NIKOLAKI.....FIDM Red Carpet Trends Nikolaki Fashion Show at FIDM Museum, The Blog Recap Photo Gallery!

Nick Verreos hosts "FIDM Red Carpet Trends Nikolaki Fashion Show" at FIDM Museum

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

Last week, I had the honor of hosting a fabulous FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Museum showcasing the newest "Red Carpet Collection" gowns from the NIKOLAKI line designed by myself and David Paul.

Barbara Bundy, FIDM Museum Director and FIDM Vice President of Education

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

The evening was a celebration of all things Hollywood and Red Carpet. In the lead-up to the Academy Awards, FIDM Museum asked me to host this fabulous event in the "foyer"/lobby of the new 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition. As an alumni of FIDM and the College's Official Spokesperson, of course, I jumped at the chance. I was also honored once I found out that the ever-so-chic Barbara Bundy--FIDM Museum Director and Vice President of Education at FIDM--would be introducing me!

 Red Carpet Invite: FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photo Courtesy of Victor Hugo Padilla Instagram, victorhugodelrey

Not only would I show what trends one might see on the 2014 Oscars Red Carpet with our NIKOLAKI
gowns but there would also be Champagne, "savories" (a mashed potato
bar!), plus every guest had a chance to check out the fabulous
exhibition which includes over 100 costumes, including the five Academy
Award nominees for Best Costume Design.

 Outdoors Fab--the scene outside, prior to the beginning of the FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photo Courtesy of Victor Hugo Padilla Instagram, victorhugodelrey

 Mashed Potato "Bar": FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photo Courtesy of Victor Hugo Padilla Instagram, victorhugodelrey

Gilded Chairs: FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

 Gowns Ready: FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photo Courtesy of FIDM Instagram fidmcollege

Nikolaki Duo: Designers David Paul and Nick Verreos--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Pics of the NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 "Red Carpet Hollywood" collection:

Model Tylynn in a NIKOLAKI creme silk chiffon hand-gathered "Goddess" gown with "Watteau" back and golden sequined accents--Backstage, pre-show, FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Model Amanda in terracotta red one shoulder matte jersey darped gown with gathered torso and side front slit--Backstage, pre-show, FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Model Janica in lemon yellow striped silk organza ball gown with high front neck, open back, pleated full back gown-skirt and hand-sewn Swarovski crystal straps--Backstage pre-show, FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Chatting Couture: Models pre-show backstage--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Gown Trends:

Full Gowns: (Left to right) lemon yellow striped silk organza ball gown with high front neck,
open back, pleated full back gown-skirt and hand-sewn Swarovski crystal
straps, and Op-Art "confetti" printed silk gazar hi-lo gown with plum caviar beaded front neckline detail--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

 Photos Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

Metallic Shimmer: NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 gowns (Left to right) silver and black silk chiffon paillete gown with capelet, cowl-front and side-front slit; gold pailllette-over-silk chiffon column gown with draped detail and side slit--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photos Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward

Teal and Structured Draped: Teal-colored silk duchesse satin gown with draped front, fuller bottom skirt and jeweled neckline detail--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photos Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages (left), Evans Vestal Ward (right)

Column Silhouette: Plum-colored "caviar" beaded column gown with front side pleats, open back and back bias-cut cowl drape--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photos Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward

Dramatic Drape and Caped Chic: (Left to right) Bubblegum pink silk duchesse satin gown with dramatic front cascade folds and draped top and side-front slit; black silk crepe-back satin gown with silk chiffon cape, structured shoulders and jeweled waist-- FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photos Courtesy of  Evans Vestal Ward

 Draped Terracotta Red: Model Amanda Fields models NIKOLAKI matte jersey one shoulder draped gown with gathered front torso and skirt detail--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

  Bubblegum Fab: Model Tylyyn Nguyen models bubblegum pink silk duchesse satin NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 gown--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

 NIKOLAKI designers David Paul (left) and Nick Verreos (right) during the Finale of the FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

 NIKOLAKI designers Nick Verreos and David Paul--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

 Designers and Models: NIKOLAKI designers Nick Verreos and David Paul with models in NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 gowns--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Check out some of the coverage of this great event:

California Apparel News

TheMint.LA

VeryVeryChic

TheGraciousLady

SoWhatToTwenty



...And Click HERE to view the full NIKOLAKI "Red Carpet Collection"

FIDM MUSEUM.....Filming International Press segments for the "22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design" Exhibition

Nick Verreos--filming interviews with international press at FIDM Museum's 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

In the lead up to Sunday night's 86th Annual Academy Awards, as the Official Spokesperson for my Alma Mater, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM, I had the pleasure of filming many interviews with the international press at the FIDM Museum's "22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition". 

