FIDM Magazine

Blogging Panel Next Week at FIDM SF

On Thursday, February 2, 2012, from 6pm to 8pm, five savvy bloggers and online media specialists will share their expertise for "Why Blog? Ask Experts How to Amplify Your Online Presence" at FIDM San Francisco. Bloggers include Adelle McElveen of FashionistaLab.com, Erin Hagstrom of CaliVintage.com, Ashley Gustafson of FashionablyAshley.com, Lorraine Sanders of SFIndieFashion.com, and Sinead Norenius of iFabbo.com.

The panel is open to FIDM Students and Alumni, and the general public. A networking session and refreshments will follow.

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."

Fashion Knitwear Design Student Launches New Blog

Fashion Knitwear Design Alumna Adelle Burda, who had a collection at DEBUT 2011, has a new blog chronicling her life in L.A. as a knitwear designer.

Visit adellelouise here.

Two Grads Team Up for My Style Diaries Blog

Business Management Grad Nikki Minton and Merchandise Product Development Alumna Stacy Clayton have launched the blog My Style Diaries.

My Style Diaries is the "online answer to all of life's little fashion dilemmas." Readers may send them fashion and styling questions or browse the site for inspiration.

Just Accepted Student is a YouTube Star!

Jarmaine Santiago has a popular YouTube channel where she video blogs about all things beauty. So it's no surprise that she applied and was accepted into FIDM's Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Program.

"I am a huge product junkie. You name it, I’m probably collecting it. I’m not a makeup artist, but I sure have a collection like one. I am in love with everything about the Beauty Industry. I live and breathe it and it’s time to take in all the business behind it!"

Read Jarmaine's Just Accepted interview at FIDM's Fashion Club Daily.

Two "Fabulous" FIDM Grads Score AOL Online Style Show

Mary Darling and Leah Ashley, two FIDM Alumnas who started the popular Fabulous On a Budget blog, are busier than ever thanks to a new collaboration with AOL for their online style show, Cambio. "In the segment, Mary and I will be giving one lucky college co-ed a dorm room makeover and offering quick, inexpensive tips on how to transform a small space," explains Leah. "We are so thrilled with all of the fabulous opportunities that are coming our way. It really just goes to show you that if you believe in yourself and never give up, you can accomplish anything."

FIDM Students Share Classroom Projects and Inspiration on Their Blogs

Here's an update on what some FIDM student bloggers are writing about class, careers, life (and shopping!) on their blogs:

Cassidy Saitow Today I realized why I gave up my career to come back to school at FIDM... I get paid to shop in Beverly Hills.  All day.  I went to Barneys, Sacks, and Neiman’s, and then I went up and down Rodeo Dr. popping into Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Chanel, and Armani.  I was there because as part of my internship; I’m helping create a business plan for a designer. Keep reading Cassidy's blog.

Adelle Burda This week we finished up the “organza asymmetrical front wrap skirt with volume.”  Whew! That’s a long one!  Organza is not an easy fabric to work with.  One of the things I found bothersome was that the edges fray quickly and you end up having to snip a lot of excess threads sticking out. Keep reading Adelle's blog.

Linda Tang Teaching U.S. Marines how to shop till they drop... Santee Alley Style! The LA fashion district and Santee Alley... My favorite bargain place to shop! Just be prepared to walk, shop and haggle! You must bring your A-game for this kind of shopping experience. I have been a patron of the Alley since my sophomore year at USC. Keep reading Linda's blog.

New FIDM Student Blog by Cassidy Saitow

FIDM Los Angeles Student Cassidy Saitow practiced law for three years before deciding to follow a creative path and study Merchandise Product Development.

"This past Saturday I volunteered at a horseback fashion show in Malibu.  It was a combination of socially conscious fashion, horses, and a killer view of the ocean from the venue – what more could a girl want?!  The designer was Prophetik (prophetik.com).  Their brand essence is “wearable philosophy.”  The philosophy is to create fashion that has a social meaning, which then will translate to an aesthetic meaning."

Find out more about Cassidy and watch her video of the Prophetik fashion show.

New FIDM San Diego Student Blog by Josh Davis

FIDM San Diego Student Josh Davis has traveled the world in the Navy and now he's settled in So Cal to study Visual Communications, Professional Designation and launch a career in the Entertainment industry.

"I served in the Navy in the Persian Gulf and Italy before moving to Southern California. My duty in Europe was beautiful. I did more and traveled further that I ever imagined possible. I have always wanted to work in the motion picture industry and happened across FIDM through a family member who was attending. I landed on Visual Communications as a major because of the opportunities in set design for theatre, television, and movies."

Find out more about Josh on his Student Blog.

New FIDM Orange County Student Blog by Linda Tang

A graduate of USC with a B.A. in International Relations and Global Business & Marketing, Linda Tang is now a student in our Professional Designation Apparel Manufacturing & Management Program on FIDM's Orange County campus. Read her blog to get an inside look at her FIDM experience.

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Learn more about FIDM's Professional Designation Apparel Manufacturing & Management Program.

See pix of the dynamic Orange County campus.