The WindowsWear Mentorship Program connects brands with students from around the world! Brands present brief ideas to students to identify top talent, and students submit projects to win paid internships and prizes from Coach, and Kate Spade!
Congratulations to all the finalists, winners will be announced soon!
COACH | MEET THE FINALISTS
Finalists designed a strategy that included 10 ideas to fuel retail growth and stay top of mind for Gen Z. Their goal for this project was to create an emotional connection with the Coach consumers, and to create a world where they can express themselves.
Prizes
The finalists will be judged by Tapestry Global Visual Experience team, Tapestry Talent Acquisition team members and WindowsWear who will select two 1st place winners, one 2nd place winner, and one 3rd place winner between all submissions of projects from Coach.
1st Place: A paid internship with Coach brand to be completed during Summer 2025, contingent on passing a legally permissible background check and confirmation of eligibility to work in the U.S. Winner must be available for the internship for a minimum of eight (8) weeks and the internship shall not exceed twelve (12) weeks. The paid internships will be conducted in-person at Tapestry, Inc.’s sole discretion. No living accommodations, meals, or travel is included in this First Prize.
2nd Place: One (1) Coach bag (handbag, messenger bag, tote bag or backpack, as selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion). ARV $395
3rd Place: One (1) Coach accessory (wallet, wristlet, travel kit or other small leather good, as selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion.) ARV $95
All Finalists that are not selected as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a Coach gift valued at $50 and a letter congratulating them on their submission signed by Sponsor’s VP, Global Visual Experience, and/or other leaders.
KATE SPADE | MEET THE FINALISTS
Finalists designed a strategy that maintains the unique personality of the Kate Spade brand while they evolve away from novelty and storytelling and focus on building a stronger base of core handbags, acquiring new and younger consumers, and elevating the brand. Their goal for this project was to provide new ways to approach the tools & guidelines to ensure excellent execution in the stores.
Prizes
The five finalists will be judged by Kate Spade Global Visual Experience team, Tapestry Talent Acquisition team, and WindowsWear who will select one 1st place winners, one 2nd place winner, and one 3rd place winner between all submissions of projects from Kate Spade.
1st Place: A paid internship with Kate Spade brand to be completed during Summer 2025, contingent on passing a legally permissible background check and confirmation of eligibility to work in the U.S. Winner must be available for the internship for a minimum of eight (8) weeks and the internship shall not exceed twelve (12) weeks. The paid internships will be conducted in-person at Tapestry, Inc.’s sole discretion. No living accommodations, meals, or travel is included in this First Prize.
2nd Place: One (1) Kate Spade bag (handbag, messenger bag, tote bag or backpack, as selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion). ARV $395
3rd Place: One (1) Kate Spade accessory (wallet, wristlet, travel kit or other small leather good, as selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion.) ARV $95
All Finalists that are not selected as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a Kate Spade gift valued at $50 and a letter congratulating them on their submission signed by Sponsor’s VP, Global Visual Experience, and/or other leaders.
ABOUT
WindowsWear’s Mentorship Program connects brands with top students from around the world! Brands create student projects to identify talent through generating new & innovative ideas. Students submit their projects and win unique opportunities. If you are a brand or school interested in participating, please contact us mentorship@windowswear.com. Brands that have participated include Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and Longchamp. See winners from 2021 and 2020.