Mentee Application
We are empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders in Sustainable Luxury, we invite you to apply to become a Mentee.
Overview
At Women in Sustainable Luxury (WiSL), we are building a global community of women who are redefining what leadership looks like across the luxury value chain.
Our mission is to support and accelerate the advancement of women driving sustainable transformation in luxury by connecting them with the networks, knowledge, and collaborative power they need to thrive.
One of the ways we do this is through our Mentoring Programme, a dedicated initiative for Emerging Women Leaders* in sustainable luxury who are stepping into their first leadership roles or preparing for their next level of influence, responsibility, and impact.
*We define Emerging Leaders as those in their first manager role or those in a first-line manager role
Why Apply as a Mentee?
The Mentoring Programme is designed to give you the guidance, tools, and confidence to shape your career while contributing to the future of sustainable luxury. As a Mentee, you will:
Learn directly from experienced mentors shaping change across luxury sectors.
Gain cross-sector perspectives from fashion, fashion events, beauty, watches and jewellery, material science and consulting.
Develop the leadership skills to navigate complex challenges in sustainability and luxury.
Join a global community of ambitious women driving inclusive, innovative change in a Group Mentoring Programme.
Build connections that last beyond the programme.
This is your opportunity to learn, grow, and position yourself as a leader of tomorrow.
How It Works
Apply as a Mentee: Tell us about your journey, ambitions, and why you’d like to join.
Select Sessions: You’ll gain access to group sessions with our Mentors and exclusive WiSL programming.
Engage & Grow: Participate in workshops, AMAs, and community conversations.
Graduate the Programme: Leave with new perspectives, stronger networks, and a clearer vision for your next career step.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is designed for:
Women in leadership roles at luxury brands or across the luxury value chain.
Emerging leaders (first leadership role) looking to expand their influence and impact in sustainability.
Leaders eager to learn from cross-sector perspectives and apply them to their work.
Leaders ready to take bold steps towards shaping the future of luxury.
Mentees can only be part of one Cohort and can not reapply to future programmes.
Programme Timeline
3rd November 2025 - Applications open
15th December 2025 - Applications close
20th December 2025 - Mentees notified and announced
12th January 2026 - Programme launch
19th March 2026 - Programme completion
Our Mentors
Our Mentors are senior leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are actively shaping the future of sustainable luxury. They bring expertise from across industries and disciplines, offering Mentees an unparalleled opportunity to learn from different perspectives.
Over the course of the programme, Mentors will:
Deliver masterclasses/ workshops to share their insights.
Host Ask Me Anything sessions to answer your most pressing career and leadership questions.
Provide personal reflections and guidance to inspire your journey.
We encourage Mentees to attend as many sessions as possible, but to only request sessions that they know they will attend, as numbers will be limited to allow a quality AMA session.