NICK APPEARANCES.....FIDM DEBUT 2013 L.A. Fashion Gala: A Black Tie Affair!

 Nick Verreos--FIDM Debut 2013 L.A. Fashion Gala

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Last week was a busy week for me hosting many events for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and their DEBUT festivities--including the Debut 2013 Educators Luncheon, emceeing the L.A. Open House, making an appearance at the Fashion Club Debut 2013 Pre-Party, as well as several Debut Fashion Shows.

 David Paul and Nick Verreos, of NIKOLAKI--FIDM Debut 2013 L.A. Fashion Gala

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On Saturday, I had the honor of being invited--along with my NIKOLAKI partner David Paul--to the FIDM Debut 2013 L.A. Fashion Gala at Santa Monica's Barker Hangar. This is the "fancy" version of the previous days Debut show I hosted. It was a black tie event (well, at least for me!) that began with a "Cocktail Hour", followed by a sit-down dinner, a presentation of Scholarship trophies and then, the Debut Fashion Show! Here are some pics of the VIP'ers in attendance:

Academy Award Winners for Outstanding Costume Design (left to right) Colleen Atwood ("Chicago", "Memoirs of a Geisha" and "Alice in Wonderland") and Mark Bridges ( "The Artist")

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 Toni Hohberg, FIDM President and Jan Perry Los Angeles Council Woman, 9th District

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(Left to right): Nick Verreos, Doris Raymond, Owner of "The Way We Wore" vintage boutique and of Smithsonian Channel's "L.A. Frock Stars" and fashion designer Kevan Hall

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Nick Verreos with former MTV VJ Kennedy, Lisa Kennedy Montgomery

Nick Verreos with model/photographer Brandise Danesewich--Brandise is a DARLING--and she takes some AMAZING photos--she was on Project Runway and was also modeling at this year's Debut 2013

 Presenting the FIDM Scholarship Winners for 2013-2014--(left to right) Barbara Bundy, FIDM Vice President of Education, and Nick Verreos

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Barbara Bundy and Nick Verreos, during the FIDM Scholarships Trophy Presentation--with "Trophy Girls" models Sharaun Brown and Natalie Pack from L.A. Models wearing NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul--FIDM L.A. Fashion Gala

And now...here are some photos of the Debut 2013 show, beginning with the FIDM Theater Costume designs created by graduates of the Advanced Study Program in Theater Costume Design for "Lés Miserables":

 FIDM Theatre Costume Designers present Lés Miserables--FIDM Debut 2013 Fashion Gala

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FIDM Debut 2013: ten (sometimes more) graduating students of the Fashion Design Program are chosen for the Debut--where they get to work for approximately 10 months on creating a collection--from sketch to drape, pattern, to cutting and sewing--and then present it at this fabulous Debut; it's their "debut" into the industry! Here are samples of this year's designs:

Ahmad Murtaza--FIDM Debut 2013

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Benny Dam--FIDM Debut 2013

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 Brittany Luttio--FIDM Debut 2013

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Maggie King--FIDM Debut 2013

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Kelly Knaggs--Signal Snowboards partnered with FIDM to have the Graphic Design students deign original snowboards and FIDM Debut designer Kelly Knaggs created their action sportswear snowboarding outfits

Octavius Terry--FIDM Debut 2013

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Jordan Service--FIDM Debut 2013

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Katherine Chick--FIDM Debut 2013

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Christine Ko--FIDM Debut 2013

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Brandon McDonald--FIDM Debut 2013

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Cheers to another FABULOUS Debut Fashion Gala!

Security!!! Naturally--as it has become tradition--I had to get one final photo with the wonderful Barker Hangar/FIDM Debut Fashion Show Security Team--they are THE BEST in the business! I had a great time attending the FIDM Debut 2013 L.A. Fashion Gala, along with David, and congrats to all the FIDM Debut designers for such fabulous work! Until next year! xoxo

NICK APPEARANCES.....Day Two FIDM Debut 2013: FIDM L.A. Open House, Fashion Club Pre-Party + More!

