FIDM Grad Christian Arkins Is Creative Director for William & Augusta

FIDM Apparel Manufacturing Management Program Grad Christian Arkins is now the Creative Director and Brand President for William & Augusta, a new collection of women's wear that seeks to bring back "investment dressing." Be sure to check out William & Augusta's website for more info because the current theme pays homage to classic screen icons like Lauren Bacall, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, and Veronica Lake.

Christian describes the line to Mae West in a playful imaginary interview, revealing "It's like old world glamour meets modern sophisticate--a little playful, allotta' sassy and classic." Christian, formerly Creative Director at Original Penguin, is based in NYC and runs the brand out of his Williamsburg loft. Head to our Style Scoop  Q&A archive for an interview with Christian. --Kim