Intern With Us
We offer three ‘fully formed’ and ‘informed’ internships. We provide structured and mutually beneficial internships, with previous interns now working successfully within the industry.
Partnering with the London College of Fashion to offer official placements, we have welcomed second year BA Bespoke Tailoring Students year after year.
If you have a ‘passion for making’ - our internships will be perfect for you!
We believe in the power of our internships and the doors they can open within the Bespoke Tailoring community.
Our internships are great for college or Uni students, providing work experience alongside your tailoring studies or perhaps you are a graduate looking to gain a block of ‘real world’ experience, then an internship with us is an ideal stop gap opportunity. They are also great for people of any age who are on a new career path and need to gain experience.
Although it’s important to note that we cannot accept absolute beginners due to the high end nature of the work. Therefore an understanding of bespoke tailoring is essential.
Our internships are fully transparent and as such, a description of each role is available for you to download below.
We want you to learn with us and understand what it takes to become a professional tailor. That’s why when you intern with us you are treated as one of the team and given real tasks to complete. We are there to support you, and to ensure you are learning to the highest Savile Row standards.
As a ‘Makers Only’ studio we do require your passion to be within the making aspect of tailoring.
“During my internship with Holly Robins, I had the unique opportunity to delve into the world of bespoke tailoring.
Working closely with Holly, I gained hands-on experience in the intricate process of bespoke trousers making. This experience taught me the significance of repetition, patience and precision that is involved in constructing a high-quality garment.
Beyond technical skills, I also developed understanding of the process of operation and communication skills to translate visions into reality. This internship not only sharpened my tailoring skills but also broadened my understanding of the dedication and passion required in the world of bespoke tailoring.
Because of this internship and thanks to Hollys connections I went on to become an all round tailoring apprentice at Fedro Gaudenzi. Holly and I remain great friends to this day, her mentorship has been invaluable to me.”
Sandesh Limbu - interned 2015-2020 - Currently at Fedro Gaudenzi
Bespoke Trouser Maker Internship
“Currently unavailable ”Current applicant pending”
Do you have a passion for making and want to know what it’s really like to be a Savile Row Trouser Maker?
Do you want to gain an understanding of how the industry works from an independent tailor?
Do you want to refine your construction skills and start to produce work to an industry standard? Then this internships for you!
It’s important to remember that this is not an apprenticeship. That requires years of training.
But as one of our interns, we can guarantee that you will be working on real clients trousers, under Hollys personal guidance and supervision.
Starting at the beginning of the making process, you will be guided through all the stages of preparing bespoke trousers as well as assisting with general studio tasks.
This internship is hands on, practical and requires a good grounding in construction and bespoke techniques. Repetition is key as this is essential to learning and ensures improvement can be achieved and the standards required can be maintained.
Patience is Imperative.
We want to arm you with all the information in advance of applying, so you can decide whether an internship is for you.
Below you will find a description and the terms and conditions of this internship and a PDF SPEC. Please be sure to read this thoroughly before you apply.
>Download the PDF Spec here<
Please Note
If our internships are full you are still welcome to apply and be put on our waiting list.
You may not receive a reply to your application until a new spot becomes available. I try to give an indication of availability when I can.
“Hi there! I'm Harry. I'm currently studying bespoke tailoring. I'm really happy to be part of the team at Holly Robins. Holly and Ellen are super nice. They are so patient when it comes to teaching me. While I was working for Holly, I gained up a variety of techniques and learnt the best standards of trouser-making in the industry. Holly was always there to encourage me on and patiently supported me throughout my learning journey. The atmosphere in the studio is really harmonious, and here Each day at work brings me happiness!”
Harry LCF Student, current intern
Bespoke Hand Finishing Internship
“Currently Full” Until further notice”
Were you drawn to bespoke tailoring because you already had a love of hand sewing?
Do you love the precision of handwork and the satisfaction of giving a garment its final touches?
Are you genuinely interested in a career in bespoke tailoring?
Then our Hand Finishing internship is for you.
We offer our hand finishing internships as a mutually beneficial role. We are always looking for assistance with hand finishing and we are also passionate about helping the next generation of tailors get into the industry.
Becoming a hand finisher is a great entry level passport into our prestigious trade.
We offer our hand finishing internship with the possibility to move onto paid work in due course if we believe the candidate has the potential.
We want to arm you with all the information in advance of applying, so you can decide whether an internship is for you.
Below you will find a description and the terms and conditions of this internship and a PDF SPEC. Please be sure to read this thoroughly before you apply.
>Download the PDF Spec here<
Please Note
If our internships are full you are still welcome to apply and be put on our waiting list.
You may not receive a reply to your application until a new spot becomes available. I try to give an indication of availability when I can.
“I joined Holly’s studio in May 2018 as a 4 week uni placement that lasted to almost 5 months because I didn’t want to leave but I had to go back to my final year. I felt right at ease since day 1 and my training was to the highest of standards and professionalism. It run smoothly and according to my skillset and level of knowledge. I was shown all the tips and tricks of trouser making by Holly and she has been by my side all the time. I had the chance to experience making for a variety of Tailoring Houses within Savile Row which is a very rare opportunity to see. I felt valued and appreciated every single moment and I always remember my time there very fondly. Beyond doubt this was the best example for the Bespoke Tailoring trade and if you’re thinking of gaining an insight and experience in tailoring do not hesitate. I guarantee that you will love Holly and her studio!!!!”
Ioannis Sarigiannis
Mixed Internship
“Currently unavailable ” Until further notice”
Are you keen to up-skill in both aspects of being a bespoke maker and wanting to improve your construction methods along with refining your hand sewing techniques?
Then you may be more suited to our mixed internship where we offer you the chance to combine multiple aspects of our other two core internships.
We want to arm you with all the information in advance of applying, so you can decide whether an internship is for you.
Below you will find a description and the terms and conditions of this internship and a PDF SPEC. Please be sure to read this thoroughly before you apply.
>Download the PDF Spec here<
Please Note
If our internships are full you are still welcome to apply and be put on our waiting list.
You may not receive a reply to your application until a new spot becomes available. I try to give an indication of availability when I can.
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"Holly is a clear and patient teacher who insists on perfection. Always generous to me as a beginner, it was invaluable to be held to such a high professional standard, and it gave me the confidence to take my next steps in professional tailoring. An unexpected perk of the job was delivering into different Savile Row tailors and seeing their workshops and meeting other tailors. I enjoyed my time at Holly Robbins very much and would recommend it to tailoring students looking to take their first steps into the workplace."
Octavia Kingsley, Currently Tailoring Second Assistant, Glyndebourne Opera
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"My time at Holly Robins Bespoke was the most rewarding independent learning experience I had outside of university. I gained hands-on skills, learned quick sewing tips, and mastered invaluable techniques that I still use today. Working on Savile Row garments gave me a significant confidence boost in both understanding garment construction and making. An added highlight was running errands around Savile Row, meeting industry professionals, and building connections. I wholeheartedly recommend work experience with Holly to any student looking to practice and refine their skills."
Joshua Bond, Undercutter at Huntsman
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I feel very lucky to have gotten my first taste of the tailoring world with Holly and Ellen. Having come from an entirely different professional background, I was worried I would be completely out of my depth as I tried to learn even the basics of the trade. I was never made to feel inadequate or less able, as the work environment was always warm and fun. During my time there, the highest standards were always expected, but I was also given plenty of freedom to hone at my own pace, whichever skills needed refinement. I will always be grateful for the opportunity to learn in an environment filled with so much so experience, information, and willingness to share knowledge with others who are trying to build their careers as well.
Hayden Wallace - Gieves and Hawkes
