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Mercedes-Benz announces new FIDM scholarship

FIDM students dress 'Hunky Santa' at the Beverly Center

Star Wars Costume Exhibit

FIDM in the News

FIDM Grads On "Top Design"

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Everyone's talking about Bravo's new show: Top Design. We can't wait for the January 31st premiere because FIVE FIDM Grads and one current FIDM Student are in the cast! Designer Todd Oldham pulls hosting duties while the three judges are the Editor-In-Chief of Elle Decor Magazine, Margaret Russell, and Interior Designers Jonathan Adler and Kelly Wearstler. --Kim

More Info:
* Visit Bravo's Top Design site for cast and show details.
* Check FIDM's Style Scoop blog on February 1st for our post-show review.
* Find out more about FIDM's Interior Design program.

FIDM Grad on Martha Stewart's Show

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FIDM Fashion Design Program Grad Lori Marie was a guest on Martha last week. Together they created portraits of their cute French bulldogs, Matilda and Sharky. Lori Marie's Pretty Little Things collection has been featured in magazines like Lucky and 7x7. (via Entre Nous

More info:
Visit Lori Marie's blog.
Watch a video of the segment here. (Look for 01/16/07; 6. No-Sew Fabric Pet Portraits)
Find out more about FIDM's Fashion Design program.

Experience FIDM: Attend a Special VIP Debut Event!

Camp_la_front_view_1High School Students: Get the VIP treatment! RSVP to attend a special Debut 2007 VIP Event on Thursday, March 1st at FIDM's Los Angeles Campus!

Don't miss this fabulous opportunity to experience FIDM! RSVP for your VIP Pass today!

Debut 2007 Fashion Sketches

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See Fashion Design Sketches for some of the looks that will premiere on the runway at FIDM's "Debut 2007" Fashion Show!

Check back often for updates on "Debut 2007" as the spectacular event unfolds, including  Press, Red Carpet Photos, Interviews, Fashion Photos, and more.

(Image: Sketches from "Debut 2007" by Justin Green and Kelly Chapman, Graduating Students in our Fashion Design Advanced Study Program. View more Debut Fashion Sketches.)

This entry also posted on the Style Scoop blog.

FIDM Grad Designs Costumes for Award-Winning Short Film

FIDM Film & TV Costume Design Alum Lisa Vandenberghe was the Costume Designer on the award-winning short film Disappearing, winner of the Grand Prize at the 2006 AFI Film Festival. --Kim

More Info:
Get the details on FIDM's Film & TV Costume Design Program.

FIDM Grad Sketches Tom & Katie Wedding Attire

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FIDM Grad Rumaldo Medina will appear on ABC's In Style: Celebrity Weddings, airing February 5th at 10pm. A Fashion Design Program Graduate, Rumaldo is currently a Sketch Artist for Armani, who created Katie Holmes' gorgeous wedding gown and Tom Cruise's tux.  --Kim

More Info:
For details on our Fashion Design Program, visit FIDM.edu.
See Fashion Sketches from FIDM's upcoming Debut 2007 Fashion Show.


Living the FIDM Life--A New Reality Show

Watch this promo for a new reality show starring and created by FIDM Students. See what it's really like to go to FIDM! After watching the teaser, let us know if you want to see more in the Comments. Thanks! --Kim

The Countdown to "Debut 2007" Begins!

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FIDM's annual Debut Fashion Show is just around the corner!

Coming in March, "Debut 2007" will feature designs by our Graduating Students in the Fashion Design and Theatre Costume Design Advanced Study Programs. There are special preview Fashion Shows for High School Students and Instructors, plus a Gala Event for Industry Members. RSVP for "Debut 2007" today!

Check back often for updates on "Debut 2007" as the spectacular event unfolds, including Design Sketches, Interviews, Fashion Photos, and more.

(Image: Photos from "Debut 2006," designs by Holly Milender. View more photos and see video clips from Debut 2006.)

Daily Candy Features FIDM Grad

2842_summer_chair_pool_web_size_2_1FIDM Grad Angela Johnson's unique t-shirt ball gowns are featured in today's Daily Candy, Washington D.C. edition.

Visit Angela's website for details on her fabulous career, which has included designing for lines owned by Beastie Boy Mike Diamond and Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon. --Kim

(Image from www.angelajohnsondesigns.com, model wearing a dress designed by Angela Johnson)
 

FIDM Grad Gets 8-Page Spread in House & Garden

Cover_hg_190 FIDM Alumna Meg Joannides (n�e Kalhammer), who has spent the last six years building an amazing Interior Design business in the Los Angeles area, has her work featured in an eight-page spread in the January 2007 Issue of House & Garden Magazine. Before coming to L.A., Meg was Head of Visual Planning at Hugo Boss in New York City.

The 10,000 sq. foot home featured in the magazine belongs to her client Kevin Bright, best known for being the producer of the hit TV show Friends.

Find out more about Meg's career:
For an in-depth interview with Meg, who graduated from the Interior Design Program on FIDM's San Francisco Campus, visit FashionClub.com's Chit Chat.

FIDM's Interior Design Program:
The Interior Design Program curriculum is a comprehensive program combining   theoretical elements of interior design with practical creative approaches to   the solution of functional and aesthetic design problems in the living,   working, and recreational human environment. Continue reading...

October 2008

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October 18

FIDM Visits Arizona Event

FIDM Visits Texas Event

November 8

San Diego
Open House & DEBUT 2008 Runway Show

November 15

Los Angeles & Orange County
Open House

November 22

San Francisco
Open House & DEBUT 2008 Runway Show

2009

February 26

Los Angeles
Preview Day (For Out-of-Town Visitors) & DEBUT 2009 Runway Show

February 27

Los Angeles
DEBUT 2009 Runway Show

February 28

Santa Monica
Industry DEBUT 2009 Runway Show & Gala Fundraiser