Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller is an American fashion brand founded in 1982 by designer Nicole Miller and Bud Konheim. It is known for form-flattering dresses, cocktail dresses and bright prints.
| Founded | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Nicole Miller and Bud Konheim |
| First shop | Madison Avenue, New York, 1986 |
| Known for | Dresses and bold prints |
| Website | nicolemiller.com |
What is Nicole Miller?
Nicole Miller is an American fashion brand founded in 1982 by designer Nicole Miller and business partner Bud Konheim. It is known for form-flattering dresses, cocktail dresses and bright prints and patterns.
History
Konheim, who had hired Miller at dress manufacturer P.J. Walsh, started the company with her in 1982, and the pair remained business partners for decades. The first Nicole Miller shop opened on Madison Avenue in New York in 1986. From the mid-1980s the brand's printed men's neckties became a hit.
Products and positioning
- Dresses and cocktail dresses
- Wedding attire
- Loungewear
- Printed men's neckties
The brand has extended its name through partnerships, including affordable clothing and accessories for J.C. Penney from 2005, a home furnishings collection with Bed Bath & Beyond, a makeup line with Melaleuca and a baby and toddler line with Sesame Street.
Distribution
Nicole Miller has operated around 20 boutiques in major US cities and has been sold through more than 1,200 independent specialty stores, as well as department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom.
Why it matters
Nicole Miller is an example of an American designer dress label that has combined its own boutiques and wholesale with licensing partnerships to reach shoppers at several price points.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Nicole Miller?
The brand was founded in 1982 by designer Nicole Miller and her business partner Bud Konheim.
What is Nicole Miller known for?
Nicole Miller is known for form-flattering cocktail dresses, bright prints and, since the 1980s, printed men's neckties.