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On the Catwalk

With L.A. Fashion Week up in the air, it's comforting to see that leading designers like Kevan Hall are going out on their own, regardless of a cohesive umbrella organization.

The FIDM Alumni is planning a charity runway show for March 19, 2009 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel according to the L.A. Times.

Pictured left is an African strapless gown that Hall showed for spring 2008. You might recognize it as the dress that Kimora Lee Simmons wore for the Met Gala.

We can't wait to see what he shows in March!

Fashion Club Holiday Gift Guide: For the Stocking

This marks our last day of Fashion Club's official Holiday Gift Guide. Here are some ideas for stocking stuffers -- all under $10! -- that are perfect for friends at school, co-workers, or family.

The Quad Camera, $9.99. Capture one second in four different pictures on a single print. Requires 35mm film. Available at Urban Outfitters.

Red Box 13-Pc Grooming Set, $10. Ideal for keeping his facial hair and nails trim and neat at a price we love. Available at Target.

Handbag Hook, $9.99. Bags are kept safe, secure and off the floor with this polished stainless steel hook that affixes to any table edge. Available at Container Store.

Whirly Hanging Candleholder, $2.95. Spheres of silver-painted handblown glass house a standard votive of tealight. Available at CB2.

Bliss Snow Wonder High Intensity Hand Cream, $8. Perfect for winter, this famed hand cream nourishes and moisturizes. Available at Sephora.

Fashion Club Holiday Gift Guide: For Fashion Lovers

Lightweight Two-Tone Scarf, $12.50. This lightweight scarf has a floral two-tone pattern that comes in pink, orange, chocolate brown, and black. Available at Old Navy.

Mohair Fedora, $24.50. Made of a soft knit, this chic fedora adds instant style to any winter look. Available at Gap.

Gabriella Rocha Lolla Flats, $55. With a bandana-inspired bow, this stylish flat is perfect for the holidays. Available at Zappos.

Goldie Vinyl Jacket, $37.50. For edgier fashion friends consider this gleaming long sleeve jacket, which looks great with jeans. Available at Forever 21.

Xhilaration Port Hole Frame Clutch, $16.99. Any look will get an injection of style with this purple clutch bag. Available at Target.

Do you love picking out fashions for your friends or figuring out what looks best? You could have a career as a fashion stylist. Read more about careers in Visual Communications.

Fashion Club Holiday Gift Guide: For Jewelry Lovers

Elsewhere Charm Necklace, $24. Channel Paris with this multi-tone triple strand chain necklace topped with charms like the Eiffel Tower. Available at Urban Outfitters.

Jewel Stud Ring, $3.80. Ring in the New Year with this sparkling polished metal ring studded with rhinestones. Available at Forever 21.

Sparkle Bangle Set, $38. Wrapped up in a chic black ribbon, this set comes with five stackable bangles. Available at Banana Republic.

Cupcake Pendant, $7.50. A sweet treat for any cupcake lover, this whimsical necklace adds flair to any look. Available at Claire's.

House of Harlow 1960 Black Leather Earring, $28. Nicole Richie designed these gold earrings with a black leather backing. Available at Kitson.

Did you know you can major in Jewelry Design at FIDM? Read all about this exciting program here!

Fashion Club Holiday Gift Guide: For the Face + Body

One of the best parts about the holiday season? The seasonal sets and extra cool products that the beauty brands put out. Here's the latest and greatest!

Dylan's Candy Bar Ice Cream Sugar Scrub, $20. In a Birthday Cake Batter scent, this scrub is an instant skin-softener. Available at Sephora.

 
The Art of Shaving's 4 Elements of The Perfect Shave Kit, $38. Your dad, brother, boyfriend or best guy pal will love shaving with this old school set. Available at Art of Shaving.

Too Faced's Naughty of Nice Set, $29.50. It's a double dose of beauty with this duo kit that works for day and night. Available at Too Faced.

Alterna's Caviar Moisture Travel Duo, $18. With winter upon us it's important to keep locks moisturized. Available at Beauty.com.

Stila's Shine On Gift of Glaze, $28. Featuring four top-selling shades and two new colors, these easy-to-click lip gloss pens give your lips a high-shine. Available at Sephora.

Have you ever wanted to create your own makeup line, start a perfume, or work in the industry? Check out the Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing major at FIDM!

Sneak Peek

Here's a first look at Louis Vuitton's spring ad campaign featuring Madonna! Photographer Steven Meisel (who Madonna has collaborated extensively with) shot her portrait-style with a French feel.

Will Michelle Choose Monique?

Women's Wear Daily has assembled a wonderful gallery of designer sketches for Michelle Obama to consider for inauguration night.

FIDM Alumni Monique Lhuillier is one of the illustrious designers up for consideration. Other designers that Mrs. Obama will have to choose from include Karl Lagerfeld, Diane Von Furstenberg, Peter Som, Zac Posen and Christian Lacroix, among others.

We think Monique's red show stopper gown would be perfect for the big night! Which one do you like best?

Tina Fey in Tommy

Tina Fey has had a big year (a new $5 million book deal, an Emmy for her show 30 Rock and those hilarious Sarah Palin impressions on SNL), but it's the new cover of Vanity Fair that is causing more buzz than all of the above.

The All-American style portrait -- courtesy of famed photographer Annie Leibovitz -- features a custom-made Tommy Hilfiger red, white, and blue dazzling pin-up number.

Do you love period costumes, like the '40s-inspired one Fey is wearing above? Look into a major in Theatre Costume Design!

Matthew Williamson is Up Next at H&M

In addition to providing fast (and affordable) fashion around the globe, H&M has brought the world's top designers (Stella McCartney and Karl Lagerfeld for example) to the masses with their collaborations. Up next is Brit designer Matthew Williamson, who will debut a summer collection for men and women on April 23, 2009! "Matthew has such a good eye and a way for working with prints that he mixes up in a new way. When he combines these things, you get a very contemporary London look," says H&M creative adviser Margareta van den Bosch.

Williamson's celeb fans include Selena Gomez, Sienna Miller, and Scarlett Johansson!

If you love all things fashion you might want to check into FIDM's well known Fashion Design Program.

The Great Outdoors

Lovers of the outdoors can’t get enough of Apparel Manufacturing Grad Alan Liu's Westcomb Outerwear! Known for high-tech and high-style outerwear for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, backpacking, and more, Westcomb has become an industry leader. “It has always been my goal to create a line that was extremely technical yet progressively styled and versatile,” says Alan, an avid snowboarder who takes advantage of British Columbia’s incredible mountains. “My mandate is to use materials from the industry's recognized innovators, and manufacturing processes that allow our products to have a level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that is unrivaled.” The men’s and women’s line features everything from high-tech hoodies to cargo pants with lumbar support. That's Alan on the slopes in Westcomb gear! -- Victoria