Nicole, a native Parisian ranked amongst the most powerful and influential figures in fashion, has brought a global perspective to America's department stores. Renowned for her appreciation of the integrity of design, industry experts say that Nicole has a real eye for scouting talent and has championed designers such as Chloe, Christian Lacroix, Thierry Mugler, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Alexander McQueen, Alber Albez, Jeremy Scott, to name a few.

As a former Creative Director, Global Forecaster, and Visual Storyteller for Saks, Ferragamo, and Macy's, Nicole continues to consult worldwide and serves on the board of Fashion Group International. She is based in New York and Paris.