Name: Christa Brown
Age: 19
Hometown: Danville, Ca
FIDM Start Date, Major, and Campus:
October 2009
Merchandise Marketing
San Francisco Campus
Tell us a little about yourself: Ever since I was a young girl I have loved fashion. To have a career in fashion, whether it be buying for a store or just managing will be amazing. I am so excited to start FIDM. I know all of the classes will be so interesting and will help me learn all of the necessary knowledge for success in the fashion industry!
Sites you must visit daily: Style.com,
Denimology.com, and
Fashionclub.com!
Marc Jacobs Spring 2009
Favorite Designer: I love
Marc Jacobs. His designs present a classic and timeless aesthetic, always fit for the modern day, but representing a more vintage design.
Trend/item you're loving right now: Rocker chic. I can’t get enough of it!
Who is your style icon and why? My style icon would definitely be
Lauren Conrad. Her style is so trendy but never over-done. She always looks so great no matter where she is!
Manolo Blahniks
What is your dream fashion purchase? I have always dreamt of buying a pair of
Manolo Blahniks. All of the shoes are truly amazing!
What is the most beloved item in your wardrobe? This Elizabeth and James blouse I own. It is such a beautiful color and fits just right! I always get so many compliments when i wear it.
You're spending an afternoon shopping in the city of your choice. What's the city and itinerary? If I could pick one city to spend an afternoon of shopping in, it would most definitely be
New York. I would spend most of my time shopping at the
Ralph Lauren,
Nicole Miller,
Louis Vuitton, and
Valentino stores because I absolutely adore all of those designers.
If you could own the wardrobe of any film or TV character (past or present) whose would it be? Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in the
Sex and the City. Her style is truly unique and different. She makes a statement with every outfit she wears.
The ultimate accessory is... A great clutch for any night out!
How did you become aware of FIDM? A manager of mine told me about it. She told me how she went there and loved every moment of it.
How did you know that FIDM was the right college for you? I went to a year of junior college and I still could not figure out the exact major for me. After hearing about FIDM from my manager, I went on the website. I saw what FIDM had to offer and absolutely fell in love!
Describe how you felt when they told you that you were accepted? I was so unbelievably excited and relieved. I had put so much effort into the entire applications process and I felt that it all had finally paid off.
What part of starting FIDM are you most looking forward to? I am so excited to meet all of the other classmates of mine. I’m sure I will meet a lot of great people who share the same passion as me!
What do you expect to gain from attending FIDM? I expect to gain knowledge that will help me be successful in my career of choice, and gain lasting friendships.
What is your ultimate career goal after graduating from FIDM? My ultimate career goal is to be a buyer or a manager of a leading fashion company!
What advice would you give to students looking to be accepted into FIDM? If you feel that FIDM is the right choice for you, don’t hesitate to call an admissions advisor. They will help you with the whole process! FIDM is looking for those who truly want to make it in the fashion industry. If that’s you, then go for it!