FIDM Magazine

Style Scoop Interview: Jimin Park Weatherly, Textile Designer at Quiksilver

Textile Designer Jimin Park Weatherly absolutely loves her job at the popular surf, skate, and sport brand Quiksilver. Find out what inspires Jimin and get a look at this FIDM Grad's typical workday, which includes shopping for ideas and sketching with watercolors. (Who wouldn't love this?!) Read the interview!

Interview with Visual Communications Grad and Forever 21 Display Artist Jana Garvin

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.

Product Development Grad Named VP of U.S. Wholesales for True Religion

Congratulations to Merchandise Product Development Alumna Sarah Lassek, who graduated from FIDM in 2001! She has been appointed Vice President of U.S. Wholesales at True Religion Apparel. According to a press release issued by the company, Sarah "will be responsible for the direction of the Company’s U.S. Wholesale business, including managing and growing its Major and specialty boutique accounts." Sarah's previous experience includes working for BCBG Max Azria and St. John's Knits. Read the press release.

Grad Completes Internship with Tarina Tarantino, Launches Jewelry Line

FIDM Alumna Francesca Keesee (pictured with Tarino Tarantino) is a graduate of the Graphic Design and Jewelry Design programs. She won the Warner Bros' 70th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz Jewelry Design Contest, interned for Tarina Tarantino, and recently launched her own jewelry line. Read an interview with Francesca and see photos of her new jewelry line on FIDM's FashionClub Daily blog.

Visual Communications Alumna Jessie Zinke's Intimates Line

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 Wins "Make It Work" Contest Michigan

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.

New Interview with Film & TV Costume Design Alumna Eva Fredrickson

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 Keeping Busy in Hollywood

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.

Fantastic Mr. Fox Costume Contest Winner is FIDM Alumna Tiffany Kline

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!

FIDM Alumna Is Founder of Popular Fashion Line Porridge

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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