Lila Nikole Rivera
Owner/Head Designer
Lila Nikole Collection formerly A Swimwear
Associate of Science in Fashion Design, 2004
Lila Nikole Rivera, a 2004 graduate with an associate degree in Fashion Design, is owner and head designer of Lila Nikole Collection formerly A Swimwear. LNC is a high end, couture swimwear line and carrying all types of swimsuits and her impressive client list includes Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Benzino. Lila’s work has been featured on BET television’s “Rip The Runway” ("a dream come true to organize a fashion show on the world's largest stage --national TV!"). She has also been featured in newspapers and magazines. Read more on her website www.LILANIKOLE.com.
Lila is originally from Queens, NY, but lived in Florida for 10 years prior to
enrolling in The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. “Working hand and hand with the instructors on the fashion shows and special events are most memorable to me. They have been a great influence on my career and I still keep in touch with events that the school participates in.” She attributes her education with much of her success and says, “I use skills that I attained at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in every aspect of my company. I use all of the designing and marketing knowledge that I learned in my business, each day.”
Her list of achievements includes The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Leadership Award, graduating Magna Cum Laude; Best Swimwear and Urban Wear Portfolio; and Outstanding Recognition from PFPMA (Professional Football Players Mothers Association). She organized a fashion show for the NFL player’s mothers and special guest will Smith. Her advice to students is, “Your vision only becomes clear when you look inside. One who looks outside dreams but one who looks inside awakens. Follow your dreams… believe in yourself and you can be as successful as you want to be.”
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