For nearly a century we’ve launched dream careers from our home in the global capital of everything, New York City. No other college offers our unique focus on the intersections of business, fashion, and lifestyle. This is where it all happens. Literally. All day and all night, across time zones and cultural divides. Bring your ambition. Bring your ideas. This is where they become real.
CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE
New York City is the world’s business headquarters, and our graduates work here and around the world in leadership positions across industries and markets.
Our faculty are experts in their fields, with practical experience, insider connections, and an eye for rising talent. They tear down the walls between professor and professional.
YOU’RE IN THE BUSINESS, TO LEARN
Get in on internships, events, and real-world experience from day one. Then have access to career services to support you ever after.
THE POWER BEHIND THE BRANDS
Name a brand you love—well established or fresh on the scene—and chances are an LIM alum or student may have had a hand in their merchandising, PR, or marketing or in building the business itself from the inside. EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS
Think of all the industries that share a bit of their business DNA with fashion. If you’re interested in a career that affects the way we live and think, we can give you the skills to play a role in shaping the culture of our times in fashion and beyond.
“I loved going to college in New York City because while I commuted, I also explored all the beautiful places here. New York is one of the capitals of the fashion world, and for me, that was one of the best things about being here.”
ELEONORA SKOMOROVSKAYA ’24
Collaborations Assistant Coach
“Going to school in NYC is refreshing because it is so easy to start over and be your true self. LIM feels like home. I attended the Fendi Fashion Show as a first-year student. It was the most beautiful night of my life, and I will never forget it.”
GABRIELLA BENETATOS ’26
Fashion Merchandising Secaucus, NJ
“The Fashion Merchandising major teaches you the behind-the-scenes structure of business and how to run a fashion business properly.”
CHEYENNE-MONICA HINES ’24
Fashion Merchandising Newark, NJ
“Going to college in NYC is everything you want it to be. There are so many opportunities through this school.”
CONNOR ROACH ’26
Fashion Marketing Rocky Point, NY
“I chose the Visual Studies major because I can be hands-on and openly creative.”
SOHL
GARIBALDO ’24 Visual Studies Lake Elsinore, CA
STUDENT-PROFESSOR RATIO INVALUABLE INTERACTIONS AND SUPPORTIVE GUIDANCE
OF INTERNSHIP EMPLOYERS DESCRIBE LIM STUDENTS AS “CAREER-READY”
“Don’t stay in one lane. There are so many things that you can do that will interest you. Network as much as you can. Intern as much as you can.”
ELIJAH JOHNSON ’24
Fashion Merchandising Long Island, NY
MAHARANI ANIGACZ ’25 Fashion Marketing Queens, NY
ASHLEY DIFRANCESCO ’25
Fashion Merchandising Staten Island, NY
BUSINESS IS BIGGER THAN YOU THINK.
While most of our students do go on to careers in fashion, the skills and experience you gain here can make you a sought-after candidate in industries like publishing, public relations, cannabis, music, social media, beauty, marketing, entertainment, and more. Travel the globe in search of new inspiration. Fight to make our world more sustainable, more equitable, more inclusive. We know all this and more is possible, because our graduates are already doing it. Now it’s your turn. Let us help you nd a path to career success or blaze a new trail all your own. Get more than just a great rst job. Get a career coach for life.
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ALUMNI NETWORK AS VAST AS BUSINESS ITSELF
1. ANNA BERROA ’98, Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, Hasbro 2. JAHLEEL WEAVER ’08, Celebrity Stylist and Creative Director 3. FLORINA ADILI ’10, Regional Vice President, Ulta Beauty 4. LUISA HERRERA-GARCIA ’88, Senior Vice President of Production, Alexander Wang 5. DANIELLA VITALE ’86, CEO – North America, Salvatore Ferragamo 6. SABRINA TALBERT ’20, Editorial Assistant, Women’s Health 7. THOMAS J. GIANGRANDE ’18, Human Resources, IKOS Canada 8. MICKAEL PRIESTLEY ’14, Merchandising Manager, Men’s RTW, Gucci 9. GINA MERCATILI ’12, MPS ’16, Visual Production Supervisor–Windows & Special Store Projects, Bloomingdale’s 10. CLARISSA HERNANDEZ ’18, Marketing Technology and Data Manager, Spotify 11. ERICA YOUNG ’06, Vice President, Consumer Marketing & Global CRM, Michael Kors 12. LAUREN GALLO ’09, Senior Director, Head of Creative for Women’s – North America, Nike
“It’s imperative to find the right talent and innovators for our brands. At LIM, students are creatively studying areas such as marketing, e-commerce, inventory control, and planning. These are all necessary skills needed to run a successful retail business.”
JENNIFER FOYLE
President & Executive Creative Director American Eagle and Aerie
IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU KNOW. AND WE EVERYONE.
