There's a brand new Style Scoop Interview with FIDM alumna Jana Garvin, who is the Display Artist for Forever 21 in New York City.
The Visual Communications grad talks about how she gets inspired, what goes into creating these exciting displays, and her future goals.
Visual Communications alumna Jessie Zinke (pictured left), who co-founded the fashion forward intimates label Zinke with her sister Arin Robinson, was recently featured in Tulsa World. Stocked at top shops such as American Rag and Fred Segal, Zinke features silk, lace, and color in their camisoles, rompers, boy shorts, and babydoll dresses.
Read the entire article here.
Merchandise Marketing alumna Hailey Roose (pictured above with Tim Gunn) recently won the Free Press Make It Work contest, which included a private audience with the Project Runway mentor. Hailey, who was recognized for being a "Stylemaker" met Gunn at a fashion show that drew 2,000 people. "I don't like to look like everybody else walking down the street," Hailey told the Detroit Free Press.
There's a new Style Scoop interview with Film & TV Costume Design alumna Eva Frederickson, who has an exciting career costume designing for shows such as How I Met Your Mother and America's Best Dance Crew!
Read the entire interview here!
Merchandise Product Development alumna Talia Derksen has found her niche in the entertainment industry. "I have recently been working steady in the costume department on films," says Talia, who was head costume designer on the upcoming film Bones, which is currently in consideration for the Sundance Film Festival."I get to dig deep into every character and really get to know them. I love seeing the characters come to life."
She is currently on the set of The Holiday House, which will air on Lifetime in December and worked on the surfing film Beautiful Wave, which is expected to debut in 2010.
Gen Art and Fox Searchlight recently asked young filmmakers and designers to create a short film on how to make a Halloween costume based on one of the characters from Wes Anderson's upcoming film, Fantastic Mr. Fox. FIDM alumna Tiffany Kline participated in this contest and is one of four winners. One lucky team will win a bonus cash prize of $1,000.
You may watch Tiffany and filmmaker Alan S. Neal's short film here where you can vote for their film!
Porridge. It's not just relegated to Goldilocks anymore. It's FIDM Merchandise Marketing Grad Laura Stang's spirited, soulful, feminine fashion line. We caught up with Laura (pictured above) to find out the secrets to her success. The proof is in the porridge, ahem, I mean pudding! Continue reading the interview with Laura.
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As part of Downtown L.A. Fashion Week's Emerging Designers Showcase, two FIDM graduates -- Phong Hong and Fernanda Carneiro -- showcased their spring 2010 collections. The L.A. Times noted that Phong's Femme Noir collection was "primarily blush with delicate black accents such as bows and thin ribbon belts." Meanwhile Fernanda was "clearly feeling upbeat and optimistic, with sunny, floral fabrics and kicky day dresses."
Read full coverage at Blog Downtown.
Project Runway is now filmed at FIDM. Go behind-the-scenes! 
