What if the fastest way into iconic events isn’t waiting to be hired but learning how those worlds were built first? In this episode, I’m taking you to Paris and inside the history of fashion to unpack what Fashion Week, legacy brands, and iconic environments can teach us about event careers today. From Coco Chanel and Russian influence to Place Vendôme, runway origins, and why calendars don’t move, this isn’t just fashion trivia, it’s career strategy. If you want to work inside legacy driven major events, this episode is about learning how to read the room before you’re invited into it.

For a more detailed read, check out my blog:

https://lauralloydevents.com/2026/01/12/what-studying-paris-fashion-history-taught-me-about-fashion-week-and-iconic-events-careers/

If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!

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Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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A festive and relaxed end of year episode! I’m sharing answers to fun Christmas questions that nobody asked, reflecting on the personal and professional highs and lows of 2025, and pulling together the key lessons and takeaways I’m carrying into 2026. A simple episode that you may find relatable to help you wind down the year!

If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support Laura:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurayarblloyd⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Laura:

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How do you go from junior to senior event pro? This isn’t about how many events you’ve done or how long you’ve been in the industry. It’s about what actually moves you from junior to senior in iconic events - how you show up, how you communicate, how people experience you, and the mindset that makes them trust you. If you’re ready to take bigger roles, lead with confidence, and finally be seen as the pro you already are, this one’s for you.

If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:

21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities

A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide

Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support Laura:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurayarblloyd⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Laura:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauralloydevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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