Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, Whip It, about a group of female roller derby players features FIDM Fashion Design alumna Rachel Piplica, who recently launched Iron Doll clothing, specializing in custom uniforms for roller girls.
In the film, Rachel (who is a member of the L.A. Derby Dolls) skates alongside stars Ellen Page, Kristen Wiig, Eve, and Barrymore. By day, the Pennsylvania native is a production manager for Lucky 13 Apparel.
FIDM alumna Courtney McEntire sent tattooed superstar Kat Von D some samples from her Trash and Treasures (T.N.T.) line. Much to Courtney's surprise, Kat donned a feather necklace on L.A. Ink and to the 2009 Teen Choice Awards.
"Kat recently dyed her hair platinum blonde and uploaded new pictures on her website and lo and behold there was my necklace!" Courtney exclaims. "Your first bit of press is always the most thrilling and I'm stoked that she loved them!"
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.
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian chose FIDM graduate Ina Soltani's one shoulder, white hot floor length number for Sunday evening's Primetime Emmys.
Costume design enthusiasts and fans of the new film Inglourious Basterds can get up close and personal to designer Anna Sheppard's work at the Cinerama Dome, The ArcLight (Hollywood and Sherman Oaks), and The Landmark. Quentin Tarantino's latest film is set in wartime France and stars Brad Pitt and Diane Kruger. Sheppard, a two-time Academy Award nominee, worked on Schindler's List, The Pianist, and HBO's Band of Brothers.
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.
InStyle.com asked a group of designers, including FIDM Fashion Design Alumna Monique Lhuillier, to sketch a wedding dress for Kristen Stewart's character. In Eclipse, Bella's dress is described as an early 1900's design. "You look like you just stepped out of an Austen movie," Bella's mother says to the bride-to-be when she spies her in the gown in the final book, Breaking Dawn. Lhuillier's interpretation is a mermaid-style dress with lace detailing. The reworked take on a gown from the 1920's features a silk sash and high neck with cap sleeves.
Actress Emma Roberts, who co-presented the Fresh Face Awards with Hayden Panettiere, wore Monique Lhuillier to the 2009 Teen Choice Awards.
Emma's fitted white cap sleeved mini dress features a black beaded necklace from the FIDM Alumna.
You may view more images at Just Jared.
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