FIDM Magazine

Juicy Couture Dedication Wall Unveiled on FIDM Campus

 
FIDM Grad and Juicy Couture co-founder Pamela Skaist-Levy and her friend and business partner Gela Nash-Taylor were honored at a special ceremony on FIDM's Los Angeles Campus last Thursday night when a stunning visual display dedicated to Juicy Couture was unveiled. The duo also received special commendation from the City of Los Angeles during the ceremony and press conference.

FIDM Instructor and Project Runway star Nick Verreos also attended the event, along with industry notables and FIDM founder Tonian Hohberg. Juicy Coutures stores are located around the world, including Los Angeles, Milan, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Watch this space for more photos of the Juicy Couture Dedication wall, which will be on permanent display at FIDM's Downtown Los Angeles Campus. --Kim

Kevan Hall Runway Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, L.A.

Renowned FIDM Grad and "Designer of Tomorrow" scholarship winner Kevan Hall premiered his latest collection for Spring/Summer 2009 at the opening night of this week's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Los Angeles.

The stunning collection entitled "Stage Door" was inspired by MGM costumer Adrian who dressed silver screen movie stars like Katharine Hepburn, Norma Shearer, and Joan Crawford and features looks "that could take any screen star from Rehearsals, to Filming, to Publicity shoots." 

WWD said about the show: "Old-school Hollywood glamour is a favorite red carpet inspiration, so Kevan Hall, being no stranger to either, looked back to the style of famed MGM costumer Adrian. The result was a pre-Technicolor palette that lent itself beautifully to the designer’s structured “let’s do lunch” day dresses and signature diva gowns trimmed with crystals."

The talented designer has dressed everyone from Charlize Theron to Salma Hayek. Find out more about Kevan's career at FIDM.edu. --Kim

FIDM Grad Is Stylist for The Starter Wife

Strictly Fabulous Style interviews FIDM Fashion Design Grad Agata Maskiewics about her job as stylist for the T.V. show The Starter Wife. Here's an excerpt:

"Fashion is almost like another character in The Starter Wife. So much of the personality of the actors comes through in the clothing they wear. Our goal is to have the audience as excited about the fashions as they are the characters. We want the people at home to feel as though they can hear the ruffle of Molly’s Zac Posen silk dress and smell the exquisite leather of her Manolos. We want them to daydream about getting into Molly’s closet and have the opportunity to dress from it everyday as she does. And yes, the closet is huge, since as a Hollywood woman, she never repeats an outfit!"

Read the rest of the interview here. --Kim

Padma Lakshmi Wears Monique Lhuillier to Emmy's

Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi dazzled the crowd in a silk chiffon gown by FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier at last night's Emmy® ceremony. --Kim

Debra Messing Chooses Monique Lhuillier for Emmy Red Carpet

The Starter Wife's Debra Messing wore this gorgeous gown by FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier to last night's Emmy® award ceremony in Downtown Los Angeles.

For more pics of celebs wearing Lhuillier, including Katie Holmes, click here. Visit FIDM's Video Gallery to watch "Here Comes the Bride," highlights from FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier's stellar career. --Kim

Vanessa Williams Wears Kevan Hall to Emmy's

At last night's Emmy® award ceremonies--just minutes away from FIDM's Downtown L.A. campus--Vanessa Williams (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominee for Ugly Betty) wore a floral print one-shouldered gown by FIDM Grad Kevan Hall. Find out more about Kevan Hall's career and his experience at FIDM in Alumni Stories.

Evan Rachel Wood Is Glamorous In Monique Lhuillier

A flawless Evan Rachel Wood donned a chartreuse gown designed by FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier at the Venice Film Festival, where she promoted her film The Wrestler.  --Angel

For more pics of celebs wearing Lhuillier, including Katie Holmes, click here. To watch a video clip about Monique's inspiring career, visit our video gallery.

Nick Verreos on CBS's 'The Early Show'

Popular FIDM Instructor, FIDM Graduate, and Fashion Designer Nick Verreos of T.V.'s Project Runway fame, appeared on CBS's The Early Show. Click here to watch the video clip on Nick's blog. For more on Nick's career including images of his gowns, click here. --Kim

Jewel Weds In Monique Lhuillier

People.com reports that singer Jewel wore Monique Lhuillier for her secret wedding to Ty Murray in the Bahamas earlier this month.

"At sunset, as Otis Redding's 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' played from their private cabana, Jewel, 34, (in Monique Lhuillier) met her groom (in jeans and cowboy boots) in the sand to recite their handwritten vows."

Go here to see who else has been spotted in Monique Lhuillier.

Scarlett Johannson Wears Monique Lhuillier Gown

Hollywood 'It' girl and tastemaker Scarlett Johannson donned an absolutely amazing Monique Lhuillier gown to the Los Angeles premiere of her new flick Vicky Cristina Barcelona.  The star told People mag of the poppy-colored dress, "I love the color and I just wanted to wear something summery...something that had a nice, Old Hollywood feel." --Angel

Go here to see who else has been spotted in Monique Lhuillier.