Nick Verreos

Nick Verreos is without a doubt one of the most vibrant, outgoing, fancy, extravagant persons to be around. He brings the "life to the party" and makes everyone come along with. I am an avid fan of "Project Runway" and was so excited when I heard he was coming to visit and hang out with us. His dress of a short sleeve button-up shirt did not surprise me, as that was what he wore on the episodes as well. However, being one-on-one was quite the experience. The first words he spoke to me were, "Oh girl, did I just step on your Top-Siders!! I am so sorry!" At this moment I knew I would absolutely love Nick Verreos. His inquisitive nature during the discussion was amazing to all of the students, asking questions we had never ever thought of. Once Benjamin Malkotra started discussing the comparison of how Italy became a part of the "Vogue" world, Nick made sure to comment. He said, [you] "Can't discuss Florence, without discussing fashion." In experiencing this first hand, not only through the Polimoda Fashion Institute, but as well as the day-to-day observation of the culture in Florence, Nick's comment is certainly true.

His influence was not unexpected. The first night after meeting him, all of the students met up at the bridge. Nick made sure to have a dynamic conversation with every single one of the Miami students. He was just as alive as he was upon arrival at the Gould. His warm reception is one that cannot be faked or underrated. When asked, Nick even made sure to give us accurate and enlightening fashion advice. Everyone had a good time with this.

Nick is certainly a person that everyone wants to be around. It is like people feed off of his positive energy. He constantly is upbeat, laughing, and throwing his hands around like he is giving traffic orders. His dress is unique all in its own. He arrived in a button-up and tie and his bright silver shoes. His green leather bag carried everything he would ever need, but most of the time his business partner carried it for him. He would pose for pictures like he was a model. Even his partner made a comment about this while getting some pictures of him in front of the Polimoda Fashion Institute.

Meeting Nick Verreos was such a great experience and a fun time. He is truly a one-of-a-kind person with so much to give. It is crazy to think that someone going through everything that he has is not uptight and boastful. The best part about it, he even gave me his business card! ;)

Ciao,

Molly