FIDM Magazine

Marie Claire's West Coast Contributing Editor Speaks at 3 Days of Fashion

Talita Silva, Marie Claire magazine's West Coast Contributing Editor and star of TV's Running in Heels spoke at FIDM's 3 Days of Fashion summer event for High School Students. The FIDM Grad talked about her experience on the show and what it's like to work at a fashion magazine. A Q&A followed the discussion, allowing the students to interact with the special guest.

From the archives: Read our interview with Talita to find out how she followed her passion all the way to FIDM and get an inside look at her typical work day.

Nick Verreos Reports from 3 Days of Fashion at FIDM San Diego

FIDM Instructor and Project Runway Alum Nick Verreos (shown above with model Heather Chantal Jones and FIDM staff members), recently blogged about FIDM San Diego's 3 Days of Fashion:

"I love doing these events and appearances because I get to hang out with fun and very fashionable high school students who come from all over the country. The Three Days of Fashion is a three-day seminar/workshop where high school students get to know FIDM. They go shopping, have trend seminars, even drape and sketch. Seriously, I wish I had known about this when I was in high school."

FIDM's summer program for high school students includes meeting successful graduates like Nick, learning how to sketch the nine-head fashion figure, and finding out more about majors like Fashion Design!

New Pix! FIDM Celebrates Graduation '09 at Staples Center

FIDM congratulates this year's phenomenal group of graduates who received their diplomas at a celebration held last weekend at The Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

 

FIDM Students Re-Interpret Dorothy's Ruby Slippers

As part of a design competition to re-interpret Dorothy's iconic ruby slippers in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, 12 Footwear Design Students created sketches for The Ruby Slipper Collection.

Winner Kaddie Lam will be flown out to New York City in September for a charity auction at Tavern on the Green that will benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. The winner and three finalists' sketches were recently displayed in the FIDM Museum and Galleries.

FIDM OC Graphic Design Students Help "Heel" Hunger

FIDM Orange County Graphic Design Students are competing in a charitable event, CANstruction, to benefit the OC Food Bank. Constructed from approximately 3,000 cans of food, the students will design and construct a woman's high heel shoe and the competition will take place at South Coast Plaza from September 5 to September 27. Please contribute pink Bumble Bee tuna cans, red Tyson chicken cans, and/or cash donations to Student Activities on any FIDM campus. You can join the students for an all-nighter on September 4 to construct the stiletto at South Coast Plaza!

FIDM Alumna Kelli Murray Speaks to Students at the San Diego Campus

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!"

Learn more about the FIDM Fashion Design Degree Program.

Billabong Director of Merchandise Speaks to FIDM OC Students

Students at the FIDM Orange County campus were recently treated to a discussion with Billabong Director of Merchandise Lydia Ballesteros. Lydia took students step-by-step through the entire design process, highlighting the interaction that takes place between the Merchandiser and Designer. She emphasized that good communication and compromising are keys to finding success.

Find out more about FIDM's Merchandise Marketing Degree Program.

FIDM Alumna and Students Come Together to Benefit Childrens Hospital L.A.

FIDM Alumna Niki Shadrow recently produced and styled "The Bash of All Bashes," a charity event in support of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Play Therapy Fund held at Beverly Hills' famed Crustacean restaurant, and FIDM Students served as dressers for the fashion show from Fred Segal Fun.

"This was one of the best experiences I had volunteering for a fashion event while at FIDM," says student Eunice Oh. "It was a pleasure!" The charity event was hosted by Rumer Willis (at right) and featured a special performance from Nikka Costa and DJ Steve Aoki.

Four FIDM Alumni Hit Jamaica for the 2009 Celebrity Caribbean Golf Invitational

Next month, the Celebrity Caribbean Golf Invitational, which is held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, will get an injection of style. In addition to celebrity guests and honorees, participants for the Fashion Show component include Alexander McQueen, Converse for John Varvatos, Walter Baker and FIDM Graduates House of Howe by Jade Howe (at right), Dena Burton, Michael Herrera's M...The Movement, and Jene Fuchs' Thomas Wylde.

Congratulations to all of the FIDM Alumni participating!

Industry Expo at FIDM Los Angeles

 

This week, FIDM Students and corporate representatives from top companies such as Hot Topic, Guess, Wet Seal, Vans, and Saks Fifth Avenue, came together for the annual Industry Expo at the L.A. campus. The career fair gives upcoming FIDM Grads and Alumni the opportunity to network with industry reps, discuss career options, and gather information. "The Industry Expo gives students a place where they can network at one given time with 25-plus companies and meet with their representatives, learn about different careers, cultivate internships, and create resources for when they do graduate," says FIDM Career Advisor Eliza Kitsinian.