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The Boston Globe reports that FIDM Interior Design Grad Jill Golberg opened her second Hudson store filled with stylish new and vintage furniture in Wellesley, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. --Kim
In a unique collaboration with Full Circle Consulting Group, FIDM Interior Design Advanced Study Program Students Jessica Comingore and Julianna Duarte are designing two of the luxury units in the incredibly cool Roosevelt Lofts in Downtown Los Angeles. In the first of a series of interviews on the project, we'll chat with Jessica and Julianna to find out how they received this amazing opportunity and get a sneak peek at their plans for the lofts! --Kim
FIDM Magazine: How did you end up working on the Roosevelt Lofts project?
Julianna: It was given to us by our advisor, Dina Morgan... She saw how dedicated we were as students and how she believed we could tackle this project full force.
Jessica: It was a no brainer for me, both as an amazing portfolio piece and the opportunity of a lifetime.
FIDM Magazine: What is your vision for the loft you are designing?
Julianna: I have chosen darker hues to further incorporate the natural elements that can be seen beyond the large open windows. In keeping with the relaxing feel of the waterfall feature, I have chosen a leaf pattern fabric for the drapery that will tie to the wallpaper and maintain a thread of continuity throughout the space.
Jessica: I am approaching my design with a bold and eclectic vision, with elements rooted in traditional design but taken into a more contemporary setting to coincide with the more modern architecture of the space. I want the loft to be universal to any occupant; male, female, single or married, and create a sense of comfort and escape from the hectic city life.
FIDM Fashion Design
Students Mary and Leah met on the way to a pattern class and ended up founding Fabulous, Inc. Now they've graduated and their blog and webisodes, which detail their adventures as financially-challenged fashionistas, are a big hit among trendsetters. Read about Mary and Leah in FIDM Student Stories and visit Fabulous On A Budget for more fabulous details! --Kim
Freelance Graphic Designer and FIDM Instructor Cameron Tiede, well-known for his hugely popular line of hip collectible vinyl toys, will be showing two pieces at the "Everything but the Kitschen Sink" group show March 7-30. Find out more about Cameron Tiede in Faculty Stories. (Pictured: Thermal Hullabaloo by Cameron Tiede)--Kim
Here are the first available runway pix from last weekend's fabulous FIDM Debut 2008 Fashion Show! Each year, the Debut show features designs by our Graduating Students in the Fashion Design and Theatre Costume Design
Advanced Study Programs, plus work from our Interior Design, Textile Design, and Digital Media Students. There are special preview Fashion Shows for
High School Students and Instructors and a Gala Event for Industry
Members.
The Advanced Study Fashion Design Students create and show an entire fashion line on the runway! Stay tuned for full runway coverage of Debut 2008 and the exclusive Debut Pre-Party! --Kim
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FIDM Fashion Design Grad
Dinesh Chandrasena designed the sparkling gowns worn by Miss California and the new Miss America, Michigan's Kristen Haglund, in the latest Miss America pageant. He dressed Dame Julie Andrews in The Princess Diaries and Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality and he's designed gowns for Halle Berry and Cindy Crawford. Dinesh, a featured designer in FIDM's Annual Debut Fashion Show in his graduating year ('96), has been designing for Los Angeles-based company Claire's Collection
since 1997.
Read on to find out about what inspires this busy designer and get
details on his typical workday! --Kim
Politicians, friends, and stylish pet-loving urban dwellers joined FIDM Graphic Design Grad Janene Zakrajsek for the grand opening of her highly-anticipated new pet boutique, Pussy & Pooch. Located in Downtown Los Angeles, Pussy & Pooch is a high concept pet store featuring a Paw Bar, Bathhouse, and boutique filled with products for the discriminating pet. FIDM Interior Design Grad Tracy Beckmann is responsible for the store's ultra-fab decor. For more on Pussy & Pooch, which has been featured in Angeleno, 944, Pet Style News, and Pet Business magazines, visit the official website. --Kim
FIDM Grad Kevan Hall was hand-picked to design the gown Oscar Nominee Ruby Dee ("American Gangster") wore to the 80th Academy Awards ceremony. “I’m so happy I met Kevan,” Ms. Dee told The New York Times. “I
understand the work and thought that goes into making a dress. It’s as
if you are writing a poem.” Read the rest of the NYT article here. Find out more about Kevan Hall's career at FIDM.edu. --Kim
