Name: Christina Nguyen
Age: 16 (a month away from turning 17)
City: San Jose, CA
FIDM Start Date, Major, and Campus: Summer 2010,
Fashion Design, San Francisco Campus
Tell us a little about yourself: Even though I was
the tough kid who played with dirt and liked to rough-house (even today), I was
and still am in love with fashion. I used to doodle designs when I was little,
and copy what my grandma did when she sewed. During my junior year of high
school, I was actually able to make my own prom dress, with the assistance of
my mom of course. As of today, I am overly excited about my early acceptance to
FIDM because I not only will get to learn about something I love, but will also
make a career out of.
Sites you must visit daily: Aside from my daily dose
of Facebook and Tumblr, I also
love to visit sites like LookBook.
A Look by Evan Biddell
Favorite Designer: I do not necessarily have a favorite
designer, but the designers I do love are Marc Jacobs, Betsey Johnson,
Christian Siriano from Project Runway, and Evan Biddell from Project Runway
Canada.
Trend/item you're loving right now: What I wear and
what trend I am into is usually based on my mood. But as of now, I love
loud-colored heels. When I wear them with an outfit consisting of neutral
colors, the heels just pop out. I feel confident and fun with them on.
Emma Watson
Who is your style icon and why? Emma Watson is my style
icon. She is absolutely gorgeous and classy. She is always put together and I
have yet to see an outfit to dislike on her.
What is your dream fashion purchase? It would be a
dream to own a wedding dress like the dress Christian Dior designed made of
tulle, cotton, florals, and pastel-colored satin. I came upon it in a book my
cousin let me borrow, Histoire de la mode: au XX siecle.
What is the most beloved item in your wardrobe? I
do not have an absolute beloved item in my wardrobe; more and more styles keep
coming. I can’t choose! But I do keep the jewelry and accessories my mom gave
me from back when she was younger with extra caution.
You're spending an afternoon shopping in the city of your
choice. What's the city and itinerary? New York! ..Or San Francisco and
then I would find all the thrift stores there. I love thrift stores, like
Crossroads, because there are the most unique, fabulous things you can find
there within an affordable price.
Taylor Momsen, Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl
If you could own the wardrobe of any film or t.v.
character whose would it be? I would own Jenny Humphrey’s wardrobe from
Season 2 of Gossip Girl. Her style is tough, but trendy and stylish at the same
time. It says “I may have style and I love to dress up, but don’t mess with
me.”
The ultimate accessory is... shoes <3
How did you become aware of FIDM? It was during my first
semester of junior year. My best friend Stephanie and I were hanging around
school during our free block when she saw an FIDM poster. “CHRISTINA! YOU
SHOULD TRY THAT!” she told me. After that, I searched up the school. It was not
until later on during the year that I actually signed up at a college fair that
I won a raffle to go to.
See what's happening at FIDM San Francisco
How did you know that FIDM was the right college for
you? I just had that gut feeling; this is the school for me. It’s hard to
explain, the city and colors inside the building had already given me an
awestruck. But in truth, I just knew it.
Describe how you felt when they told you that you were
accepted? It had not hit me at that moment, not entirely. The director was
sitting right in front of me as she told me right then and there after my
interview for early acceptance. Congratulations, and welcome to FIDM. It wasn’t
until I got into the car that reality struck. I wanted to jump around, and I
immediately called one of my closest friends. Not only was I proud of myself,
but those who meant a lot to me were proud too. There were those who tried to
talk me out of it, saying the fashion industry was just too difficult to get
into. I had proved them that I could do it; this is the start.
What part of starting FIDM are you most looking forward
to? I am more than excited to start. Right now, I am still in my senior year of
high school and I wish the school year would just fast forward. I am looking
forward to almost everything like finally learning about something I am truly
interested in and being able to be in the city.
High School Students at FIDM's 3 Days of Fashion
What do you expect to gain from attending FIDM? I am not
exactly sure. What I do know is that I expect to learn and know much more than
I started, and to have an unforgettable experience.
What is your ultimate career goal after graduating from
FIDM? My goal is to start something with my clothing designs in it; something
that makes people more confident and ready to take on the world when they wear
my designs. Oh and of course, wedding gowns are a must. :]
What advice would you give to students looking to be
accepted into FIDM? Be sure that FIDM is the school for you. If you are sure,
get as much information as possible about the school and get in contact with an
admissions advisor as soon as possible.