It seems EVERYONE was interested in not just the Oscars Red Carpet Fashion but also the COSTUMES of the Academy Awards-nominated films. Now, speaking of the Costumes, time to congratulate the Winner of the Costume Design Academy Award...

"The Great Gatsby"--Costumes can be seen at the FIDM Museum's 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

 Catherine Martin, Winner of the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for "The Great Gatsby"

Now, here are some fun Behind-the-Scenes pics from some of the many interviews I did with the foreign media at the FIDM Museum's 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition:

 Nick Verreos and Cecilia Li, China Movie Channel's "World Film Report"--with the costumes of "Star Trek Into Darkness" in the background--FIDM Museum

 Nick Verreos with a correspondent from ETTV America Chinese Taipei TV--with "The Great Gatsby" costumes in the background--FIDM Museum

Nick Verreos with TV Azteca Siete's Linet Puente and Maximiliano Villegas filming for "Hablemos Del Oscar" ("Let's Talk About The Oscars") TV Special--FIDM Museum

 Nick Verreos filming a TV segment with Thailand's "Nine Entertain" TV Show--with "The Great Gatsby" costumes in the background--FIDM Museum

Don't Miss the FIDM Museum's "22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition" where you can see over 100 costumes from 20+ films, including the FIVE Costume Design Academy Award Nominees--and the Winner, "The Great Gatsby"!



It's FREE and open 10 am-5 pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays until April 26th!

FIDM Museum.....Opening Night Reception of the 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, A Photo Recap!

"American Hustle" Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson and Nick Verreos--Opening Night Reception of FIDM Museum & Galleries 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

This past weekend was the Opening Night Reception to the 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising FIDM Museum & Galleries in Downtown Los Angeles. As the college's Official Fashion Spokesperson, I was privileged enough to attend the event and get to meet some of the costume designers whose designs are being featured--as well as much, much more.  

*This year is the 22nd year of this exhibition

*There are over 100 costumes from 20+ films on display

*The Exhibition is now open until April 26

*Closed on Sundays and Mondays

*It is FREE to the public

*Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.



Address:

FIDM Museum & Galleries

FIDM/ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

910 So. Grand Ave.

Los Angeles California 90015

Ground Floor, Park side

Costumes displayed at the Exhibition include...

“Lee Daniels’ The Butler” costumes by designer Ruth E. Carter--two costumes worn by Oprah Winfrey (coral colored dress and black and white jumpsuit above) are at the exhibition--FIDM Museum & Galleries, 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition" 

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” costumes by designer Trish Summerville--FIDM Museum & Galleries, 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition"

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

 

“Pacific Rim” costumes by designer Kate Hawley--FIDM Museum & Galleries, 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition"

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

"Man of Steel": The Superman costume, costumes by designer James Acheson and Michael Wilkinson--FIDM Museum & Galleries, 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

Also at the 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition at FIDM Museum & Galleries are the FIVE Academy Award Nominees for Outstanding Costume Design:

“The Great Gatsby” costumes by designer Catherine Martin, 2014 Oscar® Nominee for Costume Design--FIDM Museum & Galleries, 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

“American Hustle” costumes by designer Michael Wilkinson, 2014 Oscar® Nominee for Costume Design--FIDM Museum & Galleries, 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

“12 Years a Slave” costumes by designer Patricia Norris, 2014 Oscar® Nominee for Costume Design--FIDM Museum & Galleries, 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition  

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

 

"The Invisible Woman" costumes by designer Michael O'Connor, 2014 Oscar® Nominee for Costume Design--FIDM Museum & Galleries, 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

 

“The Grandmaster” costumes by designer William Chang Suk Ping, 2014 Oscar® Nominee for Costume Design--FIDM Museum & Galleries, 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

Opening Reception Party Pics:

(Left to right): Nick Verreos and Barbara Bundy Vice President of Education at FIDM and FIDM Museum & Galleries Director; Nick Verreos, California Apparel News Executive Editor Alison Nieder and fashion designer Estevan Ramos--Opening Night Reception of the 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

Left Photo Above Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

Nick Verreos and Academy Award-nominated for Outstanding Costume Design for "American Hustle" Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson--Opening Night Reception of the 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

Nick Verreos with FIDM Alumna...Costume Designer Mona May (left) and Trish Summerville (right), Costume Designer for "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"--Opening Night Reception of the 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages

(Left to right) Eduardo Khawam, designer and producer/director of Metropolitan Fashion Week, and Nick Verreos--Opening Night Reception of the 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

Media Interviewing: Nick Verreos filming a segment with Adrienne Alpert of ABC7--Opening Night Reception of the 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

(Left to right) Jayne Seward, stylist and editor/founder of the "Very Very Chic" blog--with Nick Verreos --Opening Night Reception of the 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

NIKOLAKI Couple: Designers Nick Verreos and David Paul--Opening Night Reception of the 22nd Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner / ABImages