Celebrity Style: Jamie Chung Wears Brose Dress

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Actress Jamie Chung wore a gorgeous silver sequined dress by Brose at The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and InStyle’s “A Night of Firsts.”
She accessorized with a cute black clutch from Lancaster Paris and amazing black peeptoe Sergio Rossi pumps.

Speaking of sequins, don't miss Trend Alert this month to find out how to style your holiday clothes...after the holidays!!

Future FIDM Students Show Their Designs in Palm Springs

Two future FIDM Students, Amaris Hall, Stephanie Green, and Kristin Santiago, were featured at the Young Designers Fashion Show featuring local designers from the Palm Springs area.

The event was held in September at the chic Blue Pear Restaurant/Pool House Hotel and was attended by 60 people (including a dozen from the Palm Springs High School Fashion Club.)

Meet Christian Siriano at Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles on 9/28

Hey, Christian Siriano Los Angeles fans—want to meet the Season 4 winner of Project Runway? Now's your chance! He'll be at the Payless ShoeSource at the Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles on September 28, from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

He's hosting an in-store event for fans to strike a pose and get their photo with him. Attendees will also get a look at Christian’s new expanded Fall ’11 Payless collection, including an assortment of shoes and handbags.

Don't miss it!

Westside Pavilion is located at 10800 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, 90064.

Your Chance to Meet Christian Siriano

Want to meet Christian Siriano, Project Runway, Season 4 winner? Now's your chance! He's doing a meet and greet at Payless ShoeSource in New York on Monday, September 26.

The designer recently collaborated with Payless on a Fall '11 collection and is hosting an in-store event for fans to strike and pose and get their photo with him. Attendees will also get a look at Christian’s new expanded Fall ’11 Payless Collection, including an assortment of shoes and handbags, and be able to shop all the latest fall styles from Payless. 

The event is taking place on September 26, at the Payless located at 716 Lexington Avenue at 58th Street, from 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Missoni Collaborates With Target—Hits Stores September 13

There's a new collaboration on the horizon at Target—and it has everything to do with a certain iconic Italian knitwear label. Get ready for Missoni for Target!

With apparel and accessories for women, men, girls, and baby, as well as home furnishings, Missoni for Target will be available September 13 through October 22, 2011 at all Target stores and Target.com. Items will range in price from $2.99 to $599.99, with most items less than $40. Sound amazing? Yep, it is.

Here's a sneak peek!

Sweater Coat, $79.99; Space-Dye Tights, $16

Sweater Dress, $54.99; Long Gloves, $19.99; Knit Clutch, $22.99

Velour Hoodie, $39.99; Jersey Cami, $19.99; Velour Short, $24.99; Tote, $34.99

Ballet Flats, $29.99

Sweater, $49.99

Throw, $39.99

Loops Toss Pillow, $29.99; Chevron Toss Pillow, $29.99

3-Speed Ladies' Comfort Bike, $399.99

 

Visit FIDM for more on the latest in fashion merchandising. 

Making Fashion Dreams Come True at FIDM

On last night’s Teen Choice Awards, millions of viewers learned about the ACUVUE® 1•DAY Contest campaign through a television commercial starring winner Shawn that featured FIDM.

A longer websiode features Shawn, a Canadian teen whose 1•DAY Dream was to be a fashion designer, as he gets surprised by celebrity mentor Meaghan Martin with a visit to FIDM to learn about fashion design, patternmaking, and draping with FIDM Instructor Nick Verreos. “I know so many incredible designers have come out of this school,” says Shawn. “I’ve dreamed of going to this school.”

 

And if that wasn’t enough, Shawn was then presented with a scholarship to attend fashion design college at FIDM! “Dreams really do come true,” he exclaimed. Last night, Meaghan, wearing a dress by NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos and David Paul, and Shawn attended the Teen Choice Awards for a star-studded evening. Other celebrity mentors for the contest included Joe Jonas, Charice, Allyson Felix, and Sterling Knight.

Visit the ACUVUE® YouTube Channel

Visit FIDM’s YouTube Channel 

Watch Teen Choice 2011 and an Exciting Webisode Featuring FIDM Tonight

What is the FIDM connection to a winner of the ACUVUE® 1•DAY Contest? See the excitement on FOX’s Teen Choice 2011 show tonight, August 7th, at 8/7C and watch the winner’s dream come true on the revealing video below!

You’ll see actress Meaghan Martin share tips as she introduces surprise after surprise including a FIDM star.

 

Read Nick's Blog here.

See more at the ACUVUE® YouTube Channel

Visit FIDM's YouTube Channel

Palo Verde HS FIDM Fashion Club President Allison Cox Writes Article on TOMS

Palo Verde High School FIDM Fashion Club President Allison Cox recently wrote an article for the Las Vegas Review Journal on the subject of Toms shoes.

Allison tells the story of how Toms got started and where the company is headed. Did you know that the name comes from "tomorrow." The original name for the concept was the "Shoes for Tomorrow Project."

And guess what. Toms is going to collaborate with Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's The Row to come out with an amazing fall line featuring plaid, wool cashmere, and herringbone styles for $98 - $150. Can't wait!

Read Allison's R-Jeneration article on lvrj.com!

 

New iPad App Teaches Fonts in a New Way

MFA design and technology student Dong Yoon Park figured that the iPad could be a better teaching tool than the old school textbook.

His app, Typography Insight (available on iTunes) displays the finest details of fonts such as Helvetica and Garamond, but allows for the manipulation of letters (unlike a book) so that students can learn the subtle differences between fonts.

"As tablet devices are designed as handheld objects, the screen is much closer to users, and they can provide more immersive experiences," says Park.

Read more at The Atlantic.

Learn more about typography by attending a Graphic Design School like FIDM!

JCPenney Contest: Vote For Your Favorite Designer

Vote for your favorite fashion school designer!

Bisou Bisou, jcpenney, and FIDM challenged a group of IMPD Student Designers to create runway styles. Led by Michele Bohbot, creator and designer of Bisou Bisou, the competition was narrowed down to four finalists and they need your help choosing which student will win the $2,000 scholarship!

To cast your vote for FIDM Students Jon Rosario, Jenna Goldberg, Jenny McClain, and Alyse Guercia, just post the name of your favorite designer in the moderator box at jcpenney's YouTube Channel.

Deadline to cast your vote is June 15!