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Let’s Talk About Cannabis: Industry Areas and Definitions
Understanding the complexity of the cannabis industry can seem like a daunting task. But we’re here to help!
- October 12, 2021
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2021 Coterie Trade Show
On September 20, I had the opportunity of attending the Coterie Trade Show during New York Market Week with my Fashion Scholar classmates from LIM College.
- October 7, 2021
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Environmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Philanthropy: A Conversation with Ali Mize of Neiman Marcus
On September 22, LIM College hosted a conversation with Ali Mize, Director of ESG, Belonging, & Corporate Philanthropy at Neiman Marcus to kick off our new Sustainability Speaker Series.
- October 5, 2021
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8 Fashion and Cannabis Collabs to Know About
When you think “cannabis” you may not immediately think “high fashion,” but cannabis companies across the U.S. are jumping at the opportunity to collaborate with fashion and apparel brands and vice versa.
- October 4, 2021
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"Nxt In Retail" Speaker Series: Brick and Mortar is Alive and Well
To help students navigate how the retail industry will transform next and to give students insight into what a career in retail is like directly from industry professionals, LIM College’s Fashion Industry Advisory Board Members Alan Spalter and David Burnett alongside Professors Marla Greene and Dr. Nicole Kirpalani have developed the Nxt in Retail Speaker Series.
- October 4, 2021
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My Top 3 Thrift Sellers in NYC
With the rise in interest for consumers to shop more sustainably, Millennials and Gen Zers are gravitating towards shopping secondhand. Luckily, there are plenty of thrift stores and fun vintage shops in NYC.
- September 29, 2021
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New York Fashion Week: Tiffany Brown Designs Show
New York Fashion Week is officially back in action after a year filled with uncertainty and disappointment. As a kick-off to my Introduction to Fashion Business course, our class was able to attend the Tiffany Brown Designs show in Midtown, Manhattan.
- September 15, 2021
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Fashion Jobs = Cannabis Jobs?
With the increasing number of U.S. states legalizing the use of cannabis both medically and recreationally, the cannabis industry has grown rapidly over the last 5 years, and so have the career opportunities within it.
- August 30, 2021
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Where is Cannabis Legal? A State-by-State Guide*
The cannabis industry is rapidly growing. In fact, it’s now a multibillion-dollar business that employs over 300,000 people in the U.S. Many fashion brands are also taking part in collaborations with cannabis brands to market apparel and accessories.
- August 25, 2021
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Summer Fashion Academy: Fashion Media Course
LIM College is known for immersive pre-college summer programs that give prospective students a glimpse at what a fashion education with LIM is like. In 2021 Summer Fashion Academy was offered in a virtual format, allowing students from around the world to participate. I recently had the pleasure of sitting in on one of this exciting program’s courses.
- August 6, 2021