Nick Verreos--FIDM Debut 2013 Fashion Club Party, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

 Nick Verreos hosting FIDM Debut 2013 Day Two--with models wearing his new "NV Nick Verreos" dresses, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Continuing with my FIDM Debut 2013 Recaps, we're onto Day Two (Click HERE for the "Day One" recap). Day Two was a very, very big day for me. I had to go to the Downtown L.A. main campus of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM to emcee the L.A. Open House, then go to Santa Monica to make a "special appearance" for picture taking at the Fashion Club Debut 2013 Pre-Party, and then I had to host the actual Debut 2013 Fashion Show as well as do my Meet-and-Greet afterward in my "Nick tent". Without further ado...let's get to my Recap:

L.A. Open House:

 Open House Panel (left to right): Chase Vance, Sarah Stimpson, Matt Hulsey, Gabriela Sanchez and Jessica Chavez--FIDM L.A. Open House

FIDM L.A. held their annual "Debut 2013 Open House" right on Hope Park, adjacent to the main campus. There were several huge tents set up and it was packed with every seat taken! The FIDM Open House is a way anyone interested in possibly attending FIDM--along with their parents/family members--to tour the campus, get to know the facilities, meet instructors, grads, and speak to Admissions Advisors about the college.

 Front View (from the stage) of the audience at FIDM L.A. Open House 2013--Hope Park FIDM L.A. Main Campus

 Side View--Of course, I couldn't miss the lovely gals--and a couple of guys--in the FIDM L.A. Open House 2013 audience sitting on the side of the stage--Hope Park, Downtown Los Angeles

As the Official Spokesperson for FIDM, I had the honor of emceeing the Open House which I began with greeting the audience. I then held an FIDM Open House Runway Walk-Off, where I chose people from the audience--at random--to do a runway walk right in the middle of the tent!

It was so much fun! Amongst all the future "Naomi Campbell's", there was a beauty queen with a crown and sash (see photo above), a fashionista mom with a great hat, plus I even tried to set up an "Open House Love Connection" as well!

Afterward, I hosted a panel discussion with FIDM grads, discussing their experiences at FIDM and what they were up to now--and what advice they could best give incoming FIDM students in regards to how to get the most out of the College.

Then, I took lots of pics with the attendees in an informal "Nick Open House Meet-and-Greet"--Next, I grabbed a quick lunch (a boy's gotta eat!), did an outfit change (to a Calvin Klein Collection apple green suit!) and then, headed to The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, to make a special Photo-Op Appearance at the Fashion Club Debut 2013 Pre-Party, as well as to host the FIDM Debut 2013 Fashion Show.

Fashion Club Debut 2013 Pre-Party Pics:

"Celebrity Corner with Nick Verreos" sign at the Barker Hangar Fashion Club Debut 2013 Pre-Party tent

The Hors d'oeuvres table at the Fashion Club Debut 2013 Pre-Party--Barker Hangar 

Picture Taking with Nick--Fashion Club Debut 2013 Pre-Party

Debut 2013 Day Two:

 Nick Verreos hosting Day Two FIDM Debut 2013 Fashion Show

Sitting Pretty--Nick Verreos at the FIDM Debut 2013--flanked by models in NIKOLAKI gowns and NV Nick Verreos dresses

Nick Verreos enjoying the "Chairing Styles" chairs--FIDM Debut 2013-- FIDM's Chairing Styles incorporates the Textile Design students who design the fabric for the upholstery and the
clothing; the Interior Design students design a chair that incorporates
the fabric, and the Fashion Design students create an outfit that
matches the chair. Interior Design students are paired with a chair
manufacturer who donates their materials and craftsmanship to make these
one-of-a-kind prototypes.

Cutie Patooties--Nick Verreos with the child models of one of the collections from FIDM Advanced Fashion Design Program student Maggie King--FIDM Debut 2013

Post Debut Meet-and-Greet:

Following the FIDM Debut 2013 fashion Show, I had the pleasure of signing autographs and taking photos with many of the attendees...

The Line--Check out the line for my "Nick Meet-and-Greet" on Day Two of Debut 2013!

Meet-and-Greet Pics Day Two FIDM Debut 2013

And Last But Not Least...

