The world of fashion and beauty is a vibrant, ever-evolving universe, and building a career in this industry requires knowledge, strategy, and, above all, connections. That’s why, through the Internships and Career Services department at Vogue College of Fashion, we organize the annual Vogue Fashion & Beauty Career Forum, a key event designed to connect our master’s students with leading industry professionals.

This year’s edition, held on February 6, brought together experts, industry leaders, and influential companies for a full day of inspiration, learning, and networking.

Morning Session: Talks, Trends, and a Panel Discussion at UC3M

The event began in the auditorium of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) at the Puerta de Toledo campus, where Susana Ibáñez, Head of Careers at Vogue College of Fashion, welcomed attendees and introduced a day packed with key insights for building a strong professional path in the sector.

The first talk was led by David de la Iglesia (Senior Vice President, People International Markets, Condé Nast), who spoke on “Building a Successful Career in the Fashion and Beauty Industry: Strategy, Trends, and Keys to Standing Out in a Global Industry.” His presentation provided essential insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry today.

Next, Inés Lorenzo (Head of Content, Vogue España) took us through two decades of transformation at Vogue with her talk “20 Years at Vogue: 20 Years of Change and Transformation.” She reflected on the evolution of fashion journalism and the impact of digitalization.

The morning concluded with an engaging panel discussion titled “The Hiring Process in the Creative Industry: How It Has Changed and What You Need to Stand Out.” Moderated by Marina Peñalver (Editor, AD España), the discussion featured insights from Carmina Lanuza (Associate Manager, Retail Division, Page Personnel), Marcus Sherwin (Lead Enterprise Account Director, LinkedIn EMEA), and Susana Ibáñez. The conversation explored today’s recruitment challenges and how aspiring professionals can differentiate themselves in the highly competitive fashion and beauty job market.

Before transitioning to the afternoon session, Liliana Varrone (Careers Manager, Vogue College of Fashion) highlighted the key takeaways from the morning and encouraged students to make the most of the opportunities ahead.

Afternoon Session: Networking With Industry-Leading Companies

In the afternoon, students headed to Condé Nast’s headquarters, where they had the chance to interact with some of the most influential companies in the industry. This networking session provided a unique opportunity to engage directly with brands specializing in fashion, beauty, jewelry, lifestyle, communications, editorial, and headhunting.

Participating companies included:

• COM Media Group: Experts in 360° strategies for luxury and mass-market brands.
• Condé Nast: A global leader in media and content creation across digital, audiovisual, and print platforms.
• FARLABO: A leading distributor of prestige cosmetics in Spain and Portugal.
• LVMH (LOEWE): A symbol of luxury with a unique heritage in fashion, leather goods, and fragrances.
• Michael Page & Page Personnel: Key players in talent recruitment across multiple industries.
• PYD: Experts in creating and distributing high-end fragrances.
• SHISEIDO: Pioneers in beauty with a holistic and innovative approach.
• Grupo Suárez & Aristocrazy: Luxury jewelry leaders with over 80 years of tradition.
• TENDAM: A dynamic fashion retail group with an evolving omnichannel ecosystem.

Students had the opportunity to meet company representatives, explore potential career opportunities, and receive valuable advice from recruitment experts.

The event concluded with a professional photo session by renowned photographer Flavio Orsolato, where each student received two portraits for their CV and professional profiles—a crucial detail in an industry where image is key.

A Key Experience for Future Industry Professionals

With the participation of 116 students from Vogue’s three master’s programs—the Vogue Master’s in Fashion & Beauty Communication , Vogue Master in Fashion & Beauty Business Management and Vogue Master in Fashion Image: Styling & Audiovisual Media—this year’s Vogue Fashion & Beauty Career Forum once again solidified itself as an essential platform for students’ professional development.

At Vogue College of Fashion, we believe in the importance of connecting education with real-world industry experience, equipping our students with the tools, knowledge, and key contacts to launch their careers.

The future of fashion and beauty is in their hands, and we are here to guide them every step of the way.