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FIDM Alumnus Kevan Hall at L.A. Fashion Week

    One of the biggest shows of Spring 2010 Fashion Week was our very own alumnus Kevan Hall. His collection featured form-fitting floor-length gowns and beautiful spring wear. Not only was the collection stunning, but the atmosphere in the Universal Studios back-lot complemented the entire evening; there were beautiful cars sponsored by Rusnak Automotive, and complimentary food and drink. Check out the images from the entire evening, including backstage photos!

 

 

 

 

 

            Images courtesy of PhotosbyAM.com

    ~ Arali
 

London Calling: Fashion News from Across the Pond

We are excited to include the fashion observations of Grace A. to Fashion Club Daily. Grace is an adorable high school fashionista from one of the chicest cities in the world, London! She will be writing about her favorite subject from her home town. Take it away, Grace!



I went to see an exhibit in London called SHOWstudio. It was a collection of works from the SHOWstudio fashion website created by fashion photographer Nick Knight. It included collaborations with Gareth Pugh, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and advertising campaigns for brands such as Christian Dior, Lancome, Swarovski, and Yves Saint Laurent.

The show was loaded with creative and interesting pieces and it was really interactive. In the first room, you can design clothing for a giant statue of Naomi Campbell from a computer touch screen. You can even book tickets to see a live fashion photo-shoot. I spent over 2 hours there! It was amazing and I recommend it to everyone - whether you are interested in fashion or not. --Grace

Fashion Club's Leibi Carias Was Key Makeup Artist for Downtown LA Fashion Week!

Fashion Club's very own makeup artist Leibi Carias (who does the gorgeous makeup for Fashion Club's photo shoots) was the key makeup artist for Downtown LA Fashion Week, which was held at MOCA. Leibi is also the Beauty Director of Vampd Magazine and you can read more about her work here.

If you love the world of makeup you can learn more about majoring in Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing at FIDM!

Downtown L.A. Fashion Week: Skingraft

With Downtown L.A. Fashion Week in full swing, Skingraft presented their Spring 2010 line beautifully last night at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. The show opened with a choreographed performance embracing the spirit of the collection. The dancers moved like birds with broken wings and dreams of taking flight. And I mean that in a good way. The dance was full of emotion and strength. The theme of the show was interrupted flight, beginning with a nod to Amelia Earhart.


Photography | Joel W. Henderson

The dancers and models alike were capped with tightly fitting aviator hats.




My favorite piece was this dress with a bustier top reminiscent of an exoskeleton and a full skirt with layers of ruffled leather evoking debutante garb.


The bird on left shoulder added a thoughtful touch.


All of the looks came together in the final dress of the show. 


What would a Skingraft show be without their signature leather-armor look. At last, the bird has spread its wings and is ready to take flight.

For more Skingraft, click here.

--Gigi Hooghkirk

FIDM Students Compete During Style Week O.C.

    The second annual Style Week Orange County that ran September 24 - September 27 attracted more than 10,000 fashion lovers from all over California to view multiple sold out fashion events. 

Among the designers was our very own FIDM Instructor and Alumnus Nick Verreos, who showcased his own line, Nikolaki Designs. Other well-known designers included LRG, who had there first ever fashion show, Ezekiel, OC Metro, Creative Genius, and more.

There was even the Needles & Thread Competition, a "Project Runway" inspired design contest where six FIDM Debut designers showcased looks for Ezekiel's Spring 2010 Collection. The participants showed as many as five original looks on the runway.

Verreos told OC METRO, "The Needle & Thread Competition was amazing and Irvine Spectrum Center certainly raised the bar in showcasing upcoming designers and talent from Orange County."

The winner of this competition was Adrian Manuel of Los Angeles who received $4,000 scholarship from Ezekiel who will pick one of his designs from their Spring 2010 line. Runner up Liz Sandhoefner of Los Angeles was given a $2,000 scholarship from Ezekiel.

Images courtesy of 944.com

    ~ Arali

Whats on Your Calendar?

With enough fashion to last a lifetime during the month of October in Los Angeles, it's a good idea to plan ahead for the fashion runway shows you and your friends can attend!

