Jumpstart Your Fashion Career This Summer

Open to high school students, LIM Fashion Academy gives you a firsthand look at what it’s like to study and work in the fashion industry in New York City.

Through non-credit courses taught by fashion industry experts, you’ll create portfolio-ready projects, explore career paths, connect with brands and businesses, and gain experience both in and outside the classroom.

From design and styling to merchandising and branding, you can customize your week by choosing the courses that match your interests—and get a head start on your college and career journey in the fashion capital of the world. 

Fashion Academy 2026 is now closed. Pre-register for Fashion Academy 2027 to be notified as soon as registration opens.

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Program at a Glance

Dates

One-week courses are offered July 12-15 and July 19-22. Students may register for multiple courses.

Eligibility

Open to current high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Students must be 14-18 years old by the first day of the program.

Registration

Registration opens soon! Students may register for multiple courses.

Housing

Fashion Academy is a day program, so student housing is not provided. But our team can help families identify and evaluate nearby housing options. Contact fashionacademy@limcollege.edu for information.

Meals

Lunch is provided Monday–Thursday from 12:00–1:00 p.m., featuring different industry guest speakers as part of our "Fashion at Lunch" series.

Program Cost

Courses range from $325–$375 each. Bundle discounts are automatically applied when you register for multiple courses.

Program Schedule

You may register for as many courses as your schedule allows.

 

Course Dates Time  Cost 
Fashion Merchandising, Marketing & Branding July 12-15, 2027 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  $325 
Fashion Styling  July 12-15, 2027 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $375 
Fashion Design Studio  July 19-22, 2027 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  $350 
Creative Direction & Trend Forecasting  July 19-22, 2027 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $325

Courses

Fashion Merchandising, Marketing & Branding

Are you interested in working for a fashion brand or starting your own? Discover how brands go from concept to consumer. Students will create a digital mood board and explore social media and influencer marketing. 

Dates: July 12-15, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $325  

Faculty and site visit information coming soon! 

Fashion Styling

Working with a celebrity stylist, students will learn all about the behind the scenes of fashion styling. You will brainstorm and plan a fashion campaign, pull looks, and style a live photoshoot with a professional model and creative team.

Dates: July 12-15, 2027
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $350

Faculty and site visit information coming soon!  

Fashion Design Studio

Are you interested in fashion design? Spend the week in the LIM Sewing Studio to learn basic sewing skills while creating a fashion product. Visit a fabric store in the garment district and secure fabrics like they do on Project Runway!

Dates: July 19-22, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $375

Faculty and site visit information coming soon! 

Creative Direction & Trend Forecasting

Experience what it is like to be a creative director for a fashion brand. Through style and trend forecasting, discover how creative directors shape the overall visual style and vision for a fashion brand or personal client, and visit a forecasting company.

Dates: July 19-22, 2027
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $325

Faculty and site visit information coming soon! 

Learn more about Fashion Academy

Bundle & Save

• 2 courses → $25 off 
• 3 courses → $50 off 
• 4 courses → $75 off 
 

Refund Policy

• Withdraw at least 1 week before start → 100% refund minus $25 fee 
• Withdraw less than 1 week before → 50% refund minus $25 fee 
• After classes begin → No refunds 
• If LIM cancels a course → 100% refund 

Students cutting and pasting graphics.

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