While doing market research for a denim design project, Fashion Design students from FIDM's San Francisco Campus met Project Runway's Ricky Lizalde at Levi's flagship store in the city. Project Runway fans (aren't we all?) know that Ricky won the Levi's 501 challenge last season. "Ricky shared his design inspirations and insights with the students," says FIDM San Francisco's Fashion Design Department Coordinator Janice Paredes. --Kim
Kimora Lee Simmons and Dorothea Bon Jovi both wore gowns designed by renowned FIDM Grad Kevan Hall to last night's Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The two dresses are from Kevan Hall's Spring 2008 Africa: A Safari collection. --Kim
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The Los Angeles boutique Crème is looking for student designers. "We are moving lots of merchandise out and we want to fill our racks with student lines," explains Crème's Rose Sarabia, a student on FIDM's Los Angeles campus. "Like myself, I know there are many students working on their own lines and brands. We want to offer space for students to display and sell their work on consignment." Crème has two stores, one in the Beverly Center and another in Beverly Hills. For more info, visit their myspace page or their website. You can also call 310.273.8001 or email shopcreme@aol.com--Kim
Interior Designer Lindsey Dann has announced the launch of her new company, Lindsey Dann, LLC. While studying Interior Design at FIDM, Lindsey interned for Kelly Wearstler, one of the top names in the Interior Design industry.
Lindsey recently designed the Hollywood Hills home of actress Eliza Dushku who says "I loved working with Lindsey. She brought insights and creativity to everything she touched." She continues, "Lindsey really understood the importance of turning my house from an old cottage bungalow into a chic transitional and eclectic gem."
Lindsey has also worked on many hotel properties across the country while employed by the Zebrowski Design Group. Visit the official Lindsey Dann site for details and to see photos. Click here for more info on FIDM's Interior Design program. --Kim
Actress Michelle Monoghan wore this gorgeous gown by FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier at the premiere of her new movie Made of Honor. HollyScoop gives Michelle an A+ for her "stunning" red-carpet look.
Visit FIDM's Video Gallery to watch "Here Comes the Bride," highlights from FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier's exciting career. For more news on Monique, including celeb and runway photos, click here. --Kim
FIDM Industry Partners, including Gap, Old Navy, Levi Strauss, Dockers, The North Face, Gymboree, and VF Outdoors, attended FIDM San Francisco's third annual Portfolio Day event. On display were over 40 portfolios from FIDM Students in Fashion Design, Product Development, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, and Interior Design programs.
"Over 130 resumes were distributed to the industry for full-time paid positions and full-time paid internships," said FIDM San Francisco's Director of Career Development, Ray Garcia. "Several companies have already contacted graduates to set-up interviews!" --Kim
What did the industry have to say?
"This group of students gives everyone else that's graduating in the bay area right now a run for their money."
Tarina Stasi, Director of Fashion & Retail, 24 Seven Recruiting
“I am impressed with the level of detail your graduates implement into their work”
Sloan, Interior Designer, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates
“Wow, the work your students deliver is very impressive, and I cannot believe this comes out of a two year program”
Jean Durant, Director of Visual Merchandising & Marketing, Gap Outlet
“The students' work looked amazing, really great.”
Jennifer Cano, Business Development Manager, 24 Seven Recruiting
“I was impressed with the portfolios I saw. I am looking forward to the opportunity to interview them for my assistant designer position.”
Lia Heath, Senior Designer, Snowsports, The North Face
“It is wonderful to see all of this great talent, in such an exciting location; I am excited to have these graduates as our summer interns”
David Fox, Vice President, Kids Design, Old Navy
“The talent your graduates have is amazing, how can we get then into our company as interns, before the rest of the industry get’s their hands on them.
Stacey Rubin, Recruiter, The Gymboree Corporation
“It is amazing to see the diverse and creative work your graduates produce, we are fortunate to have the partnership with FIDM”
David Ard, Senior Creative Recruiter, Gap Inc.
Halina Siwolop he Set Decorator for ABC's romantic comedy series Pushing Daisies. The FIDM Grad is also working on the feature film Hanging Out, Hooking Up, Falling In Love, starring Carrie Ann Moss, Janeane Garofalo, and Jenna Elfman. For specialized study in Set Decoration and other related skills, students turn to FIDM's Advanced Study Program in Visual Communications. --Kim
FIDM Fashion Design Grad Holly Morgan is featured in Wednesday's edition of WWD. The co-founder of XOXO now has her own contemporary fashion company, Holly Morgan
Designs. Get the story here. --Kim
Designs by FIDM Students are on display in the windows of high-end department store Barneys in San Francisco. The designs will be auctioned off at the April 26 Discarded for Divine event which will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Visit the official Discarded to Divine site for more information or to purchase tickets. The designs pictured are by (from left to right) FIDM Students
Rebecca Howard, Marlowe Bassett and Anne Sheldon-Duplaix. --Kim