“I worked in the fashion department at the New York Post and Alexa. I prepared luxury ready-to-wear pieces from brands like Chanel, Bottega Veneta, and Christian Dior, and helped to arrange looks for editorial shoots with talent including Liv Tyler, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, and Machine Gun Kelly ”
KATHERINE MOORE ’21, Global Public Relations Coordinator, Thom Browne
“I first joined Kleinfeld Bridal as a sales intern a position I got through the LIM career fair. Kleinfeld is one of the biggest and best bridal stores in the world, with a huge dress selection and a hit reality TV show, Say Yes to the Dress. After a few months, I became Pnina Tornai’s exclusive intern and was responsible for the visual representation of her in-store boutique. After I graduated, I was offered a full-time position as a headpiece and accessories consultant.”
BRITTANY CASTANIO ’20, Client Sales Planner, Cox Media Group
ALL WHO KNOW. WE KNOW EVERYONE.
“Each internship I had at LIM was pivotal. The most influential internship I had was at Saint Laurent. That was where I really saw myself doing public relations full time.”
MICHAEL MACKO ’20 PR Manager, Alexander McQueen
Welcome to the inside track. Our graduates are the power behind the brands you love. They make million-dollar business decisions, fuel innovation, impact popular culture, and hold positions at some of the world’s most noteworthy companies.
ONLINE LEARNING
In addition to degree programs that are fully online, courses in our on-campus programs are offered in flexible formats, ranging from traditional in-person to hybrid virtual to asynchronous online. So, whether you’re here in midtown Manhattan or thousands of miles away, an LIM education is within your reach.
“When people think of New York City, they’re often intimidated by how big and noisy the city is, but at LIM I found a sense of community— people who are welcoming and appreciate me for me.”
ISA ACOSTA ’26, Fashion Merchandising, Pullman, WA
FOUND STUDY
Just a 10-minute walk from campus, our residence hall boasts a fitness center, rooftop lounge, shared kitchen and dining room, laundry facilities, computer stations, a movie screening area, scooter rental, and bike storage. It’s also across the street from a police station and has round-the-clock front desk security. Lexington Avenue and East 51st Street
FIFTH AVENUE
At the heart of one of the most glamorous retail districts on earth, you’ll find classrooms, offices, and student lounges, as well as our visual, fashion merchandising, fashion design, and photography studios.
545 Fifth Avenue
MAXWELL HALL
Home to more of our classrooms, offices, and all student services: Study Abroad, Academic Advising, Career and Internship Services, Counseling, Student Financial Services, the Registrar, Student Life, and more.
216 East 45th Street
HERE
MAKE IT EVERYWHERE
Manhattan is where the world comes to make deals, run businesses, invest in new ventures, break through, and conquer the future. And in your spare time, you can eat, play, relax, shop, connect, and give back. Center of New York. Center of the world. Center of the universe. This is where opportunity puts in a 24-hour day, every day.
594K
COLLEGE STUDENTS
“Going to college in New York City was important for me because of the number of opportunities all around you.”
IXCHEL GUERRA ’25
Fashion Merchandising Brooklyn, NY
800+
LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY
“Being in Manhattan as a creative individual, I was inspired by everything that was around me. From street art and the latest hot spots to individual style and diversity to innovation in retail, NYC has always fueled my inner artist!”
“I was super nervous to come to such a large city and was worried I’d feel alone. After moving into the residence hall, I found that the Resident Assistants set up community events to push you to meet and develop relationships with fellow students. Attending these, I found a great group of people.”
CLAIRE
Fashion
TALLMAN ’26
Merchandising
Kennesaw, GA
“Being a college student in New York City is a dream come true. We’re surrounded by so much culture and action, so there’s never a dull moment. There are also so many internship opportunities here because of the diverse range of companies that call the city their home.”
DELILAH WARE ’26
The Business of Cannabis Princeton, NJ
“My favorite thing about studying in New York City is that the city is our campus.”
MAHARANI ANIGACZ ’25 Fashion Marketing Queens, NY
“New York City is the fashion capital of the world. It doesn’t get any better than that.”
SOHL GARIBALDO ’24 Visual Studies Lake Elsinore, CA
ACROSS THE 5 BOROUGHS
GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED FOR THE CAREER YOU DREAM ABOUT.
LEARN AT THE SPEED OF BUSINESS
Whether you’re learning on campus, online, or through a hybrid format, our degree programs have been created with the exibility of the modern working world in mind. What better way to prepare for the industry you’re about to enter?
“Online learning is flexible! I developed strong relationships with faculty. I met some great mentors and friends for life. I participated in some amazing extracurricular programs. LIM is great at creating relationships that lead to more opportunities and experiences."
MARCEL SMITH ’22
Assistant Buyer, Neiman Marcus Group
Fashion Merchandising (online) San Diego, CA
ONE
OF
"THE TOP FASHION SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY"
VOGUE.COM
“There are concepts and formulas that I learned at LIM that I use in my current role today, like visual merchandising, fabric content and names, and retail math.”
LAUREN ESPOSITO ’21
“I loved my New Media classes. Getting a breakdown of writing with real-time feedback was so helpful. I also loved pitching articles to our incredible school magazine, The Lexington Line… I was a Fashion Assistant (intern) for ShopAllison, which was amazing. I got a front-row view of influencer marketing and was able to run their social media account.”
