Z SUPPLY, the California-based lifestyle brand known for effortless everyday style, is investing in the next generation of fashion and lifestyle talent through its summer internship program, now in its fourth year. The program is designed to give emerging professionals meaningful exposure to the business, hands-on experience, and practical tools to help build their careers.
This summer, Z SUPPLY welcomed 13 paid interns across multiple areas of the business, including Marketing, Creative, Sales, E-commerce, IT and Production. The cross-functional program gives interns an inside look at how a fashion and lifestyle brand operates, while building practical skills and gaining experience across multiple disciplines.
At the center of the program is a comprehensive Internship Guide that provides each intern with a clear roadmap throughout the summer. The guide includes week-by-week learning objectives, department training, company resources, industry terminology, and step-by-step instructions designed to help interns better understand both their individual roles and the broader business.
Beyond the structured curriculum, interns are embedded directly within their respective teams and paired with senior mentors for one-on-one guidance throughout the program. Rather than simply shadowing, interns contribute to hands-on projects with real business impact, supported by regular feedback and professional development along the way.
“Some of the most important opportunities early in your career come from being given real access — the chance to learn, ask questions and understand how a business actually works,” says Mandy Fry, President and Co-Owner of Z SUPPLY. “We want our interns to leave with more than experience in one role. We want them to understand how the different parts of the business work together, build practical skills and, most importantly, feel more confident about where they want to take their careers.”
As part of the program, interns participate in Career Insights sessions with leaders across Sales, Creative + Marketing, E-commerce + Digital Marketing, Merchandising + Design and Finance. The sessions give interns direct access to department leaders, exposure to different career paths and insight into the skills required to build successful careers in the industry.
Z SUPPLY also incorporates specialized marketing-channel training alongside end-of-summer resume and interview workshops, extending the program beyond day-to-day work experience and helping prepare participants for their next career opportunity.
Our Z SUPPLY 2026 intern class also reflects a unique generational connection to Southern California’s action sports and lifestyle industries. Five interns are children of industry veterans, including Marley Tenore, daughter of Pat Tenore, co-founder of RVCA; Lola Hall, daughter of Tucker Hall, co-founder of Volcom; Sasha St-Onge, daughter of Sophie St-Onge, Creative Director at Z SUPPLY; Charlie Geary, daughter of Danny Geary, Designer/Partner SPC/LST; and Haley Hart, daughter of Angi Hart, Z SUPPLY Sales Representative, Pacific Southwest.
Together, they offer a unique snapshot of a new generation entering an industry shaped, in part, by their parents — while bringing a modern perspective and beginning to build professional identities of their own.
For Z SUPPLY, the program reflects a broader commitment to creating meaningful pathways into the industry and equipping emerging talent with the knowledge, exposure and professional tools to build lasting careers across fashion, lifestyle and related fields.
About Z SUPPLY
Founded in 2013, Z SUPPLY began with one exceptionally well-designed pocket tee and a mission to redefine everyday wear. As the brand grew alongside a community of women across generations, so did its commitment to innovation, expanding into ready-to-wear, loungewear, denim, and eyewear. That same sense of growth and purpose inspired the launch of the Z SUPPLY Foundation in 2021, creating a way to support causes that matter most to the brand. Today, every piece reflects effortless style, lasting quality, and a laid-back coastal spirit designed for every moment of life. For more information and to view current collections, visit www.ZSUPPLY.com.
