FIDM Magazine

FIDM Interior Design Department's Annual "Chairing Styles" Exhibition

October is FIDM Magazine's tribute to the Interior Design Department, and one of the most exciting annual projects in the Interior Design Department is "Chairing Styles," which shares the glory with the Fashion Design and Theatre Costume Design Departments at FIDM's DEBUT Gala in early Spring.

What is FIDM's "Chairing Styles"?

FIDM's annual "Chairing Styles" Project pulls together FIDM's Interior Design Students, Fashion Design Students, and Textile Design Students who work as a team.

The Textile Design Students design the fabric for the upholstery and the clothing.

The Fashion Design Students design the outfit that matches the chair.

The Interior Design Students design a chair that incorporates the fabric designed by the Textile Design Students.

At FIDM's annual DEBUT Gala, in conjunction with the Debut Fashion Show, there is an exhibition of the year's "Chairing Styles" collaborations.--Belissa

Style Scoop Interview: Jimin Park Weatherly, Textile Designer at Quiksilver

Textile Designer Jimin Park Weatherly absolutely loves her new job at the popular surf, skate, and sport brand Quiksilver. In our latest Style Scoop Interview, find out what inspires Jimin and get a look at this FIDM Grad's typical workday, which includes shopping for ideas and sketching with watercolors. (Who wouldn't love this?!) Read the interview! --Kim

"Chairing Styles" On Display at the Pacific Design Center

You won't want to miss the fantastic "Chairing Styles" exhibition featuring work by FIDM Textile Design, Fashion Design, and Interior Design Students. In the annual project, unveiled every year at our Debut Fashion Show and Gala, 30 students from the three disciplines collaborate to create fabric, ten outfits, and ten matching chairs. Find out more about the exhibition which runs March 6 through May 6 at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. --Kim

FIDM Grad Gets Barbie "All Dolled Up"

As Mattel'€™s Senior Manager for Product Design, FIDM Textile Design Grad Kim Culmone "looks to the streets and runways of New York City and Paris for inspiration" as she creates ensembles for her tiny but important client, Barbie. In an interview with AOL, Kim reveals how FIDM's Career Development Center helped her land this incredible opportunity. Find out more about her typical work day and get the details on her fabulous job. --Kim 

Knits: A Haute Trend That's Here to Stay

Recognize a pattern here? If you're intrigued, visit the FIDM Museum Promenade this fall to see our annual Textile Design exhibition featuring examples of Knitwear and Surface Design work by FIDM Textile Design Students. Plus: Get a sneak preview of the Textile Designs used in the upcoming "Chairing Styles" exhibition, a collaboration among Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Textile Design students. The Museum Promenade is located on the third floor of our flagship campus in downtown Los Angeles. --Kim

Images: Missoni and Chloe, Fall 2007 Ready to Wear Collections