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Jewelry Design Alumna Evelyn Huang of evelynH. Jewelry recently collaborated with the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) during their annual Dallas Rocks gala event. Evelyn's 2009 Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) DIVA award-winning earrings were auctioned off and worn by Jenna Bush Hager. Russell Simmons loved the earrings so much that he made the final bid and gifted them to Barbara Bush, as she was an honoree that evening.
Jae Damasco tells us, 'I've been infatuated with fashion since I was eight years old." The Anaheim resident is only nineteen, but she's already an inspiration as a cancer survivor who is excited to be healthy and get started on her longtime dream of becoming a fashion designer.
"I was diagnosed with leukemia when I was 18. My biggest accomplishment is battling and surviving cancer."
Find out more about Jae and her future plans in our latest FIDM FashionClub Just Accepted! interview.
FIDM Footwear Design Alumna Kim Dingman was recently profiled in Footwear News, which featured the launch of Jen + Kim Shoes' customizable bridal collection.
A new Women's Wear Daily article on new designers in New York City features two FIDM Graduates. Fashion Design Alumna Felicia Jackson, a former journalist-turned-fashion designer who has worked at Levi's, American Eagle, and Nautica over the last decade, has launched a contemporary line for fall. The collection features knit sweaters, sequin chiffon tops and dresses, jackets, and floral-print dresses.
Apparel Manufacturing and Business Management Alumnus Michael Abe is also featured for the new Issue Collection, his "ease-meets-graphic" collection with partner Jon Rhinerson. The two met while working at L.A. denim label Proportion of Blu.
During the Super Bowl you may have seen the trailer for Tim Burton's upcoming Alice In Wonderland film starring Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway. We're pleased to report that Digital Media Graduate Justin Hamilton worked on this exciting project at Create Advertising. Justin works with a fellow FIDM Alumnus Jonathan Gitlin, who is Create's Creative Director of Motion Picture Graphics.
The L.A. Times has an excellent feature on the "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design" exhibition, which opens today.
"For the last 18 years, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's Museum & Galleries has paid homage to the creativity of the costume designer. The Institute's annual exhibit, "The Art of Motion Picture Costume Design," opens Tuesday and will feature approximately 100 costumes from more than 20 films released in 2009. The exhibit itself is a work of art, taking 50 people a full year to produce."
Photo: David James/Weinstein Co.
Clive Wilkinson Architects, who designed the Orange County campus, is featured in Contract Magazine as the Interiors Awards 2010: Education Winner for the design of the San Diego campus.
"The internal landscape is student-centered, supporting their experience through openness, transparency, and user-friendly spaces for work and recreation," says Clive Wilkinson. "Vibrant public spaces contrast with quiet, neutral classrooms and study areas."
Apparel Manufacturing Professional Designation Student Carla Buchanan, who is in her second quarter at FIDM, is already garnering press! Carla's sweater graces the Spring 2010 cover of Altered Couture, a magazine dedicated to altered and embellished clothing and accessories. Several of her other designs are found inside the magazine, which is available at Borders and Barnes & Noble.
