FIDM Magazine

Shop for FIDM Alums' Designs at FIDM's Museum Shop ... Online!

Now you don't have to come to FIDM's L.A. Campus to visit the FIDM Museum Shop and purchase the work of some of FIDM's creative Grads. Some of the shop's products and one-of-a-kind designs are being featured on the Museum Shop website. For instance, here's Katherine Marinaro's GoGoGear Voyage Travel Bag. It's a fabulous and roomy bag made out of rich, luscious leather, with a trolley handle and a padded laptop compartment. Spoil yourself!

Of course, if you do come to visit the Museum Shop in person, you'll find a lot more great stuff created by FIDM Alums and others, and the inventory is constantly changing. --Belissa

FIDM Students Live the Fashionable Life

Students in our Visual Communications Program learn the art of retail display through internships with Lisa Kline Stores, a favorite of Hollywood celebs and stylists. Read all about it here.

The Cosmopolitan Student Alliance is a new networking club created by and for FIDM's international students. Meet the founders and find out how they made it happen!

Have the urge to study in Paris, Milan, or New York? Find out more about our fabulous Study Tours.

Before & After: Kelly Clarkson Wears Monique Lhuillier

Pop singer Kelly Clarkson donned a gown by FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier to show off her great new look at the ASCAP Awards, reports People Magazine.

"Kelly Clarkson tends to show up to red carpets looking either sweetly done-up, as she did at the CMT Giants event last year, or really rocked out. But we’ve never seen Kelly look quite as chic and sophisticated as she did at the ASCAP awards last night! Sporting a sleek and glossy brunette bob, the singer stepped out in a moss green chiffon Monique Lhuillier cocktail dress with a pearl-laden neckline and blinged-out Guiseppe Zanotti stilettos. Even her makeup was flawlessly easy with major lashes highlighting her hazel eyes. Color us impressed"

More Info:
* See previous posts on Monique Lhuillier.
* 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)

Custom-Designed Vespas by FIDM Students: Part 2

The exciting Vespa project continues with this quarter's Graphic Design Students presenting their Custom Vespa Designs to Vespa SF. I've created a special Flickr Photo Collection so you can view all the incredible designs from this quarter!

The History of the Vespa SF Project
Last quarter when the Vespa project launched, Vespa SF loved the designs by FIDM Graphic Design Students so much, they created a special section on their site dedicated to the students' designs. This is now an ongoing project. You can order the gorgeous custom Vespas through the site or by visiting Vespa SF where the designs are also on display and in the store's look-book. Find out more about FIDM's hands-on Graphic Design Program and get the details on the electrifying Fender Guitar project. --Kim

Fashion Event: Jewelry Designer Trunk Show in Santa Monica

Polthakorn Viboonviriyawong is a mouthful, but you can call this Thai-born Visual Communications Grad Joe. And you'll want to, when you see his spectacular hand-made, one-of-a-kind Vilaiwan collection of jewelry designs inspired by flowers and vintage pieces. His work, which is comprised of precious and semi-precious stones, beadwork, and 14 karat gold detailing, has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, In Style, and DailyCandy.com. View his collection at a trunk show on Friday, June 29th from 3-7 p.m. and on Saturday, June 30th from 11 a.m.-6 p.m in Santa Monica.  His art-to-wear is definitely a must-see! Click here for more details on the event.

Fashion Event: Trunk Show this Sunday!

Don't miss this Trunk Show with FIDM Grad Rochelle Rodriguez!

Come and meet Fashion Designer Rochelle Rodriguez and browse through the racks of the hottest new looks from her summer and fall collections.

As seen in these trend-setting boutiques:
Kitson LA
Orange Coast
Rumor
Bill Hallman
Planet Blue

Buy off the rack at WHOLESALE PRICES! Get it before it hits the stores!

Hosted by Erin Cummings

Time: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Date: Sunday, July 1, 2007
Place: 3518 Ellsworth Street Los Angeles , CA 90026 US

Champagne and Hors d’oeuvres served.
RSVP Sales@RochelleRodriguez.com

PLUS Read our Style Scoop Q&A with Rochelle here.

Style Scoop Q&A: Erika Walton

FIDM Student Erika Walton is quite the double agent--When she's not busy earning her Fashion Design degree on FIDM's San Francisco Campus, she's running her burgeoning accessories line Alter Ego Jewelry, which has been featured in Women's Wear Daily and is sold to retailers worldwide. Find out what inspires Erika and get a sneak peek at her fabulous jewelery in our latest Style Scoop interrogation... er, interview. --Kim

FIDM Grad Finalist in Steven Madden Art+Sole Contest

FIDM Footwear Design Grad Irene Hsu is one of the five finalists chosen by Steve for the Steve Madden's Art+Sole Competition . The winning shoe will be in Steve Madden's fall line! Check out Irene's design and vote for your favorite look!  --Kim

FIDM Students Win "Hollywood Reporter" Competition

We're thrilled to announce that FIDM Digital Media Student Meme Ellis was awarded FIRST PLACE in the Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards Student Competition's audiovisual category for her Brokeback Mountain trailer (above). Explains Meme, "I chose Brokeback Mountain because I knew from the start that it would be a complete challenge for me.  The film itself is so beautiful, raw, and subtle." She continues, "It's very gratifying to know that my hard work has been appreciated. The Key Art Awards brings so much opportunity to students like me, and for that, I am so grateful!"   

FIDM Graphic Design Student Melissa Wong, who won SECOND PLACE  in the print category for her Walk the Line movie poster, says of the Key Art Awards, "Being a finalist is such a surreal feeling, especially since the caliber of work from all the schools is so high. I feel fortunate to be a part of a competition that represents student work in a real-life industry of Entertainment and Marketing. It is an honor to be recognized and I'm proud to have represented FIDM in this competition." --Kim

More Info
* Read an article about the awards on the Hollywood Reporter website.
* Watch more movie trailers by FIDM Students. 
* Learn about FIDM's Digital Media and Graphic Design programs.
* Read our earlier post on the Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards Reception.

She's Got Intuition!

FIDM Merchandise Marketing Grad Jill Paget (class of ’02) is spreading the news about one of L.A.’s hottest boutiques, Intuition. The chic shop carries the latest fashions, accessories and jewelry from brands such as J Brand, Kenneth Jay Lane, Sass and Bide and Tart. FIDM alumna Jill Paget is the PR & Marketing Director for the famed store and its cult website ShopIntuition.com, which constantly appears in the pages of US Weekly and InStyle and on television.

She is responsible for garnering editorial and product placement in the media, handling celebrity clientele, marketing for the website and planning monthly trunk shows for the store. "For the first time I have a boss who inspires me everyday," Jill says. "My job allows me the opportunity to be creative and help make the vision of Intuition become a reality."