A Few Favorites from NY Fashion Week

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week has moved on to London, Milan, and Paris, but our office is still buzzing over the Fall 2012 collections that were just presented in New York. There were so many incredible looks from favorites like Diane von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs, and FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier, as well as emerging labels like Brood and Skaist-Taylor. It'd be impossible to list all of our favorites, but here are a few of the shows we can't stop talking about. --Angel

SKAIST-TAYLOR
The original founders of Juicy Couture (FIDM Grad Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor) are back in the fashion game with a fabulous new label. For fall they did a collection that was positively dripping in '70s glamour (think fur, paisley prints, wide-brim fedoras, and lamé), plus the design duo reincarnated the velour track pants that put them on the fashion map, into insanely chic trousers.

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
It was all about bold color at Diane von Furstenberg's Fall 2012 show, a refreshing change from the blacks, greys, and burgandies that are so typical of fall fashion. And we're not just talking pops of color here and there--the designer was quite liberal, using reds, pinks, mustard, teal, and purple. True to DVF form, there were also some amazing prints to drool over.

MARC JACOBS
One of the most coveted tickets of the entire week (who wouldn't want an invite), Marc Jacobs put on a show that can only be described as breathtaking. It was a fashion lover's dream with tons of color, mixed prints, volume, luxurious mink (in the form of enormous hats), and sparkle.

 

ALICE + OLIVIA
What we love about Stacy Bendet is that season after season she designs clothes that are as fun to look at as they are to wear, conjuring up fond memories of playing dress up as kids. And isn't that what fashion is about, after all--playing dress up as a means to express ourselves in this game called life. Pretty deep, huh? Yeah, we went there.

Head to FIDM Magazine for more of our favorites from New York Fashion Week.

Images courtesy of Style.com

Freedom and Fashion 3rd Annual Fair Trade Fashion Show December 17

Freedom and Fashion is hosting their 3rd Annual Fair Trade Fashion Show on Saturday, December 17, in Downtown Los Angeles.

This inspiring organization joins the fight against human trafficking by promoting socially conscious fashion brands through fashion shows, where the merchandise is for sale! A perfect event for the holidays—feel good about your purchases while making headway on your holiday shopping list!

Plus, you'll have the opportunity to network with representatives from cause-related organizations.

Purchase tickets for this great event at freedomandfashion.com.

Read more about this organization's initiatives here.

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.)

Trabuco Hills High School FIDM Fashion Club Puts On Fashion Show to Benefit Cancer-Fighting Classmate

The Trabuco Hills High School FIDM Fashion Club put on a fashion show, raising over $1000 to support Alexis, a classmate friend fighting a rare form of cancer!

Under the leadership of FC President Sahar Ghassemi, Rewind Benefit Fashion Show featured fashions from the past decade influencing today's styles. They also had a dance crew perform from their school, and they held a raffle drawing.

This was the club's first fashion show and it was an ultimate success, thanks to their volunteer models, Athena Beauty School for hair and makeup, and DJ Duzit.

Way to go, Trabuco Hills H.S. Fashion Club! What an inspiration you all are, especially beautiful Alexis!

Next Year's Fashion Club Officers
Alexis in the middle, wearing a silk scarf.

Fashion Club Officers, Members, and Advisor

Estrella Foothills High School FC President Produces Eco-Friendly Fashion Show

Estrella Foothills High School Fashion Club put on an amazing eco-fashion show recently. Senior Stephanie Jackson, Founder and President of the Estrella Foothills H.S. Fashion Club, collaborated with the Art Club to produce the runway show. All garments were handmade from common or disposable materials.

Garments included:

• t-shirts with magazine strips attached
• belts made from ping pong balls and soda caps
• skirt made from red plastic cups
• butcher paper dress
• newspaper bows and bracelets
• skirt made from CDs
• Wal-Mart plastic dress
• top made from tinfoil cupcake wrappers
• dress made from a reflective windshield cover

Stephanie Jackson, Founder and President of Estrella Foothills H.S. Fashion Club

Congratulations to Stephanie Jackson and her entire team for putting on a successful show! Way to raise awareness—and display such amazing creativity! These future fashion school students show a lot of promise! 

