Fashion quality that is ageless and everyday

New York, NY:   Go behind the scenes of Nicole Miller, a fashion house on Seventh Avenue to meet the founders, Nicole Miller and Bud Konheim.   It's a stroke of genius for these times, but the reasons go far beyond patriotism. For Nicole Miller, it's all rooted in the fabric of the American entrepreneurial dream: pride of idea, of process, and of execution.

We Americans are uniquely driven by the pursuit of happiness, and Nicole Miller makes sure the chase is fun. From her selection of inspired seasonal colors to "ageless" designs, her creations epitomize our need for personal expression and individuality. The Konheim/Miller creed is that her clothing is designed to 'make somebody happy,' and her innovative creations move us beyond wearing mere clothing to wearing fashion.

Aesthetics matter, and what the wearer beholds as beauty, translates into a feeling of happiness and a sense of real value for the price. And as Nicole Miller's success attests, woven into those feelings are the threads of satisfied customers and repeat business.

Nicole, Bud, and their spirited team have their hand on the pulse of women. While they earn a living helping women feel happy, they work for no money on causes important to women.   More...

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