WME Fashion has begun the second cycle of its incubator program designed to offer opportunities to individuals from all backgrounds pursuing creative and executive careers in fashion.
“Now more than ever, we need programs that uplift diverse voices, create opportunities and provide access to education and training in fashion,” said Ali Bird, senior vice president, global talent strategy and incubation for WME Fashion. “We look forward to meeting and working closely with our 2025 class, and are excited to watch all our mentees from the previous cycle continue to flourish.”
Samantha McDowall, Shola Shodipo, Naeemah LaFond and Makala Desargent.
Courtesy of WME Fashion
Applications open today for the three month in-person program that will include six development sessions to educate and create access and community for up to 20 mentees across creative and management tracks. Speakers from the first cycle included Dapper Dan, Laura Brown, Kelly Cutrone, Naeemah LaFond, Richie Shazam, Wisdom Kate, among others. The programs will wrap up with a photo shoot produced by industry leading agency PRODn.
To apply, applicants should have at least two years of experience working in fashion or an adjacent industry to get the most out of the program. Applicants will be reviewed for a combination of talent, drive and experience.
Applicants will be selected in August, and the program will run from September through November in New York City.
WME Fashion’s portfolio includes Art + Commerce, IMG Models and The Wall Group, spanning artist and talent representation, brand partnerships, original content creation and consulting services.