FIDM Magazine

FIDM Grad Donald Thompson is Senior Designer of Home Fashions at Sears Holdings

As a Senior Designer of Home Fashions at Sears Holdings, FIDM Merchanidse Product Development Grad Donald Thompson is in charge of all design for Kmart Soft Home, which includes bedding, curtains, rugs, bath, throws, and more! "My responsibilities include guiding the overall design store of the entire soft home category, delegating workload, and managing timelines among my team of seven designers," says Donald. "FIDM helped prepare me for this career by exposing me to many sides of the industry at once."

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Merchandise Product Development Alumna is Technical Designer for Louis Raphael

As a Technical Designer for Louis Raphael and all their current private label customers, Merchandise Product Development Alumna Leilani Cruz wears many hats, from preparing technical spec packages to construction procedures. "FIDM gave me the tools, skills, and confidence to land me my dream job," says Leilani, who started as an intern thanks to the Career Center. "It's all been a dream come true and it's all thanks to FIDM and the amazing people there!"

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Interview With FIDM Alumna and Fashion Club Promotions Manager

 Merchandise Product Development Professional Designation Alumna Clarissa Ramirez has returned to FIDM to work as the Promotions Manager for Fashion Club and you can read all about it by clicking here.

Merchandise Product Development Alumna Can Get Your Closet In Shape

Offering wardrobe consultations, image analysis, closet organization, outfit assembly, and personal shopping, Merchandise Product Development Alumna Kelly K. Wilcox of Kelly By Design has carved out a niche for herself even in this difficult economy. 

Check out Kelly's site's for tips and get inspiration for reinventing your closet!

Interview with Merchandise Product Development Alumna Genevieve Davis

FIDM Fashion Club's latest Style Scoop Q&A features Merchandise Product Development Alumna Genevieve Davis, who has had a connection to FIDM since she was only four-years-old! Read her inspirational story and learn about her dream career as a Product Developer and Footwear Designer in Orange County. 

Window Display Showcases Work by Product Development Students

The adorable displays above feature work by Merchandise Product Development Students who completed the Apparel Process II course on FIDM's San Francisco Campus.  The course teaches students the basic principles of garment construction and fit--necessary skills for success in the product development field.

The display concept, "La Maison de FIDM," is that of a harried servant waiting while his young ingenue tries on several dresses before making her final selection. The concept was developed and executed by students in the Visual Communications Program.

Product Development Grad Designs Bridal Gowns

FIDM Alumna Natasha Ofili worked as a Product Development Coordinator for BCBG Max Azria before launching her own bridal design company. Visit her site to see more of her gorgeous designs, inspired by Art Deco and '20s Hollywood. For more on FIDM's Merchandise Product Development Program, visit FIDM.edu.

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!

FIDM Grad Launches New Online Boutique

Merchandise Product Development Grad Kimberly Lawson used her blog "Building the Boutique" to detail all the steps leading up to the launch of her new online boutique OohLaLuxe, which features fab brands such as Va Va and Voom by Joy Han and Egoist. --Kim