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Make Your Holidays Sparkle with FashionClub.com!

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend... But so are pearls, gold earrings, charms, and bracelets! This winter, Make Your Holidays Sparkle with November's exciting new theme at FashionClub.com!

This holiday season, deck the halls with boughs of jewelry as we show the hottest styles around! Did you know that FIDM is known for its industry-leading Jewelry Design program? It's true! Check out the season's most-talked about pieces from FIDM grads like Rafia, Bansri Joaillerie, Vitalwan, and Isaiah Garza! Plus, with our exclusive Jewelry Trends to Inspire You, we'll have you looking fabulous in no time!

Looking to beat the cold this winter? Stay warm with our 5 Fab Movies starring Jewelry! These are films that feature show-stopping pieces, and star on-screen legends like Nicole Kidman, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe and Kate Winslet! But don't take our word for it... Watch these dazzling films and see why they deserve to be in your permanent collection! 

Now that you've seen some of the world's most fabulous jewelry, meet one of its most exciting designers, Tarina Tarintino! A fourteen year veteran of the jewelry design industry, Tarintino designed a collection honoring the 70th Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz that appeared at FIDM Museum and Galleries earlier this year! Learn more about this iconic woman who has created pieces for the likes of Cameron Diaz, Avril Lavigne, and Miley Cyrus!

Finally, keep the momentum of an exciting holiday season going by starting your own High School FIDM Fashion Club! Whether its jewelry design, fashion design, or another one of FIDM's 18 exciting majors you crave, there's no better time to get started with your own fashion club!

'Tis the season to get stylish with FashionClub.com!

Enjoy!

--Alaythia 

Opening Party: The Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design

Over 100 costumes from your T.V. favorites like Gossip Girl, Grey Gardens, and the Lifetime movie Coco Chanel fill the FIDM Museum & Galleries for this year's Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design exhibition open through September 6, 2009 on the L.A. Campus. Here are a few images from the opening party. You can find items related to the exhibition on the fidmmuseumshop.com. The exhibition also features the winning collection by FIDM Grad and Project Runway: Season 5 winner Leanne Marshall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images Courtesy of LookBookLA.com

    ~ Arali

Downtown Art Walk: June 2009

Many gathered to view FIDM's Wizard of Oz anniversary exhibition at the FIDM Museum & Galleries for June's Art Walk. We also traveled around Gallery Row to check out the rest of the exciting displays of art in the city. Check out the photos! Art Walk happens every second Thursday of every month: come down and check out what FIDM is displaying every month!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images courtesy of PhotosbyAM.com

- Arali

VIP Exhibition Opening for The Wizard of Oz

FIDM Museum & Galleries hosted a VIP opening on June 9, 2009 for The Wizard of Oz anniversary celebration! Check out the celebrities who came to join the festivities along with some of our other highlights, including the fabulous jewelry debuted by Tarina Tarantino.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images courtesy of LookbookLA.com

- Arali

Follow the Yellow Brick Road...

The Wizard of Oz is turning 70 and FIDM is hosting the birthday bash!  From June 10-21, the FIDM Museum & Galleries will be displaying The Ruby Slipper Collection, a collection of Dorothy's iconic ruby slippers reinvented by 19 top designers (Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, and more!), and the Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection, featuring one-of-a-kind interpretive works.

The exhibition is free to the public and open daily from 10am to 4pm.  Don't miss it!

Visit the FIDM Museum & Galleries page on FIDM.edu for more details.  --Angel

Tarina Tarantino at FIDM Museum Store

To add to the fabulous opening of the "Ruby Slipper Collection" and "Inspirations of Oz" Exhibition, the FIDM Museum & Galleries Store will be featuring an exclusive line of jewelry by Tarina Tarantino. You can't help but gasp at the amazing jewels and the size of the jewelry, which evokes style and glamour. Here is a sneak peek of some pieces featured in the store. You can also buy Tarantino's jewelry online at the fidmmuseumshop.com. The Exhibition will be open to the public on Wednesday, June 10th.

 

Downtown Art Walk

    Paintings such as "The Roamin' Empire" and "The Left Hand Journals" by artist and FIDM Instructor Ron Pastucha were on display at the FIDM Museum & Galleries during May's Downtown Art Walk. Check out more photos from this month's art walk below!

Alumni Trunk Show

Check out all the amazing products by FIDM Alumni at our Alumni Trunk Show, hosted by The FIDM Museum & Galleries.   --Arali

FIDM's Annual Costume Design Exhibition Features Three Oscar Nominees!

The Oscars® are exactly one month away, but you if you live in the Los Angeles area you have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the silver screen's finest costumes! The 17th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design opens at FIDM on Wednesday, January 28, and runs through Sunday, March 29. The FIDM Musem & Galleries has costumes from Best Costume Design nominees "The Curious Case of Bejamin Button," "The Duchess," and "Milk." The exhibition is free to the public and features amazing costumes from some of 2008's best films, including the Academy Award®-winning "Elizabeth: The Golden Age." This exciting exhibition draws thousands of fashion fans, costume designers, and even celebs!

MySpace Exclusive Contest 4: FIDM's Autographed 'Lessons of a Lipstick Queen' Giveaway!

Hey there, Fashionistas! If you have a MySpace page and want to win an awesome prize from your friends at FIDM: The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, then we've got a contest for you!

Because you helped make our first three MySpace Exclusive Contests, FIDM Gear Giveaway, FIDM Color Creation, and FIDM "Cover Look" Creation such huge successes, we are pleased to be bringing you yet another fantastic and fun MySpace Exclusive!

   

Recently, the fabulous beauty business entrepreneur Poppy King stopped by our very own FIDM Museum Store for a reading of her book. Later that evening, Poppy even joined FIDM Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Grads for a networking event. Poppy was extremely gracious, and autographed a copy of her book for us! 

We are giving away our personally autographed copy of Poppy King's book Lessons of a Lipstick Queen: Finding and Developing the Great Idea that Can Change Your Life.

     

"In Lessons of a Lipstick Queen, Poppy reveals how she managed to launch a multimillion-dollar business, extracting valuable lessons from the experience as she goes along. Through Poppy's example, you can learn how to become a real entrepreneur- from recognizing a good idea and finding financing, to marketing yourself and your brand, to approaching the media, and avoiding common pitfalls. In a world where everyone is looking to get ahead, it's essential to think like an entrepreneur. Much more than just a guide to success, Lessons of a Lipstick Queen is a candid adventure story designed to take you on a journey of self-discovery."

To enter to win this amazing autographed book, simply:

1.) Write an essay of 250 words or fewer describing your entrepreneurial idea. Tell us about your original idea to start your very own company, product line, business, etc. Describe in detail why your idea is so unique, who your customer is, and how you plan to execute your vision. Please include a photo that will manifest your idea and enhance your submission. In addition, please describe which FIDM major and degree(s) would aid you in making your dream a reality.

2.) Send your essay and photo along with your name, age, mailing address, and MySpace URL to FIDMPublicationSF@yahoo.com. That's it! You will be entered to win the fabulous, autographed Lessons of a Lipstick Queen Book!  

ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to anyone who is a legal resident of the continental United States and is aged 14 or older. Contest is void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions, and where restricted or prohibited by law.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Submissions will be judged by sponsor based on the following criteria: 50% creativity, 25% adherence to the instructions, and 25% grammar/spelling.

DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Good Luck and Stay Fashionable!

-- Alaythia