LIM’s annual student-produced fashion show will be held Friday, April 4, at 6 p.m. at The Glasshouse in Manhattan.
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.
This year’s presenting sponsor 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 show, provides free cap wigs 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
Tickets, which sold out last year, are available here.
