I am so excited to be the new Design Intern at Brynn Capella! One of the first things I learned is sometimes the business behind the design process is anything but smooth sailing. You might think there is nothing hard about design. You sketch it out, order the materials, and you make it. But design … Continue reading
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Indoor vs. Outdoor Events
To say that the past 3 weeks have been busy would definitely be an understatement! Besides the normal chaos that goes on in the office, we recently were a part of two events: the Spring One of a Kind Show and the Art in Wilder Park event in Elmhurst. Beyond marketing, I have always had … Continue reading
Baubles, Bags & Garb
This past Wednesday, I got to help out with the Baubles, Bags & Garb event that Brynn was a part of! This was a designer event that featured Brynn, Heidi Hess and Dana Reed. Whether you were coming to shop or just to hang out and mingle with the designers, it was a super fun time … Continue reading
Handbags and Charity
Last summer, I mainly focused on the basics of recording charity requests and emailing with them. But the opportunity to be more hands-on for the entire process from start to finish was so much more exciting than I thought it would be! I got to test out my organization skills, as well as photoshop. Charity … Continue reading
It’s all about the shot!
Yesterday was the first day that I got a REAL hands on experience shooting with Brynn and her amazing photographer Evan! This wasn’t the first shoot I’ve been to, but it was the first time I got to experience the entire process. I realized how important it was for me to actually have this hands … Continue reading
Miami Trend Report
This past week, I traveled to Miami for a much needed spring break! Since I’ve been working around handbags the past several months, I couldn’t help but notice the kinds of bags that women carry around this area. Growing up and living in Chicago, I’ve typically been accustomed to the trends of the Windy City … Continue reading
Understanding the Why
Throughout college, I remember being shown a TED Talk numerous times that explained the importance of understanding the “why” of an organization or company. Basically, what they meant by this is knowing the reason for why your organization exists and what it’s exact purpose is. Some of the most successful companies, like Apple, do so … Continue reading
Do You Know How Your Handbag Is Made?
Before interning with Brynn, I had always been obsessed with name brand designers like Tory Burch, Michael Kors, or Louis Vuitton. I was constantly looking forward to getting my hands on the next designer name handbag because it was trendy and what I was most familiar with growing up. Now don’t get me wrong, I … Continue reading
Spring Launch Preparations
It’s halfway through February and you know what that means…..the spring collection launch is right around the corner! As the lifestyle marketing intern, there’s a lot of steps to take in order to get ready for the launch which releases near the end of March. One of the most important tasks is creating the spring … Continue reading
Photoshoot Ready
This week, I had the amazing opportunity to go to my first photoshoot with Brynn! To say I had an incredible experience would be an understatement. As a photography major, I appreciate any professional studio experience. My classes consist of creative and analytical studio time, but there is something special about having hands on experience … Continue reading