Lila Nikole Rivera: 2004 Fashion Design Graduate from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Employer: Lila Nikole Collection formerly A Swimwear
Career: Owner/Head Designer
"Follow your dreams. Believe in yourself and you can be as successful as you want to be." — Lila Nikole Rivera
What's Lila doing today?
Lila is owner and head designer of LNC, a high-end, couture swimwear line. Her client list includes Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Benzino. Lila's work has been featured on BET television's "Rip The Runway" as well as in many newspapers and magazines.
Creative inspiration
Lila finds inspiration by looking inside and following her dreams. She's achieved many goals including winning The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Leadership Award, graduating Magna Cum Laude; winning Best Swimwear and Urban Wear Portfolio; and receiving Outstanding Recognition from PFPMA (Professional Football Players Mothers Association). The fashion show she organized for the NFL players' mothers even featured special guest Will Smith.
Getting out there
Lila says of her school experience, "working hand in hand with the instructors at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale on fashion shows and special events was most memorable to me. They have been a great influence on my career and I still keep in touch." She attributes her success to her educational foundation, stating, "I use skills that I attained at school in every aspect of my company. I use all of the designing and marketing knowledge that I learned in my business, each day."
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