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Highlights from the 2021 Fashion and Sustainability Summit
On October 28 and 29, LIM College hosted its annual Fashion and Sustainability Summit in partnership with Fashiondex, held both in-person and online. With speakers from companies such as Saga Furs, Supreme, Everlane, Shinola, Reformation, Tapestry, and more, this event was jam-packed with conversations about and examples of how the fashion industry can be more sustainable.
- November 5, 2021
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Deepa Gurnani Transforms our Favorite Netflix Snack into Luxurious Earrings
On October 18, we had the pleasure of meeting with Jay Lakhani, co-founder and CEO of Deepa Gurnani. Deepa Gurnani is a well-established jewelry brand, creating pieces crafted by artisans in India with designs that trace back several centuries.
- November 4, 2021
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5 Things to Know about Legal Cannabis in New York State
With the recent legalization of adult-use cannabis in New York State, it’s important to know the laws surrounding it. Take a look at our list of 5 important points below (current as of 10/26/21) and be sure to check out the New York State Office of Cannabis Management’s website for more details and updates as they become available.
- November 3, 2021
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Exchange Student Spotlight: Mayke Johannes
An LIM sophomore recently spoke to an alumna of the College’s exchange student program. Among other subjects, they discussed the international student experience at LIM, the importance of seizing opportunity, and the role of supply chain in sustainable fashion.
- October 28, 2021
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Sustainability Task Force Asks, “What Does Sustainability Mean to You?”
On Monday, October 18, I took part in LIM’s semesterly Sustainability Task Force meeting. The meeting was held over Zoom by LIM’s faculty and students.
- October 26, 2021
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DL1961 - A Sustainable Denim Choice
At the Fall 2021 Coterie show, Storytelling for Sustainability student Madeline Abel had the opportunity to sit down for a 30-minute interview with Sandia Sivilli, VP of Sales at the sustainable denim brand DL1961.
- October 19, 2021
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Let’s Talk About Cannabis: Industry Areas and Definitions
Understanding the complexity of the cannabis industry can seem like a daunting task. But we’re here to help!
- October 12, 2021
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2021 Coterie Trade Show
On September 20, I had the opportunity of attending the Coterie Trade Show during New York Market Week with my Fashion Scholar classmates from LIM College.
- October 7, 2021
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“Early Action” Explained
Excited to fast-track becoming part of the LIM community? Here's a quick Q&A about our “Early Action” process for Fall 2022!
- October 6, 2021
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Environmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Philanthropy: A Conversation with Ali Mize of Neiman Marcus
On September 22, LIM College hosted a conversation with Ali Mize, Director of ESG, Belonging, & Corporate Philanthropy at Neiman Marcus to kick off our new Sustainability Speaker Series.
- October 5, 2021