FIDM Magazine

FIDM Profiled in L.A. Times Article "Majoring in Chic at L.A. Fashion Schools"

The L.A. Times takes a look at the fashion schools that feed into L.A. "vibrant fashion industry." It mentions one of FIDM's fabulously talented Advanced Fashion Design Students, Alejandro Ortega:  "The 31-year-old Ortega chose FIDM over schools in New York and Barcelona because of graduates such as Monique Lhuillier, Kevan Hall and others who've launched successful clothing labels and added to the $340 billion U.S. apparel and footwear industry." It's well worth a read--and don't miss the wonderful quotes from venerable Fashion Design Program Director Mary Stephens, which conclude the article.

HuffPo Picks FIDM as #2 Fashion College in Nation

The Huffington Post has released their Top 8 picks for colleges that prepare students for a career in fashion. FIDM is listed in the #2 spot:

"Located in Los Angeles, the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) is an arts school devoted exclusively to fashion, graphics, interior design, and entertainment, featuring a wide range of major programs in these fields. Aspiring stylists can choose to major in visual communications or fashion design, while prospective costume designers can consider majors in theatre costume design and film & tv costume design."

FIDM's Canstruction Handbag Featured in OC Register

The OC Register has a new article about Canstruction and FIDM's participation in the Orange County event, which benefits local food banks. The structures, including FIDM's incredible handbag made out of 9,500 cans of food valued at more than $20,000, is on display at South Coast Plaza until September 25.

Bisou Bisou/FIDM Giveaway in InTouch Magazine

In the September 5, 2011 issue of InTouch, a lucky reader will get the chance to shop the Bisou Bisou capsule collection featuring FIDM Student designs for their back-to-school wardrobe.

Bisou Bisou was FIDM's International Manufacturing & Product Development partner last year.

Merchandise Product Development Alumna in Riviera Magazine

Merchandise Product Development Alumna Kendall Zundell and her Oceanside, California-based line Kendall K is featured in Riviera San Diego.

The collection, which is inspired by vintage femininity and European modernity, is sold at Fred Segal in L.A., It's a Love Thing in Encinitas, and Kyss in Carlsbad.

"For fall, the focus is all about gold metallic thread, satin, and '20s-inspired boatnecks, dropped belts, and tassels," she tells the magazine.

LBD Exhibition Featured on Reelz Channel

The Reelz Channel recently visited FIDM's Museum & Galleries for a special segment on the LBD (Little Black Dress) exhibition. You may view the clip here.

SF Instructor Featured in 7X7 Magazine

7X7 magazine has a Q&A with SF Instructor and crochet designer Violetta Vieux. A Paris-trained couture designer, Violetta has a label, VioGemini, that has just launched a bridal collection.

Karen Kane Scores the Cover of Women's Wear Daily

FIDM Alumna Karen Kane's black and white polka dot silk blouse and rayon, nylon, and spandex skirt made the cover of Women's Wear Daily on Thursday, July 14, 2011.

"The better market is looking, well, pretty great these days thanks to graphic plays in sleek black and white," says WWD.

FIDM Alumna Featured in BRIDES Magazine

FIDM Alumna Johnna Strycharz, the designer behind the wedding dress label Johnna Ho, recently saw her designs featured in the June 2011 issue of BRIDES magazine. In addition to her design career, Johnna is also one of FIDM's College Representatives, based out of New Jersey.

Palm Springs Life Magazine Features DEBUT Students in Two Articles

As part of Fashion Week El Paseo in Palm Springs, DEBUT Students saw their designs strutting down the runway in the desert. Palm Springs Life has two articles on the show as well as photos from all of the designers. The links may be found here and here.