The FBI Mentor Program
The FBI Mentor Program is a selective program whereby a student is paired with a Fashion industry mentor according to their career aspirations. The mentor provides guidance and advice throughout a series of meetings and an ongoing relationship is developed.
The Mentor helps the student clarify their goals and the necessary steps they need to take to achieve them through a series of mentorship meetings.
"WOW, I feel so lucky to be part of FBI's Mentor Program! You and your mentor work together in 1 on 1 sessions to achieve your Fashion career goals. After my first session with Marisa Caruso I gained invaluable insight into the fashion industry and being a Fashion Buyer!"
"I feel insanely lucky and grateful to be selected for the FBI Mentoring Program! I can't wait to meet with Charlotte Stokes and learn first hand about the industry and Fashion Styling from someone as successful as her! This is such an incredible opportunity that I can't wait to make the absolute most of to help build my own career. I can't thank FBI enough for organising this!".
List of Students & Mentors
| Year | Student | Mentor | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sophie Kingsford-Smith | Bowie Wong | Bowie |
| 2009 | Mitchell Steed | Angela Bizoglou | InStyle Magazine |
| 2010 | Ydonna Santos | Lauren Jones | David Jones and General Pants Co. |
| 2011 | Hayley Cooper | Caitlin Stewart | Caitlin Stewart Personal Stylist |
| 2011 | Angelina Igeska | Natalie Cohen | Cohen Et Sabine |
| 2012 | Anthony El-Zakhem | Michael Bragg | M Webster Holdings |
| 2012 | Isabel Badin | Kim Hurwitz | Capital L |
| 2013 | Melissa Miccinatti | Kate Cruickshank | Kookai |
| 2014 | Sarah Taylor | Christina Hollinsworth | Marcs |
| 2015 | Caitlin Alderton | Tan Arlidge | Sass and Bide |
| 2016 | Bobbi Lombardo | Mitchell Steed | Creative Director |
| 2017 | Margo McColl | Alison Rice | Allure Media |
| 2018 | Jackson Hopkins | Kellie Wright | Merchandise Manager |
| 2018 | Mackenzie Galea | Lauren Jones | David Jones and General Pants Co. |
| 2018 | Amber McDonald | Tania Bastyan | Brand Design Consultant |
| 2019 | Abby Marks | Becky Cooper & Bridget Yorston | Bec + Bridge |
| 2020 | Deborah Davis | Sophie Gallagher | Vogue |
| 2020 | Nadine El-Haddam | Peri-Jane Crosbie | The Iconic |
| 2020 | Stefanie Salerno | Angelina Luckett | General Pants Co. |
| 2021 | Freya Whitehead | Caitlin Stewart | Caitlin Stewart Personal Stylist |
| 2022 | Monique Mau'u | Marisa Caruso | Chanel, Fendi, Gucci & MaxMara |
| 2022 | Charlotte Davanzo | Charlotte Stokes | Grazia |
| 2022 | Olivia Piazzo | Isabelle Quinn | Isabelle Quinn |
| 2023 | Grace Duck | Gemmo Willis | CUE |
| 2023 | Hayley Whittaker | Kirstie Clements | Vague |
| 2023 | Lilla Kelemen | Lauren Jones | David Jones and General Pants Co. |
| 2023 | Mackenzie O'Riordan | Kimberlee Kessier | Grazia |
| 2023 | Beatrice Van Heeswijk | Isabella Mamas | Vague |
| 2024 | Ashlee Tannous | Tara Jane | TJ Swim |