Conde Nast Internship Program Industry Reactions 2013

Yesterday brought the big news that marked the end of an era: Condé Nast is discontinuing its internship program. It was an institution that opened many a door for some of today's leading journalists and fashion folk. The announcement undoubtedly shattered the dreams of thousands of hopeful applicants, and has served as a catalyst for an even deeper conversation about the ethics of an unpaid internship.

While many are still sorting out how they feel about the loss of the program, others have been vocal in both their questioning and their opinions. And, as much as the press can speculate and offer insight, we had to wonder: What do the industry's elite have to say about it? Ahead, the Twitter reactions from 10 major influencers.

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Paid internships actually exist, but looks like #condenast is over it #whowillgettheircoffee http://t.co/5HMSaCsHa7
— theSkimm (@theskimm) October 24, 2013

theSkimm, daily newsletter

Jeez the internship thing is absurd. Way to ruin it for everyone who parlays them into jobs!!
— Amina Akhtar (@Drrramina) October 23, 2013

Amina Akhtar, fashion editor

Mixed feelings. Pro: great career training. Con: very elite opportunity. Condé Nast Discontinuing Internship Program http://t.co/jrhCRSWW74
— Anne-Marie Guarnieri (@AMG_OntheGo) October 23, 2013

Anne-Marie Guarnieri, beauty editor

Is Conde eliminating the corporate internship program or banning interns altogether? HUGE difference. Have a feeling it's the former.
— Lauren Sherman (@lapresmidi) October 23, 2013

Lauren Sherman, editor at large, Fashionista

@ThreadBEAR_UK can't really pass comment as I never interned....i am for and against I think....it's a complex subject!
— susiebubble (@susiebubble) October 24, 2013

Susie Bubble, style blogger

Very sad. Conde Nast to discontinue internship program: http://t.co/yRGH2dTh8v
— John Jannuzzi (@johnjannuzzi) October 23, 2013

John Jannuzzi, senior digital projects editor, Lucky

@johnjannuzzi Very sad. I would not have been able to get my start without this program!
— Ray Siegel (@RaySiegel) October 23, 2013

Ray Siegel, senior web editor, CR Fashion Book

Conde Nast is putting the kibosh on their intern program so it's time to cogitate on WHERE ALL THE INTERNS WILL GO? http://t.co/mmY612uWAa
— Man Repeller (@ManRepeller) October 23, 2013

Leandra Medine, blogger at Man Repeller

I hope everyone who sued knows they ruined it for EVERYONE @Fashionista_com http://t.co/MDF4gOIqum”
— ALIZA LICHT (@alizalicht) October 23, 2013

Aliza Licht, senior vice president, communications, Donna Karan

Bravo to Conde Nast for killing its internship program. No pay, no play is fair game... and it's always fair to pay wages...
— bryanboy (@bryanboy) October 24, 2013

Bryanboy, fashion blogger