of fashion talent. We partner with Bureau Betak — one of the world's most prestigious fashion event production companies — to place you at the center of the action.

Designed to provide real-world experience, portfolio content, and career-shaping mentorship, this program doesn't just open doors — it helps you walk through them. Every element is built around one goal: positioning you for internship placement and a lasting career in fashion.

Who Should Apply

Fashion & Communications Students — Ready to apply academic knowledge in a fast-paced, professional environment and build the portfolio and connections needed to land internships.

Emerging Stylists, Designers, PR & Event Professionals — Seeking insider access and firsthand experience at one of the world's most recognized fashion events.

Creative Thinkers & Portfolio Builders — Eager to create content, gain professional photos, and build resume-boosting credentials that set you apart.

Network Builders — Looking to connect with fashion insiders, mentors, and peers while developing relationships that lead to real career opportunities.

What’s Included

• 4-night stay in the heart of New York City at a centrally located Midtown Manhattan hotel
• Breakfast card
• Online Fashion Production Masterclass — Pre-departure training on backstage etiquette, roles, and logistics to prepare you before you arrive.
• Portfolio Development Course — A focused, structured course designed to help you build an internship-ready portfolio. Past participants have used this portfolio directly to secure internships and industry positions.
• 2 days of NYFW backstage volunteering — Work alongside the teams producing major shows including Michael Kors, Cult Gaia, Tory Burch, and more in partnership with Bureau Betak, as well as emerging designer houses to experience the full spectrum of fashion week from established powerhouses to rising talent.
• Professional backstage photographer — We provide a dedicated photographer during your backstage experience. You receive your photos after the program to use directly in your portfolio, resume, and applications.
• 4 to 6 curated industry visits — Past visits have included Van Cleef & Arpels, Sam Edelman, Jacob & Co, leading PR companies, fashion showrooms, and many more. Each visit gives you an inside look at a different corner of the fashion world — from luxury jewelry and footwear to events and communications.
• Internship placement support — We work actively toward connecting participants with internship opportunities as a direct outcome of the program.
• Welcome dinner 
• Broadway show ticket
• Trendy group dinner in NYC
• Career-building workshops with industry leaders
• Certificate of participation
• 24/7 logistical support

Not Included

 Flights & Travel protection / insurance (strongly recommended) Meals or tours not listed in the program Personal expenses, taxis, and Ubers 3.65% credit card processing fee

How To Apply

We take your goals seriously and want to ensure you get the most out of this experience.

Step 1: Apply & Submit Deposit — Complete your application and submit the $800 deposit. This secures and confirms your spot in the program.

Step 2: Intro Call with the Founder — You'll be invited to join a short call with our Founder & CEO, Ilyssa Wexler. This is an opportunity to meet her, learn more about the program, and ask any questions.

Step 3: Prepare for Your Experience — After confirmation, you'll receive onboarding details, program information, and next steps leading up to your experience.