I had to get a photo withe my FIDM PR girls--Rachel, Sydney and Amber! They are THE BEST! So much fun having these ladies around! They make everything go swimmingly! #LOVE

**Next Up: FIDM Debut 2013 Day Three--The Los Angeles Fashion Gala Night!

NICK APPEARANCES.....Nick Verreos Hosts the FIDM Debut 2013 Educators Luncheon, Day One FIDM Debut 2013

Nick Verreos and models--all from L.A. Models (Natalie Pack wearing the gold paillette gown is the current "Miss California USA"!)  in NIKOLAKI Collection gowns and new NV Nick Verreos dress line--FIDM Debut 2013 Day One, Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Last week was a very, very busy week for me: it was the FIDM Debut Week/Weekend! As the Official Spokesperson for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM, I was honored to have been asked--once again--to host the FIDM Debut 2013 shows.

Nick Verreos On The Big Screen--FIDM Debut 2013, Barker Hanger Santa Monica California

FIDM's annual DEBUT Runway Show attracts nearly 10,000 people over three
days and features designs by graduating students in FIDM's Fashion
Design and Theatre Costume Design Advanced Study programs, as well as
work from Interior Design, Digital Media, and Textile Design students.
The extravaganza concludes on the third night with the DEBUT Runway Show
& Gala, a scholarship fundraising event attended by industry
notables, FIDM Alumni, and fashion celebrities (that post will follow, of course!).



Here's my "FIDM 2013 Day One" Recap:



First up, hosting the Educators Luncheon at the Millennium Hotels Biltmore Downtown L.A. Hotel:

Nick Verreos hosting FIDM Debut 2013 Educators Luncheon, Millennium Hotels Biltmore Los Angeles Hotel

On Thursday afternoon--before the first Debut 2013 runway showing--I hosted the "FIDM Debut 2013 Educators Luncheon", an annual event organized by FIDM for eductacors/teachers across the country. I had a BLAST mingling with all the teachers from all over the U.S., doing some special "Nick Educators Luncheon Red Carpet" commentating, emceeing a panel of FIDM's International Manufacturing and Product Development/IMPD graduates/alumn, as well as emceeing a very informative and interactive game.

Nick & The Cougars--Nick Verreos and his "Cougar Girls"--educators in cougar-printed ensembles, FIDM Debut 2013 Educators Day Luncheon, Millennium Hotel Biltmore Los Angeles Hotel

Nick Verreos with FIDM International Manufacturing and Product Development/IMPD panel guest speakers (left to right) Melanie Magnus, Nicole Guerboian, and Catherine Belgiano--FIDM Debut 2013 Eductaors Luncheon, Millennium Hotels Biltmore Los Angeles Hotel

Nick Sketch--One of the educators--Carlotta Maggi (above with Nick Verreos) of Santiago High School in Corona California--drew a very special illustration just for me, and brought it to the FIDM Debut 2013 Educators Luncheon! Needless to say: LOVE HER!!!

After Hosting the FIDM Debut 2013 Educators Luncheon, it was time to head to the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica to emcee Day One of FIDM Debut 2013 Fashion Show:

Nick Verreos, Debut 2013, The Barker Hanger Santa Monica California

 Nick Verreos hosting the FIDM Debut 2013 Fashion Show, Day One

 NV Divas--Nick Verreos and models Rina (left) and Beth (right) wearing two dresses from his new "NV Nick Verreos" dress line--a one shoulder black jersey with faux leather midriff corset and a jersey polka dot print cowl neck tunic dress--available at Dillard's and Lord & Taylor next month!

 Designer and Designs--Nick Verreos with models wearing his NIKOLAKI gowns and NV Nick Verreos dresses--FIDM Debut 2013 (Day One), The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

FIDM Debut 2013 Day One Meet and Greet: After my hosting duties, I had the opportunity to do a "Nick Meet-and-Greet' in my very own tent outside the Barker Hangar to take photos and sign autographs... here are photos from my "Day One" FIDM Debut 2013 Meet-and-Greet:

 The NV Line--The line outside my "Nick Tent", Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

 AWWW! One lovely girl who stopped by my "FIDM Debut 2013" Meet-and-Greet, began shakin' and (I think) cryin'!! I was about to start crying myself!! She was THE CUTEST!!! I felt like Justin Bieber. For a HOT Minute. Thank you.

My Biggest Fan--and her boyfriend--FIDM Debut 2013 Day One Meet-and-Greet "Nick Tent"

**Next Up--FIDM Debut 2013 Open House, Fashion  Club Party and Debut 2013 Day Two