Headlines and Hemlines: The 4th Vogue Business Talent Competition/ Apply Now (Award: Six Month Paid Internship)

Condé Nast’s Vogue Business announced its 4th annual Vogue Business Talent Competition for aspiring fashion writers. For this contest, the team at Vogue is looking for uncommon perspectives and fresh voices. Whether it is the intersection of climate change and luxury or the impact of AI on the fashion industry, this competition seeks fresh perspectives and voices that can contribute to the evolving narratives of the industry. Applications are free and are open from 9:00 AM BST on May 12 to 5:00 PM BST on May 26, 2025. The competition welcomes entries from underrepresented groups, including people of colour, the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with disabilities, care leavers, carers, the long-term unemployed, and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Eligibility Guidelines for the 4th Vogue Business Talent Competition

Entrants for the 4th Vogue Business Talent Competition must:

• Be UK residents aged 18 or over.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Not be previously published in national newspapers or magazines
• Submit original creative work. Content created by AI and third parties is strictly prohibited.

Prizes and Opportunities for the 4th Vogue Business Talent Competition

The grand winner of the 4th Vogue Business Talent Competition will win:

• A six-week paid internship at Vogue Business, either remotely or in their London office.

• A six-month mentorship with Elektra Kotsoni, Deputy Director of Vogue Business and Vogue Runway.

• Publication of the winning article on the Vogue Business website.

• A one-year advanced membership to Vogue Business.

The first and second runners-up will each receive a six-month mentorship with a member of the Vogue Business editorial team. Mentors will help them acquire industry exposure, an arsenal of skills, and a platform to showcase their work.

 

Submission Guidelines for the 4th Vogue Business Talent Competition

• Write an article of 800-1000 words in English. Focus on topics that are central to Vogue and its audience (e.g., beauty, luxury, sustainability, retail, etc.)
• Using a maximum of 100 words for each, pitch two potential articles. Pitches must include a title, synopsis and potential interview subjects. Make a case for why your proposed articles are relevant and timely.
• Visit the Vogue Business Talent Competition portal and complete the entry form. Attach the articles and pitches and submit. The article and pitch document should not include the entrant’s name or any identifying details.
  For questions or additional information on the 4th Vogue Business Talent Competition, contact the Vogue Business team at feedback@voguebusiness.com.

Creating a Strong Application for the Competition

• To write a story that will win the heart of your reader, you must understand your audience’s needs. Read through old articles and spreads and find the commonality between the most popular ones. Research high-profile people on the Vogue team and discover their passion projects. This
• Open your article with a gripping problem statement, a piquant and relevant quote or pressing forecast. Show the reader early why this is a subject matter that deserves attention and airtime. This will hook them and make your article standout
• Articles and stories only become real when we feel their bite and see the potential impact of their subject matter. Capture the reader’s emotions by incorporating recent examples or case studies that support your point.
• Vogue is all about glitz and glamor, the luxurious and the lavish—and this should feature in your work. Embroider your work with puns and portmanteaus. Sprinkle in a few fashion analogies. Whether you are writing on the psychology behind limited drops or the weaponization of loyalty cards, let your work pulse with the oomph that is peculiar to vogue.