FIDM Magazine

FIDM OC Graphic Design Students Earn Praise for CANstruction Project

The Breast Cancer Network of Strength is raving about FIDM Orange County's incredible effort to help raise money not only for the Food Bank of Orange County, but also the Breast Cancer Network of Strength. Here's what they had to say: "Move over, Jimmy Choo, the talented students at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising of Orange County (FIDM) are hot on your heels." The article continues, "Wondering why you have been unable to find Bumble Bee tuna cans at your local supermarket lately? Well, now you know…over 4000 of them were used in the construction of the shoe – each can bringing with it a donation to Breast Cancer Network of Strength as part of Bumble Bee’s sponsorship commitment to our organization – a win-win-win-win for all involved." Click here to read the rest of the glowing article!

For more on the Graphic Design program, head to FIDM.edu.

Torrid's House of Dreams Event at FIDM

Torrid, the wildly popular plus size retailer, recently held their House of Dreams Model Search event On the Park at FIDM Los Angeles. The seven lucky winners came to L.A. from all over the U.S for a VIP experience that culminated with a runway event that featured Torrid fashions and couture dresses from FIDM Fashion Design students. 

 

Through October 10, fashion fans may bid on these dresses with the proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. You can learn more about the FIDM designed "Power of Pink" dresses on the Fashion Club blog. "We were so impressed by the work that the FIDM students did and thank them for their hard work and dedication on this project," said Torrid president Chris Daniel.

Graphic Design Students' Complete CANStruction

FIDM's anticipated CANstruction stiletto shoe is now on view between Harry Winston and Macy's at South Coast Plaza through September 27 during normal plaza hours. On September 13, join FIDM team members for a gala event from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at South Coast Plaza. There will be food, wine, live music, and exclusive raffles. You may purchase tickets here. Congrats to all involved!

FIDM OC Update on CANstruction Project

Back in June, we told you about the charitable competition, CANstruction, which benefits the OC Food Bank. FIDM Graphic Design students at the Orange County campus are constructing the high heel shoe and here's a sneak peek at the progress!

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 Interior Design Students Build a House for Charity

Three lucky Interior Design Students are helping design the "Forever Fashionable Beach House", one of nine unique playhouses to be auctioned off for HomeAid Orange County's Project Playhouse® Charity, which benefits homeless families.

FIDM Interior Design Students Mark Griffin, Erin Carrere, and Olivia Sibert are currently working alongside some of Orange County's top builders to complete the playhouse, which will be on display at the Irvine Spectrum Center this fall.

Head to FIDM.edu for more details on this project.  

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!

TOMS Shoes Visits FIDM

TOMS Shoes visited FIDM last Wednesday, holding a trunk sale and giving a presentation in the FIDM Museum & Galleries.  TOMS Shoes is more than just a shoe company--they're also a humanitarian effort. For every pair of shoes sold, TOMS donates a pair to a child in need. They sold over 70 shoes at the FIDM event! Students also had the chance to mingle and talk with everyone involved.

FIDM Alumni Celebrate Earth Day At "Out of the Ordinary" Fashion Event

Tonight, Dita Von Teese and Debi Mazar will celebrate Earth Day in style as hosts of the inaugural "Out of the Ordinary" remade fashion event at L.A. vintage mecca The Way We Wore. Shop owner and vintage maven Doris Raymond rounded up some of her favorite designers, such as Juan Carlos Obando, Jeremy Scott, Current/Elliot, and FIDM Alumni Magda Berliner and Kevan Hall (pictured above) to participate in this earth-friendly fashion event. The designers selected vintage garments that had seen better days and their task was to revamp them however they pleased. The final pieces are available for sale today through May 2, 2009 on eBay, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting Future Fashion, an Earth Pledge initiative.

Photos: Evans Vestal Ward

Interior Design Students Renovate Art Center for Boys and Girls Club

 

FIDM Interior Design Students were mentored by FIDM Instructor and nationally-renowned Interior Designer Richard Herb during their pro bono renovation of the Art Center for the Boys & Girls Club of Venice, California. Read more about the renovation here.

Interview with Merchandise Product Development Grad Tosha Clemens

Merchandise Product Development Graduate Tosha Clemens, who attended the L.A. campus and worked for companies like Bebe and Frederick's of Hollywood, has a line of handbags, LaBosh, that also raises money for non-profits.

Click here to read an extensive interview with Tosha, where she talks about how important FIDM was in preparing her for the fashion industry!