THIS SUMMER, STEP RIGHT INTO NEW YORK CITY’S UNPARALELLED FASHION SCENE. Open to high school students who are rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors, LIM College’s Fashion Academy is a great opportunity for students* to get a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced business of fashion and complete high-quality projects. Taught by fashion industry veterans, our pre-college courses give you hands-on experience in and beyond the classroom—all in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The best part? You’ll end the summer with a head start on your college career, first-hand fashion experience in NYC, and a bunch of new friends.
*Students must be 14-18 years old as of the start of the program.
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THE LIM COLLEGE
FASHION ACADEMY
SUMMER PROGRAM IN THE BUSINESS OF FASHION IN NEW YORK CITY
Summer 2027 Dates and Details Classes are held Monday through Thursday, during the weeks of July 12 and July 19.
Fashion Merchandising, Marketing & Branding
Fashion Design Studio
JULY 12 - 15, 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. Explore how brands go from concept to consumer. Build a digital mood board, analyze influencers, and learn what makes brands pop!
Spend the week learning the basics of sewing and creating a fashion product. (No prior design or sewing skills needed.) This course includes a fabric shopping trip!
$325
$350
Fashion Styling
Creative Direction & Trend Forecasting
JULY 12 - 15, 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. Working with a celebrity stylist, you’ll plan a fashion campaign, pull looks, and style a live photoshoot with a professional model and creative team. $375
JULY 19 - 22, 9 A.M. - 12 P.M.
JULY 19 - 22, 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. Visit a forecasting company and discover how creative directors shape the overall visual style and vision for fashion brands or personal clients. $325
ELIGIBILITY Open to current high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Students must be 14-18 years old as of the first day of the program.
HOUSING Fashion Academy is a day program, so housing is not provided. But we can help you explore nearby options.
MEALS Lunch is provided Mon–Thurs from 12:00–1:00 p.m., featuring different industry guest speakers.
A PATH TO LIM 25–30% of Fashion Academy students go on to enroll at LIM College.
“ I was on the fence about colleges, but going through this program solidified my decision. All the professors were kind and experienced. The workshops made me feel like I have a head start for college.” NICOLE GUNDERSON Jacksonville, NC
“ The Tommy Hilfiger field trip was exciting. Being able to hear about showroom planning, seasonal strategies, pricing amongst retailers, and more gave me a real look into the industry.” JADA MARTINEZ Fair Lawn, NJ
“ This was such an amazing experience for me. It helped me discover different areas of the fashion world and opened my eyes to new things. I met so many great people and loved every minute of it.” PAIGE LOVELL Overland Park, KS
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Name a brand you love. Chances are, there’s an LIM student or graduate working there right now. For almost 90 years, LIM has been helping students launch dream careers in the business of fashion. How? Through an educational experience that involves incredible internship opportunities, expert faculty with extensive connections, an ideal location in the heart of NYC, and so much more.
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