After graduating from FIDM's Visual Communications Professional Designation Program in June, Jana Garvin headed to New York City to find her dream job. Over the next few weeks on FIDM's Fashion Club Daily, we'll chronicle Jana's job search and get regular updates on her real-life adventures. Click here for the first episode of Life After FIDM: The Jana Garvin Chronicles. --Kim
We recently tracked down a talented couple who met while attending FIDM. Denise Shaw is a Wardrobe Stylist for E! Entertainment and her husband Adrian Borrego is the Brand Manager for Larok and Elizabeth & James (Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's
label). Adrian reveals, "We met in a Marketing class and I pretended my
car broke down so I asked I could carpool with her." Find out what inspires them and get a look at their typical work day in our our latest Fashion Club Daily Style Scoop Interview. --Kim
Halina Siwolop he Set Decorator for ABC's romantic comedy series Pushing Daisies. The FIDM Grad is also working on the feature film Hanging Out, Hooking Up, Falling In Love, starring Carrie Ann Moss, Janeane Garofalo, and Jenna Elfman. For specialized study in Set Decoration and other related skills, students turn to FIDM's Advanced Study Program in Visual Communications. --Kim
FIDM San Francisco's Visual Communications Coordinator Nancy Cresta talked to The San Francisco Chronicle about the surprisingly streamlined holiday window displays at stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's, and Neiman Marcus. "Midcentury modern is modern
again," Cresta tell the Chronicle. "Window dressers have to be
aware of current modes of style if they are doing their job well," she
says. "They are the eyes of the store." Read the story to find out more about this year's window display trends. --Kim
FIDM Visual Communications Grad and Freelance Fashion Stylist Melinda Tarbell worked with Junior brand Privacy Wear styling their Spring and Summer 2008 advertising photography. Next she'll be headed to MAGIC, the annual Fashion and Apparel Trade Show held annually in Las Vegas, to design and install Privacy Wear's booth windows, merchandise the floor, and coordinate their spring/summer fashion shows! Writes Melinda, ''I am very excited and wanted to pass along the news of how all of my skills learned at FIDM continue to help my career to grow.'' --Kim
Students in our Visual Communications Program learn the art of retail display through internships with Lisa Kline Stores, a favorite of Hollywood celebs and stylists!
“Retail display windows are works of art designed to tell a story and capture the interest of the customer,” explains Visual Designer Nancy Kline, who also shows interns how to find and make props, budget for displays, and work with store personnel. Find out more about this exciting collaboration here. --Kim
Students in our Visual Communications Program learn the art of retail display through internships with Lisa Kline Stores, a favorite of Hollywood celebs and stylists. Read all about it here.
The Cosmopolitan Student Alliance is a new networking club created by and for FIDM's international students. Meet the founders and find out how they made it happen!
Have the urge to study in Paris, Milan, or New York? Find out more about our fabulous Study Tours.
FIDM Visual Communications Program Grad Jolene Garcia is the creator of Penny & Maude, a super-cute brand of kids' casual clothing and accessories as well as totes and T's for moms. 
"As a mother of two and designer by trade, I started Penny & Maude in an effort to spice up my kids'
closets," said Jolene Garcia, Owner and Designer of Penny & Maude. "My original mantra was to create 'cool T's for funky kids,' but thanks to the popularity of the t-shirt line,we've been able to branch out into totes and accessories as well."
Visit Penny & Maude online for more styles and be sure to check out the accessories line--it's adorable! --Kim
Stylist Assistant and 2nd-year Visual Communications Major Christian Douglas shares his most fashionable secrets and style inspirations, from a favorite couture boutique to a surprising must-have item, in the latest Style Scoop interview. --Kim
