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FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier Featured in WWD

In today's issue of WWD: "Monique Lhuillier, like many of her designing counterparts, is on her way to building a luxury lifestyle brand, and plans to introduce handbags, home furnishings and fine china with Royal Doulton."
("Monique Lhuillier Adds New Categories," WWD, Subscription Required)

FIDM Grads Win Prestigious Design Awards

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg presented FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier with the Wells Fargo Century Fashion Achievement Award at the 2006 L.A. Fashion Awards. Monique has designed gowns for many of Hollywood's most well-known celebrities, including Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears.  Her designs have been featured in W, In Style, Modern Bride, and Elle.

FIDM Grad David Cardona took home the Marketing Excellence Award, presented by Ron Herman.

FIDM Grad and FIDM Instructor Nick Verreos of Bravo's Project Runway: Season 2 and the fashion line Nikolaki, was among the notable presenters at the award show.

Award nominees included FIDM Grad Corinne Grassini.

* Find out more about the 2006 L.A. Fashion Awards.(Article)

* Visit FIDM's Video Gallery to watch "Here Comes the Bride"  for some highlights from Monique's exciting career. (Video)

* Read Monique's bio in Alumni In Focus. (Article)

* Read David Cardona's bio in Alumni In Focus. (Article)

* Read about Nick Verreos and other FIDM Grads from Project Runway: Season 2. (Article)

Image: A dress from Monique Lhuillier's Fall 2006 collection

Runway Report: Kevan Hall @ Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

FIDM Grad and Fashion Week favorite Kevan Hall closed out Fashion Week with a stunning show that had stars like Virginia Madsen and Joely Fisher sitting front row. Hall used a palette of white, platinum, and black, with pops of orange, yellow, and amethyst throughout the 44-piece collection, which drew a standing ovation from the crowd. --Victoria Namkung

One-of-a-Kind Collection Inspires Exclusive Scent

Fashion Makes Scents, the premiere exhibition in the new Annette Green Perfume Museum opened on October 17th and continues through December 2nd, 2006. 

To celebrate the opening of the Annette Green Perfume Collection, FIDM Museum & Galleries created Musée Femme, the limited-edition fragrance pictured at left.

A romantic eau de parfum, Musée Femme, captures the spirit of a fresh, floral bouquet. With top notes of tangy mandarin and ivy leaves, it is softened by champaca flowers, hearts of rare orchids, roses and violets. Its base is enriched with hints of damascus plum, wood, and blackberry musk.

150 numbered bottles priced at $50 each are available at the FIDM Museum Shop and online while supplies last. 

See Fragrance and  Fashion featured together! Visit  FIDM Museum & Galleries for details.

Runway Report: FIDM Alumni @ Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Chan Luu
Fashion designer and FIDM Alum Chan Luu wowed a packed house on Wednesday when she debuted her Spring 2007 line at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios (Los Angeles).  The collection, done completely in neutral shades, was fresh and uncomplicated, featuring lady-like frocks with full, graceful silhouettes. --Angel Teems

Alan del Rosario
Bold colors and sexy silhouettes featured strongly in Alan del Rosario’s Spring 2007 runway collection for women, while his sleek line of menswear favored black leather vests and vests. A full-length plaid gown and a bright bouquet of full-skirts in magenta, tangerine, sky blue, and green were standouts. --Kim Askew

Jacqueline Lavaun for Thrive
Fern Mallis (7th on Sixth executive director), singer Morganne Picard, and actress Jennifer Morrison (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) were just three of the fashion notables on hand for the Thrive runway show. Jacqueline Lavaun, owner and creative director of the line, delivered bold, edgy separates with a touch of romantic rebellion. --Kim A.

Images: 1, 2: Chan Luu, 3, 4: Alan del Rosario, 4, 5: Thrive

(Also posted on FIDM's Style Scoop blog.)

FIDM Grad Adds Glamour to Equestrian Estate

FIDM Grad Natalie Addis' company Distinctive Design is featured in the latest issue of the glossy Westlake Magazine. Pictured at left is a home whose interior was designed by her company at Equestrian Estates, located in  Hidden Hills, California. ("Equestrian Estate Paired with Modern Glamour")

Find out more about FIDM's Interior Design Major. Visit Distinctive Design Company online.