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SMILE: FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

This past Saturday, I had the honor of MC'ing the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM's Fall 2013 Open House at the Los Angeles campus. The FIDM Open House is a way for high school--as well as post grad's--who are interested in careers in fashion, graphic design, styling, visual merchandising, apparel industry, product development...to check out the FIDM campus, meet its faculty, Almuni and staff. And yes, join me as I host a fun panel discussion!

MC Nick: Nick Verreos MC'ing the 2013 FIDM Opern House Expert Alumni Panel Discussion--Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles

Speaking of Panel Discussion--on my agenda that day was to MC a very special FIDM Alumni Panel Discussion with five FIDM graduates sharing their success stories working in the industry, including Eunice Chung, a Senior International Coordinator at Guess Inc.; Caitlin Connell, who is a Creative Coordinator with Universal Pictures; Kara Gaydosz, a Merchandise Coordinator with Vans; Lynn Restelli, who works as a Costumer and Project Manager at Disney's California Adventure; and Chace Vance, who is a Trade Manager at Manufacturer.com.

 Showing the Dads How It Is Done: FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

But before I got to that, I had a very special "Runway Walk-Off", involving the dads who attended the FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2013 Open House. Many of the attendees come to the Open House with their parents so I thought this is a fun way to get them involved...and embarrass their daughters and/or sons.



Check put some of the fun--and CRAY-CRAY pics I got of the Father FIDM Open House Runway Walk-Off:

 Dad Fierce: FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

 Paid and Striped Dad Chic: FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

 T-Shirt Runway: FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

After the Dad Runway, I hosted the FIDM LA Open House Alumni Panel Discussion:

 Expert Alumni Panel: (left to right) Caitlin Connell, Kara Gaydosz, Eunice Chung, Lynn Restelli, and Chace Vance--FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House, FIDM LA Campus

FIDM Almuni Kara Gaydosz (left) and Eunice Chung (right)--FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2013 Open House

Post-FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House Meet-and-Greet Pics:

Nick Verreos and FIDM Fall 2013 Open House Attendees

Go Social Winner: Grand Winner of FIDM LA's Fall 2013 Open House "Go Social" Contest, Jayce Chandler with Nick Verreos--and the autographed and sketched bag he won

I had a BLAST hosting the FIDM LA Fall 2013 Open House and so happy that everyone had a great time as well --or at least they told me LOL! Can't wait for the next one!!

FIDM Los Angeles

This Saturday, November 16th, I will be on the LA Campus for a very special appearance at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2013 Open House! Open House is an event designed to help prospective students get to know the College, meet Alumni, instructors, facilities and get a sense of the College as a whole and all that it has to offer. As you already may know, I am an alum of FIDM as well as the College's Official Spokesperson.

 Nick Verreos Hosts the "Career Stardom" Panel--FIDM Los Angeles Open House 2013, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles Campus, Saturday November 16th

This upcoming Saturday, I am so excited to host and make a special appearance at the “Career Stardom” panel, as part of the FIDM Open House 2013. The panel will include former FIDM Alumni that will share success stories and advice from their educational and career experiences.

Besides attending my
Panel Discussion and hanging out with ME! You can:

*See students'
acclaimed work and get the inside scoop from current students, FIDM faculty and
grads.

*Explore FIDM Student
Housing options by taking a tour of the campus and learn more about the
exciting Student Life at FIDM.

*Receive information
on scholarship opportunities and financial aid.

You can also visit
with experts and learn about 22 industry-driven, career paths, such as:

*Merchandise Marketing

*Fashion Design

*Product Development

*Visual Communications

*Jewelry Design

*Graphic Design

*Beauty Industry

*Interior Design

*Digital Media, and much more...

If you attend the FIDM Open House and my Panel Discussion, you'll also get a chance to WIN A FABULOUS FIDM PRIZE PACK by doing "GO Social": Share your FIDM Open House experience using the hashtag #FIDMOpenHouse on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

The Details:

What:

FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2013 Open House



When:

Saturday November 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.



Address:

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles Campus

919 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90015

Campus Directions & Parking Information

RSVP:

RSVP HERE

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 at FIDM San Francisco Open House Spring 2013

FIDM SF Open House Fab:

Nick Verreos with FIDM San Francisco students--I made a un-scheduled "visit" during their Lab Hour

This past Friday, I flew to San Francisco to make an Appearance and give a special "Fashion Design Lecture" at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Francisco Campus' Open House.

The FIDM Open House is a way for anyone interested in studying fashion, graphic design, interior design, visual display, styling, apparel manufacturing, product development...and many other subjects, to visit the various FIDM campuses (LA, Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco) and check out all that the college has to offer. As the Spokesperson for FIDM, I have the pleasure to make appearances and give special lectures at the College's campuses throughout the year. This past weekend was time for me to fly to San Francisco to give the FIDM San Francisco a little bit of "Nick":



FIDM San Francisco:

Haute Kitchen: Williams-Sonoma collaborated with FIDM San Francisco and their students to create wonderful visual displays that can be seen at the FIDM SF Campus

Seeing Red--Several window displays at the FIDM SF Campus show fabulous red dresses such as the one above, designed by Tatiana Chilcovsky, a FIDM San Francisco Alumn

Nick Lecture Time:

FIDM SF Open House--I brought photos of my new line "NV Nick Verreos" for Spring 2013 as part of my Open House SF lecture.

Taking the Stage: Nick Verreos, FIDM San Francisco Open House

Packed Room: Somehow 200+ Open House attendees/visitors packed the 5th floor conference room to hear my special "Fashion Design/Fashion Inspirations" Lecture--FIDM San Francisco Open House

Post Lecture Meet-and-Greet Pics:

Nick Verreos with Amanda Dickinson, FIDM SanFrancisco Campus Student Council Vice President

Thanks to all the FIDM San Francisco Open House attendees for a WONDERFUL afternoon, being so attentive at my Lecture and being so sweet and patient afterward for the Meet-and-Greet...Love ya!