FIDM Magazine

Groundbreaking Fragrance Museum Now Open at FIDM

SCENT-SATIONAL NEWS FOR FRAGRANCE LOVERS everywhere: The Annette Green Perfume Museum is now open on FIDM's Los Angeles Campus.

For a preview of the collection as well as fascinating historical context on Fragrance and Fashion from the Modernism (1918-1940) and Belle Époque periods through today's truly "Space Age" developments in fragrance creation and production, visit our Online Gallery.

The collection contains over 2,000 bottles as well as ephemera dating back to the 1800s. The approximately 150 items on display will rotate every six months. The exhibit is free and not-to-be-missed! Visit the FIDM Museum & Galleries online for details. --Kim

Study Abroad with FIDM

GLOBAL TRAVEL is just one of the many glamorous and exciting perks for a number of our Alumni with careers in the Fashion and Design industries. But FIDM Students don't have to wait until after graduation to start seeing the world. Our yearly Study Tours take them to places like New York City, Rome, Paris, London, and Milan.

Accompanied by FIDM Instructors and Administrators, they meet with top industry professionals, go behind-the-scenes to tour important companies, and immerse themselves in incredibly inspiring architecture, fashion, and art for a uniquely unforgettable experience! --Kim

Find out more about FIDM's Study Tours.

Crime Chic: FIDM Grad Designs Costumes for CSI

FIDM Alumna Eileen Cox Baker has been the Costume Designer on the hit CBS show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation for more than 160 episodes! “The pace is really quick,” Eileen says of the award-winning show. “Every five days there’s a new script on my desk and sometimes I can hardly keep who’s murdering who straight.”

Because of the nature of the CSI, Eileen and her costume department often needs six to eight outfits for each character. “I need one dead, one clean, and some in between,” Eileen says with a laugh. She collaborates with the director on various looks and ideas and then has her team get the actors’ sizes, shops and then conducts fittings.

Find out more about FIDM's Film & TV Costume Design Program.

Michelle Trachtenberg Wears Monique Lhuillier to NYC Ballet Opening

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg (pictured at left, with Anna Paquin) was luminous in this tiered gown by FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier at the New York City Ballet Spring Gala and world-premier of Romeo + Juliet. "I felt like a New York Juliet hailing a cab in this dress," Michelle told WWD.  --Kim

More Info:
* 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)

FIDM Grad Owns Juicy Boutique

FIDM Merchandise Product Development Grad Josette Bowman owns Tangerine Clothing, a boutique and online shop that features a bounty of must-have labels from Chip and Pepper to Ben Sherman and C&C California. Find out more about how this trend-spotter spends her day in our latest Alumni Story! --Kim

FIDM Event: "3 Days of Fashion"

High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Don't miss our wildly popular summer event, "3 Days of Fashion"! Learn about cool careers, meet industry professionals, and take hands-on workshops in everything from Fashion Sketching to Styling a Sitcom Wardrobe. This is an incredible event, so RSVP today!

Event Coverage: Project Runway's Tim Gunn at FIDM

Fashion Authority and Project Runway star Tim Gunn visited the FIDM Museum Shop on our L.A. Campus for a book signing and Q&A. Fellow cast members Nick Verreos (a FIDM Grad and popular FIDM Instructor) and Andrae Gonzalo were on hand as well, along with the book's co-author Kate Moloney.

Order your copy of Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Style and Taste available now through the FIDM Museum's Online Shop.

Bebe ♥'s FIDM

In March we showed you star-studded pix from FIDM Alum David Cardona's recent runway show for hot apparel company Bebe.

But did you know that in addition to David Cardona over 25 FIDM Grads are currently working in all areas, from Design through Production, at Bebe Studio in Century City?

"FIDM is our first resource when we approach staffing needs," says Sally Daliege, Bebe's Senior Studio Development Manager. "We rely on FIDM for its intelligent and creative graduates. They come ready to work and have achieved a level of expertise from their education. We love our partnership with FIDM!"

Just one more great example of the many incredible opportunities available with a degree from FIDM!

Pictured: A cocktail dress from David Cardona's collection for Bebe

FIDM Grad Shows Wylde Side!

We recently caught up with FIDM Alumna Jene Fuchs, who is COO for the luxury lifestyle brand Thomas Wylde, which is carried at stores like Maxfield in L.A., Kate Daniels in Seal Beach and Barney’s in New York. Jene oversees everything from design and product development to sales, production, shipping, customer service, logistics, and even accounting.

After a day of working with the sales team in New York and the design team in Los Angeles, Jene says, "My real job begins at 6pm when I start calling Asia checking on production, product development and shipping. I work with my shipping team in Seoul navigating everything from my Mac computer."

In her current role, Jene makes trips to Korea, China, India, Paris, and New York. "Traveling chic is part of my job," reports the mother of twin girls. "I get to wear amazing clothes everyday from the Thomas Wylde collection and I change my outfits a few times a day."

Could you see yourself running the show like Jene?

Learn more about FIDM's Apparel Manufacturing Program now!