Jumpstart Your Fashion Career This Summer

Step into New York City’s fashion industry this summer and experience what it’s really like to study fashion at a college level.

Through LIM Fashion Academy’s week-long, non-credit courses, you’ll create portfolio-ready projects, explore career paths across the fashion and retail landscape, and learn directly from industry professionals.

From design to styling to merchandising and branding, you can customize your week by choosing the courses that align with your goals. This is your chance to experience fashion in the fashion capital of the world.

Registration closes June 22, 2026.

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Program at a Glance

Dates

Monday, July 13 - Thursday, July 16

Eligibility

Open to current high school students (grades 9-12). Students must be 14-18 years old by the first day of the program.

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Students may register for multiple courses. All eligible bundle discounts will automatically be applied at checkout.

Program Schedule | July 13-16, 2026

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

 

New York City Courses Time  Cost 
Fashion Merchandising, Branding & Marketing  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  $300 
Fashion Design Studio  11:15 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.  $350 
Fashion Styling  3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  $325 

 

Virtual Course Time  Cost 
Fashion Merchandising, Branding & Marketing 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET  $250 

Courses

Fashion Merchandising, Branding & Marketing — New York City

Explore how brands go from concept to consumer. Build a digital mood board, analyze influencers, and discover what makes brands pop. Includes an NYC industry field trip.

Dates: July 13-16 
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 
Cost: $300 

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Fashion Design Studio — New York City

Learn basic sewing and garment construction—no experience needed. Work inside LIM’s Sewing Studio and create an original fashion item from start to finish. Includes fabric shopping.

Dates: July 13-16 
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
Cost: $350 
Extras: 30-minute break + lunch provided Mon and Thur 

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Fashion Styling — New York City

Go behind the scenes of a real styling job. You’ll plan a mini-campaign, pull looks, and style a full photoshoot with a pro photographer, hairstylist, and makeup artist. Industry field trip may be included.

Dates: July 13-16 
Time: 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Cost: $325 

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Fashion Merchandising, Branding & Marketing — Virtual

Similar to the in-person course but adapted for online learners. Create a digital mood board and explore influencer marketing and brand strategy.

Dates: July 13-16 
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Cost: $250

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Learn more about Fashion Academy

Bundle & Save

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

Build Your Week

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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