FIDM Magazine

Alumna Hazele Samson Featured in Austin American-Statesman

In an article about new designers popping up in Austin, Texas, the Austin American-Statesman features Fashion Design Alumna Hazele Samson, who designs a ready-to-wear collection called People for Fresh:

"Samson, 29, moved to Austin two years ago with her husband, Kyle Ozaki , who transferred here for work. She also brought along her fashion dream, which was made a reality when she found out she'd be involved in Fashion Week. Samson, who lived abroad in Japan for more than a year and travels to the Philippines annually to see family, designed her small line with Austin women in mind, meaning the clothing is mostly made from breathable, lightweight fabrics, which she picked up in downtown Los Angeles."

Read the rest of the article here.

"The Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design" Reviewed on Blog Downtown

Blog Downtown has posted a rave about "The Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design" exhibition at the FIDM Museum & Galleries, which features costumes from shows such as No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, The Tudors, Grey Gardens, Dancing With the Stars, and Project Runway (shown above). You can read the article here.

Two FIDM Grads Featured in Upcoming Bravo Show "Launch My Line"

Two FIDM Graduates will go head-to-head on the upcoming Bravo reality competition show, Launch My Line, hosted by DSquared designers Dean and Dan Caten. In 2008, Thai Nguyen and his partner, Helen Nguyen, opened the showroom and storefront, Thai Nguyen Couture, in Westminster, California. Thai's fellow contestant Julie Kwon, who launched her line Rhys Dwfen in 2006, is also a FIDM Grad. Good luck to both Thai and Julie!

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New Blog by FIDM Fashion Design Student Michelle Smith

We're excited to introduce a new blog written by FIDM Fashion Design Student Michelle Smith. She's an 18-year old who just started her first quarter on the L.A. campus and she has lots to share about what it's like to be a new student at FIDM.  Next up: FIDM Student Adelle Burda who is in her second year of the Knitwear Design Program. Read Michelle's blog.

New Video: The FIDM Reality Show LIVING THE FIDM LIFE

In the latest installment of the reality show created and produced by FIDM Digital Media Students, the team works on the huge-scale production of FIDM's DEBUT Runway Show and Graphic Design Students collaborate with Digital Media Students to create a video for the band Seriously. Head to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://youtube.com/fidmfashionclub.

Nick Verreos Dresses Orbit's Spokesmodel Raquel Jimenez

Orbit and Orbit Mist gum spokesmodel Raquel Jimenez recently attended the 2010 Premios Juventud, the highest-rated awards show in Spanish-language American television that honors young entertainers in music, movies, sports, and television, wearing a Nikolaki dress designed by Nick Verreos.

Looking stunning in a draped, one-shoulder blue number (featuring a vintage Swarovski pin) from Verreos' latest collection, Jimenez hung out with the FIDM Fashion Design Grad and Instructor throughout the exciting day.

You can read more about the dress and awards show on Nick's blog.

FIDM Interior Design Students Build a House for Charity

Three lucky Interior Design Students are helping design the "Forever Fashionable Beach House", one of nine unique playhouses to be auctioned off for HomeAid Orange County's Project Playhouse® Charity, which benefits homeless families.

FIDM Interior Design Students Mark Griffin, Erin Carrere, and Olivia Sibert are currently working alongside some of Orange County's top builders to complete the playhouse, which will be on display at the Irvine Spectrum Center this fall.

Head to FIDM.edu for more details on this project.  

Student Style: See What FIDM Students are Wearing to Class

Visit FIDM's FashionClub.com Daily to meet more FIDM Students and find out what they're wearing on campus.

It's Paris Month on FIDM's FashionClub.com!

This month, FashionClub.com hearts all things Parisian:

* Learn step-by-step how to get the perfect French pout.
* Find out more about fashionable French cinema.
* See which French designers made our list of favorites.
* Get the look: Try out the latest French-inspired Fashion & Beauty.

Head to FashionClub.com and spend a little time in the City of Light.

New Photo Gallery: 3 Days of Fashion 2009

We have a gallery of fabulous pix from this year's 3 Days of Fashion event. For those who don't know, 3 Days of Fashion is an unforgettable three days of workshops such as Draping, Jewelry Design, Creative Thinking, and Product Development. There's even a fashion show, celebrity guests (like Project Runway star and FIDM Grad/Instructor Nick Verreos!), and a shopping trip. The event was created especially for High School Students who are thinking of pursuing a career in Marketing, Jewelry Design, Fashion Buying, Merchandising, Interior Design, Fashion Styling, or Fashion Design. Find out more about 3 Days of Fashion.