El Segundo High School FIDM Fashion Club Hosts Fashion Show

The El Segundo High School FIDM Fashion Club hosted a fashion show on May 7, 2011, starring the children from the Richstone Family Center in Hawthorne, California.

The Fashion Club raised enough money to dress 30 kids in the latest trends for the "Feel Good Fashion Show." At the end of the event, the club surprised the Richstone kids and gifting them their outfits! How awesome is that.

Fashion Club President Mariesa Irene was the Featured Fashion Club Member on FashionClub.com in November last year. In her interview, she said her club planned to adopt the Richstone Family Center to do fun arts and crafts, such as making accessories, with the children. "This project is very close to our hearts. We are looking forward to making a difference in the lives of others."

Congratulations to Mariesa Irene and the entire El Segundo FIDM Fashion Club for a fantastic runway fashion show event! Great work.

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Agoura Hills High School FIDM Fashion Club Holds 5th Annual Fashion Show

Agoura Hills High School FIDM Fashion Club put on their 5th Annual Fashion Show on Friday last week. Eleven designers designed and created 5 looks each, with individual themes ranging from "Halloween Circus" and "Lady Gaga" to "Modern Day Fairy Tale" and "Nature."

The runway show was spearheaded by FIDM Fashion Club Advisor, Kim Speth, who teaches Fashion Merchandising at Agoura Hills. She said none of the students received extra credit. They just did it because "they are passionate about what they do."

Stephanie Minas won the Best of Show Award for her "Getty Architecture/Black Swan" collection, and Morgan Thornsley's "Mysterious Chic & Flirty" collection won the Most Likely to be Seen in a Store Award.

Congratulations to all the designers in the Agoura Hills High School FIDM Fashion Club. Great job!

Meet Tim Gunn This Saturday, 4/16, at Fashion Island in Newport Beach

Photo | Thomas Whiteside

Don't you just love Tim Gunn. Well, now's your chance to meet him fashion college kids!

He'll be at Fashion Island this Saturday, April 16, hosting a Spring 2011 fashion show featuring collections from Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York, and Lucky Brand Jeans. The style expert will talk about the importance of style, proportion, and fit while showing how the pieces on the runway are perfect additions to an already existing wardrobe. 

 
No need to RSVP, but we suggest you arrive early as seating is limited.
 
And get this. With any qualifying purchase of $150 or more you can have your photo taken with him on the runway! How awesome is that! Shopping + Tim Gunn + Newport Beach = pure bliss. Ahhh...

Date: April 16, 2011
Time: 1:00pm
Where: Fashion Island
Neiman Marcus/Bloomingdale's Court
401 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA

Tim Gunn currently serves as co-host and mentor of the Lifetime television program Project Runway. Gunn’s latest book, Gunn’s Golden Rules, was released in September 2010 and rose to #5 on the New York Times bestseller list. He is also the Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne Inc.

Vena Cava at New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week is well underway with top designers' Fall/Winter 2012 Collections and our friends over at MAC Cosmetics sent us their face chart for the Vena Cava fashion show. So gorgeous I had to share it with you. Check out how it translates on the runway models. Makeup Artist Christian McCulloch says, "Makeup is the accessory, the perfect jewel...playful, but chic."

If you love these looks, and want to learn more about textiles and fashion, consider an education from a fashion design school. 

Runway Photos | Style.com

Don't Miss FIDM's Open House & Runway Show for Out-of-State Prospective Students

If you live outside of California and are interested in experiencing everything FIDM has to offer, you won't want to miss this event! Tour FIDM's Los Angeles Campus and attend a special preview presentation of our annual DEBUT Runway Show on Friday, March 18, 2011! Get the details and RSVP.

Learn about our 20 creative majors, see the dynamic learning environment, and attend FIDM's incredibly popular annual Runway Show featuring designs by our graduating students.

(For High School Juniors, Seniors, and Graduates residing outside the State of California)

Learn more about Fashion Schools in California!