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Nataline's Fashion Legacy Fashion Event

Join FIDM and many other sponsors and supporters at the Nataline's Fashion Legacy Event in remembrance of a young girl named Nataline. She hoped to attend FIDM but had her life taken away at age 17 when she passed away after being denied a liver transplant. The proceeds from everyone who sponsors and donates will go towards student scholarship programs. Student who choose to attend a fashion school, culinary art, or medical school will benefit from the charitable cause. Visit the official myspace site for more information about the event.

    ~ Arali

Blogging from Paris! Day 17 of FIDM's Study Tour

Ma Chérie,

Wednesday morning, bright and early, we boarded our bus for a trip to Versailles. Our Tour Guide gave us a private tour of the Royal Chapel and the private apartments. We then walked through the public spaces and the beautiful Hall of Mirrors.  Comments included, 'This was the most awesome part of the trip' and 'Can you imagine living here?' Our trip to the gardens was cut short when the heavens opened up and we were rained out.




Once back in Paris everyone scattered to places such as the Picasso Museum, vintage shopping, and quick naps before setting out for more sightseeing and shopping.

A bientot,

Lanie & B.B. from Paris

For more on FIDM Study Tours to the major fashion cities of the world (New York, Paris, Milan, etc.), head to FIDM.edu.

FIDM Street Style

Kate Gabrielli | Knitwear

What she plans on wearing the first day of classes:

Daisy dukes with a simple top and a great blazer.

 

~ Arali

Blogging from Paris! Day 16 of FIDM's Study Tour

Ma Chérie,

As we headed to the metro on our way to the Orsay museum to see the Impressionist paintings the talk was about the ballet and the beauty of the building, the Opera Garnier.  Imagine our surprise to find a scale model of that building at the museum.  We could see where our seats were!

Our guided tour included time to see beautiful paintings, sculpture, and even a ballroom that was original to the building when it had been a railway station.  Degas dancers, plus paintings by Monet, Manet, and Whistler among many others fill this amazing museum.



During the afternoon we visited the showroom of the designer whose menswear fashion show we attended early in our trip.  It was a treat to see the clothes up close and hear the commercial director explain their marketing strategy.  A surprise part of the visit was the chance to go downstairs to the storage room  where they have the archives of the women’s collection. No shopping for clothes for us but lots of looking at five years' worth of a designer’s work. What an experience!



Tuesday night took us to a fashion show, which according to one of the students 'was over the top' with beautiful jewel tone evening gowns heavily beaded and very glamorous. Some had matching jeweled cloche hats.

After the show we were caught in a downpour as we scrambled for the shelter of the Metro.

A bientot,

Lanie & B.B. from Paris

For more on FIDM Study Tours to the major fashion cities of the world (New York, Paris, Milan, etc.), head to FIDM.edu.

Project Runway Winner Leanne Marshall Debuts New Collection

Fashion Design Alumna and Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall has debuted an exclusive eco-chic collection for Bluefly.

There are bamboo jersey tops with ribbon detail, pleated tanks that are perfect for summer, and even a formal strapless dress in royal blue silk. We love them all!

FIDM Street Style

Matthew Alexander | Digital Media

What he plans on wearing the first day of classes:

Supras shoes, a hat, shorts, and a t-shirt.

~ Arali

FIDM Street Style

Laura Allen | Visual Communications

What she plans on wearing the first day of classes:

Black floral shorts with a white button up t-shirt.

~ Arali

Blogging from Paris! Day 15 of FIDM's Study Tour

Ma Chérie,

 Our final week in Paris began with fashion shows and the ballet. It’s hard to believe that we only have four full days left here and then we fly home.

We began with two fashion shows, one at noon and one at 4:00 pm.  Having attended a show earlier in our visit we knew that we’d have to wait and wait to go in, but that the time would fly by as we watched people arrive.  Interesting dresses, shoes and styles.

The clothes in both shows were beautiful and interesting.  And then there were the hats that were big feathered birds – one bright red.  You never know what you’ll see.


Our day ended at the old Opera house, a beautiful building that makes you feel special as you walk up the stairs to your seats.   We sat in what seemed like royal boxes to watch the ballet unfold before us.  A highlight of the trip and certainly of this busy day.

A bientot,

Lanie & B.B. from Paris

FIDM Street Style

Aracely Diaz | Product Development

What she plans on wearing the first day of classes: 

A skirt with a t-shirt.

~ Arali

FIDM Street Style

Liz Rennie | Visual Communications

What she plans on wearing the first day of classes:

Harem pants, floral blouse, and gladiator heels. 

~ Arali