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LIM FEF holds various in-person and virtual events throughout the year to support our mission.

Type of Events

Seasonal Shopping Events

Give2Get events generally take place during the holiday season and have included Kendra Scott, Ferragamo, Barneys, and Aerie. When you shop, each brand donates a percentage of sales to LIM FEF.

People in the Know Series

Generally held in the fall and spring, this speaker series brings together premier executives and entrepreneurs in the business community. 

Past speakers include:

  • Rosie Mattio: Chief Executive Officer, MATTIO Communications
  • Jen Foyle: President, Executive Creative Director, AE + Aerie
  • Dave Heath: Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bombas
  • Daniella Vitale: CEO of Salvatore Ferragamo and LIM alumna

Fashion Forward Awards

A significant portion of our fundraising comes from the annual Fashion Forward Awards event, typically held in the spring.

Our first annual Fashion Forward Awards event took place in May 2023 where we honored Jen Foyle; President, Executive Creative Director, AE + Aerie and Michele Parsons, Brand Builder/Consultant.

Our second annual Fashion Forward Awards event took place in May 2024.  We honored Elizabeth S. Marcuse, LIM College President Emeritus and Todd Snyder, Founder and CEO of Todd Snyder. Jim Moore from GQ presented the award to Todd Snyder.

These events generally have 100+ guests for a reception where awards are presented, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails are served, and a silent auction is held.

Our 3rd Annual Fashion Forward Awards event will be held in the spring of 2025. Stay tuned for details.

Read about our first annual Fashion Forward Awards Read about our second annual Fashion Forward Awards