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.
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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!
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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.
Actress and rock star Juliette Lewis is know for her eclectic style. Between press, promotion, and live shows, Lewis realized she needed some help with all of those wardrobe changes. Enter Fashion Design grad Marina Toybina, who designs under GLAZA, to help her "up the ante visually." Lewis calls her "a visionary" who "manifests dreams."
You may read more about their collaboration at the L.A. Times.
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.
The second season of Bravo's The Rachel Zoe Project debuted this week. The show, which follows the stylist as she dresses Hollywood's A-list and travels the globe to meet with designers, features FIDM alumna Taylor Jacobson, who is Zoe's assistant. "The best thing about working with her are the opportunities we are presented," Taylor says. "FIDM taught me to time manage and think outside the box. There's always something new and exciting and I always have one eye open."
Prior to working with Zoe, Taylor was a wardrobe assistant on Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Tour and worked in the wardrobe department on films like The Chronicles of Narnia and Havana Nights.
Interior Design alumna Nao Sudo, who also received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from FIDM in 2008, has an exciting career as an interior designer with Desart Imports in Los Angeles. Known for distinctive and innovative Italian designed kitchens and baths, Desart offers designs that are modular, functional, and simply beautiful. "Each day is very different so sometimes I go to job sites, have meetings at the showroom, make estimates, take care of general admin stuff, and of course design too," says Nao, who grew up in Tokyo and has been with Desart Imports for three and a half years. "I love going to a client's house to see the finished product."
Check out our Style Scoop Interview with Merchandise Product Development grad and jewelry designer Maria Ewing, who is the owner of L.A.-based Locketship.
Last week, FIDM's Campuses held Career Connections, where students are given the opportunity to interact with FIDM Alumni from all majors working in the Industry, and the FIDM Job Fair, which brings more than 55 companies, who are ready to recruit FIDM Students. More than 600 students participated and more than 3,000 applications and resumes were submitted to employers, and 22 students received on-the-spot job offers!
Represented companies included Saks Fifth Avenue, American Apparel, Juicy Couture, Urban Outfitters, Bloomingdale's, Kate Spade, and many more! Representatives from Ed Hardy said that Career Connections was, "very effective, the candidates came prepared with all of their materials."
Project Runway is now filmed at FIDM. Go behind-the-scenes! 
