LIM Graduate is Rihanna’s Creative “Right-Hand”
Jahleel Weaver ('08) is Fenty's deputy creative director.
LIM Fashion Insider: Alexis Simmons
Alexis Simmons is a LIM alumni that graduated in 2016. During her time at LIM, she was the President of BRAG and for her senior Co-op worked at BET Networks in NYC. As of now, she is Manager of Global Product Marketing for Twitter.
To My Freshman Self...
Starting college is a scary time for many students. We ponder what we will experience, what friends—if any—we will make, and what events we will be able to participate in. When I was a senior in high school, I knew New York City is where I belonged, and after attending Accepted Students Day, I became convinced that LIM was the place for me. Below are things that I wish I knew my first semester at LIM College, because of course, everything turned out alright!
Alumni Q&A: Entertainment Event Promotion
"I originally thought I wanted to be a stylist to the stars. My internship experiences led me to switch gears to entertainment."
Alumni Q&A: Allocation Manager at Sam's Club
"My advanced buying and planning course required me to plan an entire season of product for a retailer, exactly like a planner does in real life. Being able to show my plans on interviews allowed me to stand out from other candidates."
Transfer Alumni Q&A: From Fashion to Human Resources
"All the classes I took at LIM helped me both in the fashion and HR realms."
Alumni Entrepreneur Q&A: Skincare Company Founder
"I had grown tired of traditional marketing gimmicks and wanted to make a change that would save customers time and money."
Alumni Q&A: Working for Giorgio Armani
"Interning prepared me to network in the industry, learn first-hand about day-to-day responsibilities, and get a better understanding of what I wanted to do after graduation."
Alumni Q&A: Securing a Full-Time Job Before Graduation
Daniella’s Senior Co-op internship enabled her to secure her first full-time job before she had even graduated. She's now an Assistant Buyer at Tommy Hilfiger.
Alumni Q&A: Maneuvering Toward A Career in E-Commerce
"Through internships, I grew really interested in e-commerce. I liked working with computer systems and saw a big career opportunity."