Alorē Niemi
Adjunct Faculty/Lecturer
B.F.A. in Fashion Accessory Design, Minor in Fibers & Textiles; ºÚÁÏרÇø
AlorÄ“ has dedicated her design practice to tackling the nuances of “sustainable” fashion. We are in a climate crisis, and she believes the way to lessen the footprint of fashion is to keep sourcing and production local, use already existing and natural textiles, and honoring every hand along the supply chain.
Professional Experience
Since graduating from the ºÚÁÏרÇø, AlorÄ“ has worked with many brands to help design and produce accessories from Detroit, New York City, to Vancouver and beyond. She is working on establishing her brand, Worst Lady, crafting up-cycled experimental pieces out of her studio in Detroit. AlorÄ“ has a variety of clientele, assisting with technical design, patterning, and hand-making everything from handbags to upholstery. Her teaching journey has just begun, with the ºÚÁÏרÇø, Pensole Lewis College, and teaching a workshop at MOCAD.
Significant Publications, Presentations and Exhibitions
Eugenie Designer Grant Finalist – 2023
“Design Visions” Featured Designer, Detroit Month of Design – 2022
“Graduate Fashion Week” Featured Designer – 2021
“CFDA Fashion Future Graduate” Showcase Nominee – 2021
Third Place Internationally in GFW x Coats Sustainability Competition – 2021
Winning design for Hagopian Rug Design Competition – 2020
“Oculus Opulent: A Wearable Art Show”, ºÚÁÏרÇø – 2019