Last night was one of the most important nights in Milan for all of the students. We were all given the chance to have an internship with Maria at Pink & Chic and Vladimiro Gioia for 6 months. I woke up with the biggest butterflies and nerves. Once we arrived at Corso Como, we walked up to Lotus, a restaurant and lounge right next to the Moschino Maison and it all hit me. I was stamped on my hand and once it was on, I recognized the logo right away, it was Vladimiro Gioias logo! How different! Maria greeted us and showed us to the area we would be until 10. The restaurant had little booklets displaying Vladimiro Gioia’s Fall Winter 2011/2012 collection as well as a slide show on the TVs. I could see how happy everyone was and how close we have all gotten with each other.
We first started the night by giving the leather journals we wrote in for Elise, Fulvio, Eleonora and Maria. It felt like it was the last night because we were giving thank you gifts but I know we have a little more than a week with them. Elise, Fulvio and Maria really appreciated and understood how much we meant what we wrote in the journal. Professor St. Jean bought Maria Alex & Ani bracelets that she’s been wanting but is hard or nearly impossible to get in Italy. This was a very special moment for all of us because we appreciate their time, patience, enormous generosity and effort they have given us from the very beginning. I will always remember every single one for their dedication.
Once Vladimiro arrived, Maria started to talk about how thankful she is for our work and how much she will miss us andthan started to announce the winner. I am sure the whole room didn’t breath until she said the name, I know I didn’t. After months of suspense and work the winner is Annie Rusteika!!! I’m proud of her and hope everything that I wanted to learn or get out of the internship, she gets! We all cheered to Vladimiro’s website launch and to our program than mingled until 10 before going to Old Fashioned.
Once we all arrived to Old Fashioned everyone started to have an incredible time dancing with Maria, Vladimiro and his brother! Some people started to go home but there were a bunch that stayed to just enjoy ourselves and our hard work. I would never think I would have the chance to go out with the people I worked for but we all felt comfortable and enjoyed the night! Regardless of the setting, I had the chance to talk to talk to Maria and Vladimiro one on one which was something I wanted to do so we can get to know each other. It was one the most memorable night in Milan for sure. It was fun watching everyone the next morning and seeing pictures. I will miss this whole group and especially Maria, Eleonora, Vladimiro, Fulvio and Elise!
On June 23rd
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