FIDM Magazine

FIDM Makes World Trade Magazine's "Fabulous 50" List!

FIDM is featured in World Trade Magazine's special annual "Fabulous 50" issue, alongside the Hershey Company,  Sun Microsystems, and Mozilla's Firefox in a list of "the companies, people, and places who are moving the global trading community forward." The industry magazine writes of FIDM: "...the college is keenly aware of what kinds of courses and experiences graduates need to hit the ground running. At FIDM, they recognize that educating a new generation of fashion students calls for just as much emphasis on global sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chains as strutting your stuff down the runway." The issue hits newsstands in September. --Kim

Style Scoop Q&A: Jessica Krewson

FIDM Graphic Design Program Grad Jessica Krewson (class of 2006) is the Art Director for Yogi Times. The magazine, which just celebrated its 5th anniversary, covers fashion, music, health, and yoga. Jessica is hard at work on Yogi Times' lifestyle and business issues, as well as marketing collateral and prototypes for possible logo re-branding. From advice on going eco-friendly to her dream fashion purchase, Jessica takes a refreshingly zen approach to our latest Style Scoop Q&A. --Kim

FIDM Partners with Disney, AFI & Windsor

Did you know that FIDM has a long list of incredible industry partnerships which include many of the top companies in our key industries? Click on the links below to see how we collaborate with Disney Store North America, AFI, and Windsor (just to name drop a few!) to make sure FIDM Students learn from--and have direct access to--the very best in the businesses! --Kim

Find out how FIDM's International Manufacturing & Product Development Students worked with Disney Store North America to create a line of sleepwear, apparel, and home accessories inspired by the Disney princesses. (article)

Watch this video to see our Film & TV Costume Design Students work with the American Film Institute (AFI) on AFI Master's Thesis films. (video)

Join the FIDM Merchandise Marketing Students' tour of Windsor Fashions, and hear why Windsor President Ike Zekaria thinks FIDM is a great place to learn all aspects of the business. (video)

McDreamy Bride to Wear Monique Lhuillier

Grey's Anatomy star Kate Walsh will be the latest in a long line of celebrity brides who've chosen to don a Monique Lhuillier wedding gown for their big day. Kate has hired wedding-planning company Love Luck and Angels to create the ultimate event, reports People. For more on Monique, click here. --Kim

She Can Do MAGIC!

FIDM Visual Communications Grad and Freelance Fashion Stylist Melinda Tarbell worked with Junior brand Privacy Wear styling their Spring and Summer 2008 advertising photography. Next she'll be headed to MAGIC, the annual Fashion and Apparel Trade Show held annually in Las Vegas, to design and install Privacy Wear's booth windows, merchandise the floor, and coordinate their spring/summer fashion shows! Writes Melinda, ''I am very excited and wanted to pass along the news of how all of my skills learned at FIDM continue to help my career to grow.'' --Kim

New Episode of LIVING THE FIDM LIFE!

In the latest episode of the FIDM reality series, created by and starring FIDM Students, Digital Media Student RJ learns how to take feedback from his client, Graphic Design Program Director Steve Reaves, while Jordan goes on a coffee date with a co-worker. Jordan and RJ also audition FIDM Students vying for the chance to be the next female correspondent for FIDM's Fashion News Network (FNN). Meanwhile, Hideka applies for the 3rd year Advanced Study Program in Fashion Design. Head to our youtube channel to watch earlier episodes. --Kim

Celebrity Catwalk

FIDM Student Elizabeth Benson had ''the experience of a lifetime'' working behind-the-scenes with other FIDM Students as a dresser at last week's Celebrity Catwalk for Charity. The show's producer Jennifer Bartok, meanwhile, wrote in to say ''Thank you very much for making it possible for us to have a smooth show,'' adding, ''I think the students had a positive experience and they were invaluable!'' This year's show benefited animal rescue organizations. Pictured above: Kim Kardashian, Michele Bohbot, and Aubrey O'Day  --Kim

Lauren Conrad Makes Her "Mark"

FIDM Merchandise Product Development major and The Hills star Lauren Conrad made the cover of the Los Angeles Times' Image section yesterday.

Her challenge: to put together a fabulous outfit from the Fashion District's Santee Alley for $100.

(The Alley, a local bargain mecca, is just blocks from FIDM's L.A. campus.)

Clever Lauren was able to put together TWO outfits! Read how she did it.

If you didn't already know, Lauren's been signed as the first spokesperson for Avon's youth-oriented Mark line of cosmetics, and her own line of clothing will launch at LaurenConrad.com September 15th before hitting stores.

SF Chronicle Spotlights Lisa Hunter

The San Francisco Chronicle has a great profile on FIDM Grad Lisa Hunter, who will be showing her line Vian Hunter on the runway at San Francisco Fashion Week. An excerpt:

"After working in various other fields, including photography, publishing, and retail in department stores and boutiques, Hunter finally decided to go to fashion school - a dream she's had since she was in her teens. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in San Francisco in 2004."

Read our Style Scoop Q&A with Lisa here. --Kim

 

More Grads Showing at SF Fashion Week

In addition to the FIDM Grads highlighted in my previous post, the following Alumni will also be featured at San Francisco Fashion Week: Carol Chen has a gown in the Emerging Stars show on opening night, this Thursday at 8pm. Jeremy Parr will be showing his menswear line The Business of Madness Friday, August 24 at 9pm. Verries & Sako (FIDM Grads Stephanie Verries and Kimmie Sako) are showing product at the SF Fashion Week Boutique. Visit the San Francisco Fashion Week Blog for more info on the event. Watch this space for coverage of the FIDM Grad shows. --Kim