Okay, so lemme tell you about this thing I tried out, the Carine Roitfeld Partner thing. Honestly, it was a bit of a rollercoaster, but here’s the lowdown.
First off, I stumbled upon it while I was just surfing the net, looking for some inspo for a personal project. I saw the name, Carine Roitfeld, and I was like, “Whoa, that’s a name I know!” I mean, come on, who hasn’t heard of her, right? So, I figured I’d check it out.
Basically, what I thought it was gonna be, was like, a masterclass or something, ya know? Maybe some insider tips on style, fashion, the whole shebang. But turns out, it was more about… well, partnerships and collaborations. Like, connecting brands and people, creating projects together.
So, I jumped in, signed up, created a profile, all that jazz. It was pretty straightforward. Then, I started browsing. I saw a bunch of different brands and designers, all looking for collaborators. Some were small, some were huge. A real mix.
The first thing I did was to really go through and refine my profile. I mean, gotta present myself in the best light, right? Updated my portfolio with my latest projects. Made sure my descriptions were snappy, highlighting my skills and what I bring to the table. You know, the whole package.
Then the real work started. I spent hours going through the different projects, trying to find something that really clicked with my style and experience. It was a bit like online dating, to be honest. Lots of swiping, but eventually, I found a couple that caught my eye.
I decided to pitch to a smaller brand first. I figured it’d be easier to get my foot in the door that way. So, I crafted a really personalized proposal, showing them how I could help them with their project. I didn’t just copy and paste some generic message, I put some thought into it. I even did a quick mock-up of what I was thinking, just to show them I was serious.
And…crickets. Didn’t hear back. Bummer, right? But I wasn’t gonna give up that easily. I tweaked my approach a little bit, and then pitched to another project that seemed a bit more up my alley.
- I learned that personalizing your pitches is key. Don’t just send out the same message to everyone.
- Also, don’t be afraid to follow up. Sometimes, people are just busy and need a little nudge.
- And most importantly, don’t take rejection personally. It’s all part of the process.
This time, I got a response! They liked my portfolio and asked to set up a call. I was stoked! We chatted for about an hour, and it seemed like we were really on the same page. They loved my ideas, and I was excited about their project.
We ended up working together on a small capsule collection. I helped them with the creative direction, the styling, and the photography. It was a lot of work, but it was also a ton of fun. And seeing the final product out there, seeing people actually wearing it, was such a rush!
Would I do it again? Absolutely. It was a great experience. Not just for the work itself, but for the connections I made. I learned a lot about collaborating with different brands and designers. And it definitely helped me level up my skills.
So yeah, that’s my Carine Roitfeld Partner story. It’s not a magic bullet, and it takes work, but it’s definitely a cool platform to check out if you’re looking to connect with the industry and build your portfolio. Just be prepared to hustle!
