FIDM Magazine

Interview: Just Accepted Orange County Student Linda Tang

I recently graduated from USC with a B.A. in International Relations and Global Business & Marketing. Growing up as the daughter of two dedicated entrepreneurs I was inspired to start my own business—in high school I designed and sold a line of custom yoga pants and served on the Fashion Board at Nordstrom.  In college, I established a creditable student-run entertainment and marketing company, TeamTME.com. Currently, we have student teams in four universities; USC, UCLA, UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley. --Linda Tang, Professional Designation Apparel Manufacturing & Management, Orange County Campus

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Tanya Smith's Wimzie Prints Featured in Premiere Episode of "Castle"

One of FIDM alumna Tanya Smith's greeting cards from her Wimzie Prints line was featured on the premiere episode of ABC's Castle. "I was so excited to watch the show so we could glimpse the card," explains Tanya, whose elephant card was hanging on the refrigerator in the NYPD break room on the show. Castle's set decorator Daryn-Reid Goodall bought a few cards while on a summer vacation and later emailed Tanya to see if he could use it on set. "Of course I was delighted!" Tanya says.

Kevan Hall Featured on "America's Next Top Model"

On Wednesday night, designer Kevan Hall was featured on America's Next Top Model. The 11 remaining models (who are all under 5'8") participated in their first runway show for the designer at a private event in Malibu.

You may watch a short clip featuring Kevan and his collection by clicking here.

FIDM Grad Styles Natalie Coughlin for "Dancing With the Stars"

FIDM alumna Niki Shadrow styled Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin for the premiere of Dancing With the Stars. "She looked chic and glamorous," said Niki. "She really worked it!" Natalie wore fellow FIDM grad Yotam Solomon's "Lila" dress and a Positively Bold By Niki Shadrow necklace. 

You may click here to watch the show.

Fashion Design Grad Opens fiveloaves twofish in San Diego

Fashion Design grad Kit Frye is debuting her women's and children's boutique, fiveloaves twofish, at Liberty Station in Point Loma this weekend. The grand opening will take place from 12pm to 6pm on September 26 and September 27.

Along with her sister Heather, Kit will offer classes in sewing, pattern making, fashion illustration, painting, and recycling at the store.

Kim Kardashian Wears FIDM Grad Ina Soltani to the Primetime Emmys

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian chose FIDM graduate Ina Soltani's one shoulder, white hot floor length number for Sunday evening's Primetime Emmys. 

Drew Barrymore, Toni Collette, and Mila Kunis Wear Monique Lhuillier to the Primetime Emmy Awards

At Sunday evening's 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Drew Barrymore wore a stunning Monique Lhuillier gown in a soft blush color. The tulle strapless gown featured a structured bodice and full skirt with lightly beaded trim. People called Barrymore one of Emmys Best Dressed Stars!

Family Guy's Mila Kunis also chose Lhuillier for the awards ceremony, donning a belted wine-colored dress featuring tulle overlay.

Best Actress in a Comedy Series winner Toni Collette stunned crowds in a red embroidered organza strapless gown with a pleated bustline by the designer.

IMPD Students On Study Tour to Paris & Milan

The Advanced Study Students from FIDM's International Manufacturing and Product Development (IMPD) Program are now in Paris and Milan expanding their understanding of the international marketplace.

Students visiting the atelier that is making flowers and feathered items for the upcoming couture shows

Yotam Solomon Designs On "America's Next Top Model"

Designer and FIDM grad Yotam Solomon designed all of the apparel for the models (who are all under 5'7" this time) on the season premiere of America's Next Top Model. The pieces were from his fall 2009 collection (Yotam recently showed some new designs as part of Fashion's Night Out in NYC last week).

Check out a clip featuring Yotam's designs by clicking here!

The Fashion Design grad is also featured on the L.A. Times' Show Tracker blog, discussing America's Next Top Model and Yotam's feelings on shorter models.

Interview with New FIDM San Diego Student: Karen Lacanilao

"I think I was a little indecisive in high school and I did the normal route of San Diego State University and got my BA in Communications and minored in Economics. I’ve been working in the corporate field in an office job the last four years and realized that this is so not me. I want to be an artist - fashion is art and we are the canvas." Karen Lacanilao, Professional Designation Merchandise Marketing Student, San Diego Campus

Read the full interview with new Professional Designation Merchandise Marketing Student Karen Lacanilao.