Week 1 at RMO Wetherly and my initial impressions

I started working at RMO Wetherly in the beginning of the week. RMO Wetherly is a fashion PR group located in Soho, New York. Although it has been only a few days, I have definitely gotten a feel for what this firm is about and what to expect for the summer. RMO is a small office with 5 rows of desks and it is divided into departments such as jewelry or clothes; The department heads sit in the first row and the interns sit at the last row. People freely walk within rows, there is no real sense of division.  Here is a view from my desk.

Since this is a fashion firm located in Soho, every one dresses very trendy in the office. However, the dress code is very casual and ranges. Some people wear skirts and sandals, and others wear more casual shorts with a sweater. I can conclude it is a very  laid back, open, and  free environment for expression. It certainly makes it easier to approach those of a higher rank than me because we are in the same level of dress. However, there is a collection of our fashion clients in the lobby creating a higher end feel. 

There is an typical demographic here at RMO Wetherly that one could find at any fashion oriented company. The employees consist of mostly young women in their 20s with a few men who are very into fashion as well. However, the interaction is the same regardless of gender. 

-Rebecca Bergman