New Just Accepted FIDM Student Interview: Kathleen Flores

Name: Kathleen Flores

Hometown: Corona, California.

FIDM Start Date: July 2010, Los Angeles Campus

Major: Merchandise Product Development

Tell Us About Yourself: Each day I think about how amazing I want my life to be in the future and I know that FIDM will help me achieve the important goals I need to get there.

One of Your Proudest Accomplishments: The lines that I have designed for my school fashion shows.  I have made four lines so far and am now currently working on my 5th, which will be inspired by Lady Gaga.

Favorite Designer: Marc Jacobs

Trend You're Loving Now:  Boots -- it's like this trend was made for me!

Who Is Your Style Icon? Ever since the day my Mom introduced me to Roman Holiday it's been Audrey Hepburn. I can't get enough of her movies and her style.

Most Beloved Item In Your Wardrobe?  My Grandmother's wedding dress. I plan on wearing it someday for my own wedding.

How Did You Know FIDM Was Right For You?  I just felt that FIDM offered the perfect major for me to do what I wanted in life.

How Did You Choose Your Major? I chose my major by discussing what I wanted to do: business and fashion design, which fell under the major of Merchandise Product Development.

What Do You Expect to Gain By Attending FIDM?  I expect to gain skills and a creative imagination that will allow me to be successful in life and the industry.

What Is Your Ultimate Career Goal After Graduating From FIDM?  To already have a job in which I can work my way to the top and see myself growing in status.

What Advice Would You Give Students Who Want to Attend FIDM? The advice that I give to students going to be accepted to FIDM is the same advice I give myself.  Don't procrastinate! It's possibly the worst thing you could do.  All it does is cause stress, tears, and a bad attitude.

Comments

[catherine]

i was thinking to do the same thing when i get out school but the only problem was that im from san antonio texas. but im glad that u got accepted.. im hoping that by next year i will get accepted also.

[Jacqueline]

I'm a FIDM student and I've been inbetween on changing my major. I chose fashion design at first. One thing Kathleen said really stuck out to me:

How Did You Choose Your Major? I chose my major by discussing what I wanted to do: business and fashion design, which fell under the major of Merchandise Product Development.

I've been leaning more towards Product Development, and what she said really sold me because that's exactly where my head is at.