The LIM Fashion Foundation has welcomed two seasoned professionals — Frances Valentine’s founder and leader Elyce Arons and GQ’s creative director at large Jim Moore to the board of directors.with the late namesake designer and her husband Andy. She played a leading role in the brand’s international growth. More than a decade later, the trio started another venture: Frances Valentine. Both labels built followings for their bright and peppy style.
Moore has spent the bulk of his 40-year career at GQ. He also serves as fashion director for the menswear label Todd Snyder, and first joined forces with the designer in 2016. Since that time, Snyder has established a definitive role in the American menswear business. The company recently held a fashion show, and unveiled a Rockefeller Center outpost.
He noted how LIM College students are from diverse geographical and economic backgrounds, “and can face unique challenges,” and added that if he can “contribute to amplifying their voices and nurturing their creativity,” he is “all in.”