Nicole Miller

A line of conversational print ties for men in the 1990s was one of Miller’s best-selling novelty collections. Begun with a ticket printed on a silk tie and sold in a theater gift shop, they were a runaway hit. Stores barely able to keep them on the shelves at the peak of popularity included Barneys New York, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

In August 1999, Nicole Miller entered into a partnership with the Cosmetics firm Metaleuca, and now offers a full line of skincare products.

The core Nicole Miller Collection has expanded to include outerwear, ties, bridalwear, golfwear, accessories, cosmetics and a Bed Bath and Beyond home line. In October 2003, Miller launched a sportswear line, millergirl, and in Spring 2005, Nicole Miller Signature, an "upscale red carpet" collection. Today, the Nicole Miller lines are sold in thirty Nicole Miller Boutiques and upscale retailers.

In 2005 Miller accepted an offer from JCPenney to design an affordable collection under the nicole by Nicole Miller label. The line is one of the earliest examples of a runway designer working with a mass retailer – and notable for its ongoing success.

In an era when many designers work for large corporations, Nicole Miller maintains her independence. She owns her company with Konheim and the firm’s 150 employees. They are one of the few independent fashion design studios operating in New York City today.

A total of 15 Nicole Miller freestanding stores are located in major cities around the United States. Nicole Miller signature, collection and studio apparel and accessories are also available on www.nicolemiller.com, at 1.200 fine specialty stores worldwide and Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Bloomingdales.