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Ok.....here's what you do......
Think of some brands, or chainstores or designers you want to work for - don't be too fussy - fashion trade gets swamped with requests for experience and IMO it doesn't matter whether it's Burberry or TopShop, it's all valid experience.
Directory enquires - call them and ask for head office phone number of whoever it is.
Call the number and ask to speak to the design manager (if they ask you why you are calling - be honest, they may or may not put you through to the design manager).
Once you get through to someone ask if they take students on work experience. If they do, they'll probably ask you to write in with a c.v.....
I'ts fine to call once and check if they got your c.v. but don't harrass them, they are busy people and they won't appreciate it. If they want to see you, they'll be in touch, no amount of nagging will change that.
Don't give up after five rejections. I took a girl on a couple of years ago who was very talented yet still had to send out seventy letters to get a single two week placement!
Before you ask - I'm not doing placements at the moment. I work from home so its not practical.
Good luck!
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