This year, Nicole Miller is celebrating her 20th anniversary as head of the American design elite. Its following is celebrity driven and far-reaching thanks to elegant designs that appeal to a range of customers. Established actresses Kim Cattrall and Jennifer Aniston and up-and-comers like Hillary Duff and Mena Suvari wear and love Nicole Miller designs.
With degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design and the prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris, Nicole Miller has an enviable background in both art and couture. Her clothing is characterized by the duality of her experience; beautifully cut garments are emphasized by beautifully drawn prints.
Mrs. Miller has always operated in a unique and original way. From her first "hip smock dress" in 1982, she has set the pace of her contemporaries, creating inspiring design revolutions. In 1986, she opened her first boutique to better serve her loyal customers, setting in motion a trend for independent designers who want creative freedom from department stores. Ten years later, Miller put actresses on the fall track instead of models. Minnie Driver, Gretchen Mol and Jill Hennessy, among others, made "Fashion Week" history. Shortly after her show, the “actresses as models” trend emerged as movie stars began to replace traditional models, both in print and on the runway.
By cutting her niche in the fashion world, Nicole Miller has become known for her other interests and hobbies. Always a true host, Miller is writing a book on the art of entertainment and the kitchen. She also places an emphasis on charitable giving and raises money for many Manhattan-based and national charities. A proud New Yorker, Miller was heard as one of the "Buckle Up for Safety" voices in the classic New York City icon, the Manhattan taxi cab.
A true American designer, Nicole Miller reinvented the "little black dress" and became known for her whimsical, high-profile prints and scents such as the original Nicole perfume and Nicole Miller perfume. Today, the label has expanded into cosmetics, home furnishings, menswear, eyewear, handbags, outerwear, stockings and tights, children, shoes, sleepwear, and jewelry. The company features thirty freestanding NICOLE MILLER boutiques across the United States, each serving as a showplace for Nicole Miller and the lifestyle she represents. Pioneering the "Mecca of shopping" like Soho in New York City, Miller's boutiques always reflect her vibrant personality and flair for the original, unique and always unpredictable.