Cookie Johnson, wife of sports icon Magic Johnson, has launched CJ by Cookie Johnson, a premium denim line. Frustrated when she couldn't find jeans to fit her body type, Johnson teamed up with Michael Glasser and FIDM Alumna Joie Rucker, who are the dynamic duo behind Rich & Skinny Jeans. You can read more about the new label here. The line, available in sizes 24 to 38, debuts at Nordstrom this summer and will arrive at Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus in the fall.
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Bravo's The Fashion Show recently paired up the last eight contestants in teams of two to create outfits using designer Isaac Mizrahi's inspiration boards. We're happy to report that FIDM Alumna Haven Howell and her teammate Anna won the challenge!
After high school, Haven moved from Tennessee to L.A. to attend FIDM, and also worked as a stylist on the late night talk show Chelsea Lately prior to being in front of the camera.
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Alumna Koi Suwannagate, who sells at Barneys, Nordstrom, and boutiques, will be designing a collection of knits that will launch this fall at Anthropologie according to the L.A. Times. While we don't know what the pieces will look like yet, we can only assume that they will be affordable, accessible, and beautiful.
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Project Runway breakout star and FIDM Instructor Nick Verreos stars in a series of videos on MSN Style Studio. The first segment, Catching Up with Nick, fills us in on what the designer's been up to lately, and then Nick Chats with Victoria's Secret Angel Marisa Miller about swimwear trends for summer. Nick will be featured throughout the summer as part of the MSN Studio Style Glam Squad.
Nick has been a favorite instructor at FIDM for over four years, teaching classes in three different departments: Apparel Manufacturing Management, Merchandise Product Development, and Fashion Design.
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Advanced Fashion Design Alumna Natalie Hara is celebrating the launch of her L.A.-based Natalia Romano label tomorrow by showcasing the spring/summer 2010 collection at her atelier, according to Earth Times.
“This is my first opportunity to bring beautiful couture clothing to the women’s market, without the couture price tag,” said Hara. “My goal is to have each piece feel timeless and special — to be something that someone would want to wear for years to come.”
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FIDM Alumna Kelli Murray, Head Designer at Jedidiah Clothing, spoke to 25 students at the FIDM San Diego Campus last week. The S.D. men's and women's clothing and accessory label caters to "the artist, the musician, the thinker, the athlete, and the dreamer." Kelli spoke of the brand's mission of bringing positivity and hope to the fashion world and that while her position is "amazing," it is also a lot of responsibility.
"It was fun to be able to see some familiar faces and catch up with past teachers," said Kelli, who was blown away by the new campus. "I felt like it was just yesterday that I was taking those courses!"
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FIDM Grad Johnny Corona has the chance to see his stunning bridal creation (at left) on the cover of Brides Magazine! As a finalist in their "Dream Dress" national design competition, Johnny has reached the top 20, but he needs your help to get to the top five.
The top five are voted on by the public and the designers will be flown to New York for a runway show where the winner will be named. The winner's dress will be on the cover of the magazine.
Click here to vote for Johnny's silver mermaid dress with raw-edged chiffon swatches at the shoulder and skirt! The voting is open until May 26th (at 11:59 pm).
