FIDM Magazine

Here Comes the Monique Lhuillier Barbie Doll Bride

A gorgeous Monique Lhuillier limited-edition Barbie is available on Amazon for $139. The Lhuillier designed doll is part of Barbie's Designer Collection.

Felicity Huffman Wears Monique Lhuillier to Longoria Wedding

"Felicity Huffman looked cool in a gold and white leaf printed Monique Lhuillier chiffon gown as she raced to her "Desperate Housewives" co-star Eva Longoria and Tony Parker's very pricey Paris wedding," reports The Envelope.

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)

FIDM Students Intern at Trendy L.A. Boutique

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! 

“Retail display windows are works of art designed to tell a story and capture the interest of the customer,” explains Visual Designer Nancy Kline, who also shows interns how to find and make props, budget for displays, and work with store personnel. Find out more about this exciting collaboration here. --Kim

Style Scoop Q&A: Footwear Designer Beth Macias

FIDM Fashion Design Student Beth Macias is busy doing more than homework this quarter. She was just awarded the Grand Prize in Steve Madden's Art + Sole Shoe Design Contest and her winning design will be featured in Steve's new fall line! From a beloved cult film to her dream fashion purchase, get the scoop on Beth's favorites in FashionClub's latest Q&A. --Kim

FIDM Fashion Design Student Beth Macias is busy doing more than homework this quarter. She was just awarded the Grand Prize in Steve Madden's Art + Sole Shoe Design Contest and her winning design will be featured in Steve's new fall line! From a beloved cult film to her dream fashion purchase, get the scoop on Beth's favorites in FashionClub's latest Q&A. --Kim

FIDM Student Wins Grand Prize in Steve Madden Shoe Design Contest

FIDM Student Beth Macias is the Grand Prize Winner of Steve Madden's Art+Sole Shoe Design Contest! Beth's ultra-cute flat, pictured above, will be featured in Steve's new fall line. When asked about FIDM's impact on her big win, she revealed, "I think the time spent putting everything (seriously EVERYTHING) into your designs gives you a certain confidence about what you're creating and I don't know that I really had that before. You're not going to spend an entire Sunday locked up in your room finishing a collection on Illustrator just to feel so-so about your designs. It's kind of all or nothing." Well, Beth's hard work certainly paid off and we can't wait to see what this footwear aficionado will design next!

FIDM Grad Irene (Yi Ning) Hsu also received special recognition from Steve for her funky and fabulous boot design. Read all about it here. --Kim

FIDM Grad Suzy Magnin Costumes For Television

FIDM Grad Suzy Magnin is a certified Industry Insider. After getting degrees in Fashion Design and Film & TV Costume Design from FIDM, she began working on films like War of the Worlds. The dedicated grad spent two years working on the Gilmore Girls and is currently costuming So You Think You Can Dance. Find out more about her career, where this fashion pro shops, and what she considers the ultimate fashion accessory in the latest Fashion Club Daily Interview.

FIDM Grad Piercing the Jean Market!

One of the hot, new premium denim labels, Pierce Jeans, is owned by FIDM Apparel Manufacturing graduate David Hwang. In addition to creating wide legs, high-waisted jeans, skinny greys and adorable dark washed shorts, Pierce is giving back by donating a significant portion of their proceeds to children's charities! Using the finest denim and a body sculpting system that accentuates a woman’s shape in the waist and bottom, Pierce Jeans features different washes that highlight the depth of color -- no wonder Eva Longoria and Teri Hatcher are fans!

Buy Pierce Jeans online at Couture Candy!

Fashion Club Daily Q&A: Jenna Daunais Works for Bling Diva Tarina Tarantino

Recent FIDM Merchandise Marketing Grad Jenna Daunais just snared a job working for the fuschia-haired Queen of Bling, Tarina Tarantino.

Tarina's sparkly eye-candy is a favorite of celebs and stylists--for instance, indie princess Avril Lavigne loves this Punk Rock Tiara. Jenna shares about her favorite designers and ultimate shopping destination in the latest Fashion Club Daily interview.

FIDM Student and Grad Among 5 Finalists in Steve Madden Design Contest

Last week we shared the news that FIDM Footwear Design Grad Irene Hsu is one of the finalists in Steve Madden's Art+Sole Competition. Turns out that FIDM Student Beth Macias is also among the five finalists chosen by Steve himself! The winning design will be featured in Steve Madden's fall line. Check out Beth's design and vote today! --Kim