Events courtesy of NBC Los Angeles Fashion Calendar:

Who: Houstina Summers & Leondra Renee of Cowgirl Heaven
What: Heaven on the Runway. Spring/Summer 2010 presentation
Where: Artist Palooza Studios, Santa Monica
When: October 8, 2009. 8pm
More Info: www.cowgirlheavenfashions.com & email: lafashionweekend@hotmail.com for ticket and invitation information
Fashion Tidbit: If you can’t make it to the show, at least show up for the red carpet at 8pm.

Who: Sjobeck
What: Sjobeck Malibu’s Spring 2010 presentation
Where: Live! on Sunset, West Hollywood
When: October 10 2009, 7pm
More Info: www.sjobeckmalibu.com & www.liveonsunset.com
Fashion Tidbit: Their last season show at BoxEight included an American Indian music and dance pre-presentation. What will they do this year?

Who: Hollywood Life
What: The Hollywood Style Awards 2009
Where: TBA
When: October 11, 2009
More Info: www.hollywoodlife.com
Fashion Tidbit: Hollywood Life is in good hands with its current Editor in Chief, Bonnie Fuller who used to be Editor in Chief of YM, Marie Claire, Glamour, Us Weekly, as well as Executive Vice President and Cheif Editorial Director of AMI.

Fashion Week Los Angeles

We are now one day away from the extravaganza that is Los Angeles Fashion Week. Keep an eye out on Fashion Club Daily for updates on shows and events that will be taking place throughout the month of October, including the Fresh Faces in Fashion LA where Gen Art and Rock Fashion Week LA collide. For more information about comprehensive listings visit LookbookLA.com.

Photos from 8th Annual Fashion for the Cure

Here are some photos from the 8th Annual Los Angeles County Affiliate Susan G. Komen Fashion for the Cure Benefit featuring the Diane von Furstenberg Collection.

Many were inspired by not only the colorful and delightful dresses and bathing suits from the DVF Cruise/Pre-Spring Collection shown at Smashbox studios in West Hollywood, but they were also inspired by those models who had fought the fight against cancer... and won. Many stood to give a standing ovation to those who definitely deserved to walk that runway.

Celebrities and fashion moguls all over Los Angeles gathered to place bids on silent auction items such as Hudson Jean, and splendid hotel get-aways. The auction was successful in raising money in order to find a cure for cancer.

    ~ Arali

"Breast cancer knows no boundary, be it age, gender, socio-economic status or geographic location," Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

What's Up L.A.?

Check out the series of events going on in Los Angeles this week!

Tuesday September 29 - A month-long tribute to John Hughes: Snackbar presents a screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off at Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood!

Wednesday September 30 - If you like upbeat, funky music, you'll love to see Data Rock at the El Rey Theatre! $17 at the door definitely beats paying high venue prices!

Thursday, October 1 - A collaborative showcase of eclectic talent that has been hand picked will be strutting their work in Santa Monica. For more information visit, RAWartist.org or LookBookLA.com.

Friday, October 2 - If you can't get enough of the performing arts, check out Steel Magnolias at La Mirada Theatre Oct 2-18.

Saturday, October 3 - Love fashion, art and music intertwined? Then you can't miss The Big Idea LA 2009. In one evening, they are bringing together artist, inventors, entertainers, and creative souls of all ages to showcase their big ideas...hope to see you there! 

    ~ Arali

New York Fashion Week - Finale

Highlights from New York Fashion Week Spring 2010

Today was the final day of Fashion Week in the Big Apple, and industry behemoths Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren were among the designers to show.  --Angel

Calvin Klein
Designer Francisco Costa brilliantly pulled off relaxed pieces that are still high fashion.

Allude
In her NY Fashion Week debut, designer Andrea Karg showed off a collection of luxurious cashmere pieces in sweet springtime silhouettes and colors.

L'Wren Scott
It doesn't get more girly than Scott's 'ladies who lunch,' 40s-esque collection for spring.

Ralph Lauren
All-American label Ralph Lauren took a Depression Era approach for spring fashion.