SAMANTHA JAMES ’22
Lead Copywriter, GCNY Marketing
Senior Assistant Buyer, Aqua RTW Bloomingdale's
“The best thing about LIM is how much your professors care about you and how much diversity and inclusion there is at the college.”
IXCHEL GUERRA ’25
Fashion Merchandising, Brooklyn, NY
BS (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
Brand building is storytelling. Craft compelling tales through video, audio, photography, and the written word in every combination to create content that stands out and engages the right audiences.
Fashion Merchandising
AOS (ON CAMPUS)
BBA (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
BPS (ON CAMPUS)
This is where business and fashion meet in the real world, and where you start learning the real hands-on work it takes to build a powerful brand.
Fashion
Merchandising & Management
AAS (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
Learn about the real, behind-the-scenes workings of the fashion business, hands-on and in the company of professionals.
"Fashion Merchandising is the perfect major for anyone who is business-minded but also has a love for fashion.
Whether it’s trend forecasting, sourcing materials, or creating buying plans, our students learn the ins and outs of getting a product from concept into a store."
JOSEPH
JOSEPH
GIAMPIETRO Lecturer, Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
Associate Chair, Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
10 COUNTRIES STUDY ABROAD IN
Broaden your perspective. The fashion and lifestyle industry is built on global connections. Experience them rsthand during a short-term program or an entire semester abroad through our partner programs in:
AUSTRALIA NETHERLANDS
CZECH REPUBLIC SCOTLAND
ENGLAND SPAIN
FRANCE TAIWAN
ITALY VIETNAM
“I always wanted to travel and know more about other cultures. I enjoyed my classes, and it was interesting to view the world through a global lens.”
ANNA GRACE NIMMO ’22
Junior Financial Planning Analyst, Christian Louboutin
Fashion Management & Leadership
BBA (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
Strategy is critical to success for a business of any size, from global conglomerate to garage startup. Become a leader who can overcome challenges and break down barriers.
Fashion Marketing
BBA (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
In uence the in uencers. The data informs and trends align, but it’s the relationships between brands and consumers that matter. Learn to cultivate, communicate, and foster the connections that build loyalty.
“Interning has allowed me to step outside of my shell and open up to discovering the many areas that my marketing degree can lead me to.”
MELISSA POLO ’26 Fashion Marketing Brick, NJ
23 MINORS
Augment your major. Looking to make your degree even more marketable? Consider adding the extra perspective and skills of one of our 23 minors.
THE ARTS: HISTORY AND PERFORMANCE BEAUTY
THE BUSINESS OF CANNABIS*
DIGITAL BUSINESS
DIGITAL DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
ENGLISH
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EVENT PLANNING
FASHION DESIGN FOR BUSINESS
FASHION MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP*
FASHION
MARKETING*
FASHION MEDIA*
FASHION
MERCHANDISING*
FASHION STYLING
GLOBAL STUDIES
INTERIOR AND RESIDENTIAL
CONCEPTS
PHOTO STYLING AND SET DESIGN
RETAIL BUYING AND PLANNING
SOCIETY AND CULTURE
SUSTAINABILITY
VISUAL STUDIES
VISUALS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
*Available for online programs
“So many people have forgotten how to be creative, how to imagine. Visual Studies inspires people to turn that back on. I teach students to let go and use their imaginations again—to know that their voice counts.”
GRAILING KING Senior Lecturer, Visual Studies
“The Business of Cannabis has the potential for both wealth creation and social good. It’s a multi-billion-dollar industry that’s literally getting set up right now. This is a chance to get in on an exploding industry when it’s still in its early stages.”
MICHAEL ZAYTSEV Academic Director, The Business of Cannabis
Visual Studies
BBA (ON CAMPUS)
Image is everything. Develop your visual, creative, and technical skills in the studio. Craft a résumé and portfolio set to stun.
The Business of Cannabis
BBA (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
This rapidly accelerating industry offers tremendous opportunity for growth but is uniquely complex. Build on what's working, learning from people already succeeding in the business.
The Business of Fashion
**
BBA (ON CAMPUS, ONLINE)
If you already have an associate degree or are transferring in with at least 60 credits, this may be a faster and more affordable option for you. Enjoy maximum exibility in keeping the credits you've already earned, regardless of what you majored in.
**Transfer students only
OF OUR CLASS OF 2023 WERE WORKING IN THE BUSINESS OF FASHION AND LIFESTYLE OR CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATING.
“The business of fashion is transforming. Staying current is the most important thing in the industry right now. Employers need people who are smart about what’s happening now and what’s coming.”
“The business of fashion and lifestyle is constantly transforming. Staying current is the most important thing right now. Employers need people who are smart about what's happening now and what's coming.”
The fashion and lifestyle industry is home to thousands of amazing jobs that you can work toward after graduation (and there's more than one way to get started). It all depends on how you see the world and how you want to make your voice heard. These are degrees that give you options—degrees that give you the skills to move across markets and adapt to changing demands. Together, we'll nd a path between a major you'll love and the creative, exciting, and in uential career of your dreams.
*LIM's BBA in The Business of Cannabis launched in Fall 2022. Positions listed on this page are anticipated, not actual, job titles for graduates of that program. Our catalog lists additional disclosures speci c to this program.
