Honoring Mom at 10-Year Mark
Nichole Muex is honoring her late mother Carolyn Lawrence by hosting the Inaugural Common Threads for Cancer Awareness Fashion Show on November 9, 2025, at The Clybourn in Milwaukee. 2025 marks 10 years since Muex’s mother passed away from pancreatic cancer. The ticketed event will feature a fashion show and video of different individuals who have been impacted by cancer.
A hard truth to accept is that cancer doesn’t discriminate, which is why Muex chose the name “common threads”; it’s not only a play on fashion but also a bigger message that we are all impacted by cancer in some way.
“Cancer is a common thread among all of us, despite our background,” said Muex. She added that she hasn’t met a single person who hasn’t been affected by cancer in some capacity.
As a plus-size model, Muex chose fashion as a medium for cancer awareness because her mother was also into fashion and was Muex’s biggest supporter.
On the five-year mark of her mother’s passing, Muex wanted to host a fashion show, but COVID hit. By years seven and eight, Muex had stopped thinking about the event, but she knew she couldn’t let the 10-year mark pass without bringing it to life. She wants to ensure everyone impacted has the support they need.
“Get tested. Get screened. Know your family history. Don’t be afraid,” she said.
Tickets for the Fall event range from $50-$85, with the highest ticket including a VIP experience.
Milwaukee’s Fashion Scene
Muex said it has been around 11-12 years since she started back modeling in Milwaukee. She continues to do it to inspire others.
“It’s the opportunity to show that a person my size and my age, that we can do it too,” said Meux. “We’re all beautiful.”
She’s happy to see representation in Milwaukee’s fashion scene, including more plus-sized models and natural hairstyles.
She gives props to people putting on for Milwaukee’s fashion scene, like Milwaukee Fashion Week Founder Jeff McAlister.
“Milwaukee’s fashion scene needs to be recognized more,” she said.
Muex plans to use her voice to improve the fashion industry while advocating for cancer awareness.
Nyesha Stone founded Carvd N Stone in 2017 to cover positive news while attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Stone has a B.A. in Journalism. She has raised over $30,000 to award grants and scholarships. She has also been featured in ESSENCE and worked with the American Black Film Festival.
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I am so proud of you, Cousin Nichole! I miss Auntie Carolyn so deeply. Thank you for building something our family can honor her through far into the future.