LIM College Announces Student-Produced Fashion Show to Take Place April 4 at The Glasshouse in NYC

Show will feature NYC design talent with presenting sponsor Nicole Miller,
official media partner WWD and gold sponsor Pantone

NEW YORK, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College today announced that its 80^th annual student-produced fashion show will be held Friday, April 4, at 6 p.m. at The Glasshouse, 660 12^th Ave.

The show is planned, produced, and executed entirely by students. This year's theme is "Timeless Threads," reflecting the cyclical nature of fashion and what it means for style to be timeless, including a celebration of classic silhouettes, recurring trends, evergreen looks, upcycling, recycling and sustainability.

Sponsors

The presenting sponsor of the LIM College Fashion Show is Nicole Miller. In addition to the sponsorship, the iconic designer is playing an integral role by mentoring students in multiple phases of show design and execution as well as coaching emerging designers throughout the process. She is also lending 10 looks from the Nicole Miller archive to be highlighted on the runway, demonstrating the enduring appeal of classic glamour.

In addition to Nicole Miller, the work of Mondo Guerra, winner of Project Runway All Stars Season 1, and Chris Mena, Founder and Creative Director of Made by Mena, will be featured on the runway along with others in the eight-scene show.

"Throughout my entire career, I have learned by doing, observing, experimenting, taking risks and working hard. The LIM College Fashion Show gives students an invaluable opportunity to do all these things across the disciplines of styling, marketing, design, event planning and production, visuals, and industry relations," Miller said.

"The fashion industry is extremely competitive, complicated and challenging. Putting together a professional-level show gives students a unique and hands-on opportunity to understand so many facets of the business while making connections with industry professionals. I am happy to help shape the next generation of fashion leaders."

Scott Carnz, Provost of LIM College, said, "LIM is thrilled to have Nicole Miller as the sponsor of our show, and even more excited to have her so personally involved in giving our students an up-close look at many of the potential career paths available to them. It is incredible that she is so generously sharing her time, experiences and talents with the students. Our audience on the night of the show will also benefit from a look at some of the timeless classics Nicole Miller has designed over her long and prodigious career."

In addition to presenting sponsor Nicole Miller, Women's Wear Daily (WWD) is the official media partner of the 2025 LIM College Fashion Show.

"We are thrilled to partner with LIM College, a premier institution for the business of fashion, in its commitment to provide immersive educational opportunities for the next generation," said Amanda Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fairchild Media. "As the leading voice in fashion across all disciplines, supporting future leaders is integral to WWD's mission."

Pantone is the gold sponsor with the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year—Mocha Mousse—to be reflected on the runway. Pantone will also present two design awards to students highlighting strategic usage of color across the design and development process.

"Color is an integral part of the design and creative process from concept to creation. We look forward to seeing how students interpret the Pantone Color of the Year 2025, Mocha Mousse, through their designs and how they incorporate color and trend into their development process," said Tannese Williams, Pantone's Head of Fashion, Home & Interiors.

Honorary Chairs, Alumni Mentors and Faculty Advisors
Honorary LIM College Fashion Show chairs include Maryanne Grisz, President and CEO, Fashion Group International, Inc.; Elliot Carlyle, Founder, CurrentLY Global; Memsor Kamarake, Celebrity Stylist, and Natasha Verma, Fox 5 NY News Anchor and Founder of the Verma Foundation. The Verma Foundation, which will be the charity partner for the LIM Fashion Show, provides cap wigs free of charge to girls and women affected by hair loss due to chemotherapy.

Students are also guided by LIM alumni making a name for themselves in the industry. These mentors include: Joshua Danforth '05, Senior Director, Visual Merchandising Capabilities for Walmart; Lulu Palmer '19, Founder of creative agency Haus Eleven; Kevin Schmidt '16 and MPS '21, Founder, K&L Events; Aubriana Sweet '17, Founder and Head Creative for A Sweet Production; Paige Geist '19, Marketing Manager, SUPIMA; Ryan Lombard '11, Public Relations Director, Hutch; Dominique A. Upshaw '20 Fashion Stylist; Alexis Berteau '24, Retail Sales, J.Crew, and Danielle Russo '22, Stylist and Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs at LIM College.

Terance Coffee, Grailing King, Nancy Klein, Monica Rakocy and Carlton Spence are serving as faculty advisors.

Tickets Available Now
Tickets, which sold out last year, are available now at LIM College Fashion Show Tickets.

For additional information, visit www.limcollege.edu/fashion-show or contact consulting Fashion Show producer Rachel Willingham at [email protected].

About LIM College
Founded in 1939 and located in midtown Manhattan, LIM College is focused on the global business of fashion and lifestyle. Offering master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs, LIM prepares students for career success via an immersive approach grounded in real-world experience and "learning by doing" through required internships. LIM College's commitment to excellence in business education ensures graduates are sought after by a wide range of employers, as evidenced by a Career Outcomes Rate of 97% for the Class of 2023. Alumni excel throughout all areas of fashion and lifestyle and have gone on to work for companies such as Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Ross Stores, Financial Times, Ulta Beauty, Microsoft, Saks Fifth Avenue, Walmart, Macy's, and Nike.

About Nicole Miller

Nicole Miller is a global fashion and lifestyle brand headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1982, the iconic brand became well known for popularizing the little black dress and has grown to be one of the premier names in American fashion. Currently, Nicole Miller has extended beyond her celebrated women's apparel and accessories collections to partner with leading licensees in over 45 fashion and lifestyle categories across men's, kids, home, beauty, fragrance, and more. The brand can be found online and in department store, specialty, mass, and off-price retailers. In 2022 Gordon Brothers (www.gordonbrothers.com), the global advisory and investment firm, made a majority investment in Nicole Miller, bringing their expertise to grow the brand's product offerings and leading licensees across the world. For additional information, visit (www.nicolemiller.com).

About WWD

Women's Wear Daily (WWD) provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends for leading retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, trend-makers, and global consumers. Founded in 1910 by Edmund Fairchild and helmed for over two decades by legendary publisher John B. Fairchild, WWD has been the daily media of record and the industry voice of authority for over 100 years. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation under Fairchild Media Group, WWD reaches a global audience of nearly 10 million every month across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events including the annual WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit and Global Summits in three international markets. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity, and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first. 

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