On April 20, Leonard Simpson (shown above with his assistant and FIDM Staff Member Karen Rowley) of internationally known fashion production company Fashion Forward paid a visit to FIDM San Diego to speak to students about his company, how he got to be where he is, and motivate students to continue creating. Leonard has appeared on E!, VH1, and Entertainment Tonight and has appeared live from the red carpets of the Oscars, Golden Globes, and Emmys.

