Visual Communications Alumna Quenby Go, who studied at the San Francisco campus, was mentioned in a BusinessMirror article for her role in helping Banana Republic execute its fashion-meets-music "Rhythms of Spring" concept. Quenby, who is the lead visual merchandiser at Banana Republic's San Mateo, California store, discusses her roles and responsibilities at the Bay Area store.
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.
When SF Alumna Tori Tierney was thumbing through the March 16, 2009 issue of US Weekly, she was thrilled to see her own designs being worn by Tori Spelling's baby daughter Stella. Jamie-Lynn Spears' daughter Maddie has also been spotted wearing Toni's pint-sized threads. Toni Tierney Children’s Clothing was established in San Rafael, California in 1994. Her whimsical fashions, which are made of 100% cotton knits, are now available in more than 400 boutiques across the U.S.
FIDM Graphic Design Student Jocelyn Goode, in her second year on the San Francisco campus,
recently won JCPenney's national Reusable Bag
Contest. The bag, featuring her signature, will be sold in
JCPenney stores next spring. In our latest Style Scoop Interview, find out how this busy student stays inspired! --Kim
FIDM Graphic Design Student Jocelyn Goode, in her second year on the San Francisco campus, is one of the three winners of JCPenney's national Reusable Bag Contest. Jocelyn's bag, featuring her signature, will be sold in JCPenney stores next spring. --Kim
FIDM Graphic Design Students from the San Francisco Campus were given the exciting opportunity to submit their designs for a new symbol to commemorate the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival's 30 Anniversary. At a special luncheon on campus, Wilkes Bashford, the event's honorary chair, and Susan Somaya from World Arts West announced the winner, FIDM Student Lauren Robinette. "Wilkes had the final say in choosing the winner
and he said it was a really tough choice once he had narrowed it down
to his three favorites," reports Graphic Design Department Coordinator Lisa Hoffman.
On Saturday, June 7th the San Francisco Ethnic Dance
Festival celebrated the opening of their 30th year
with a gala event at
the Palace of Fine Arts. Lauren was honored during the reception with an introduction by Don Sanchez from ABC7 news and her symbol was used on the tote bag that were given to important donors and participating dancers.
Find out more about FIDM's hands-on Graphic Design Program and get the details on the ongoing Vespa Design project and the electrifying Fender Guitar project. --Kim
While doing market research for a denim design project, Fashion Design students from FIDM's San Francisco Campus met Project Runway's Ricky Lizalde at Levi's flagship store in the city. Project Runway fans (aren't we all?) know that Ricky won the Levi's 501 challenge last season. "Ricky shared his design inspirations and insights with the students," says FIDM San Francisco's Fashion Design Department Coordinator Janice Paredes. --Kim
FIDM Industry Partners, including Gap, Old Navy, Levi Strauss, Dockers, The North Face, Gymboree, and VF Outdoors, attended FIDM San Francisco's third annual Portfolio Day event. On display were over 40 portfolios from FIDM Students in Fashion Design, Product Development, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, and Interior Design.
"Over 130 resumes were distributed to the industry for full-time paid positions and full-time paid internships," said FIDM San Francisco's Director of Career Development, Ray Garcia. "Several companies have already contacted graduates to set-up interviews!" --Kim
Fashion Design Professional Designation program graduates Nichole Kreglow and Stephanie Bodnar met while attending classes, including History of Costume and Intermediate and Advanced Draping and Pattern Drafting, at FIDM San Francisco. However, it was when they became partners in their fourth quarter Collection Development class that the creative sparks really began to fly! Since then, their designs have been on display at both the de Young and Legion of Honor museums.
Nichole and Stephanie will celebrate the launch of their new line OdileOdette, inspired by the two swans in Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake," on April 5 at Otis Lounge.
Read on to find out where these two designers score inspiration--and shop for great vintage finds! --Kim
The San Francisco Chronicle has a great profile on FIDM Grad Lisa Hunter, who will be showing her line Vian Hunter on the runway at San Francisco Fashion Week. An excerpt:
"After working in various other fields, including photography, publishing, and retail in department stores and boutiques, Hunter finally decided to go to fashion school - a dream she's had since she was in her teens. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in San Francisco in 2004."
Read our Style Scoop Q&A with Lisa here. --Kim
