Introducing AIMO

Whether you have an interest in interiors or have a passion for fashion, the Apparel and Interior Merchandising Organization can bring you closer to your career. A.I.M.O’s mission is to generate enthusiasm for Merchandising majors and broaden the knowledge of all career choices that we are able to pursue.

In the fall, A.I.M.O members have an opportunity to take a trip to AmericasMart in Atlanta. AmericasMart is where vendors from all over come to see what new trends are arriving and buy merchandise from showrooms to place their stores for the next season. A.I.M.O gets to be front and center to what it’s like to be a fashion buyer and merchandiser for a company. The trip is a great networking opportunity and a chance to see what merchandising means in the apparel and interiors industry.

Our annual spring fashion show is A.I.M.O’s largest production and fundraiser where ECU textile and metals students are featured along with local boutiques. Members have the opportunity to network with local business owners, decorate amazing facilities, style models or even model themselves! It is a great learning experience as well as a chance to get a taste of the fast-pace fashion and interiors industry that comes from planning and executing a professional fashion show.

This year, A.I.M.O will be introducing a new website called Style A Pirate where Pirates can stay up-to-date on the latest campus trends and events. You’ll find A.I.M.O updates and a “campus spotted” section where you could be “spotted” in your fashionable attire, setting the trends on campus. There will also be features on shops and vendors in Greenville you may not have heard of.

A.I.M.O meets every other Monday. For more information, you can check out A.I.M.O on OrgSync or contact the organization advisor Erin Parrish at parrishe@ecu.edu.