NICK HOSTS.....Nick Verreos Hosts the MODA MUSA Fashion Show Santa Monica Place, NIKOLAKI Collection + Much More: BLOG Recap!

MODA MUSA 2015: Photo collage of the "Moda Musa" Ciao Italia Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Last Sunday, I had the honor of MC'ing the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, one of the last official events as part of Santa Monica's "Ciao Italia" month-long festivities, celebrating Italian culture, food, fashion and film.

Buena Sera: Nick Verreos "Ciao Italia" Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Runway Nick: Nick Verreos works the runway, MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Mathew Tucciarone Photography

Onstage: Nick Verreos hosts the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Mathew Tucciarone Photography

The MODA MUSA Fashion Show took place at the super fabulous Santa Monica Place Shopping Center and featured designs from Otis College of Art and Design students mentored by Zaid Affas and Marie Mazzaella for Halston, as well as collections from several Santa Monica Place retailers like Bloomingdale's, Boss Hugo Boss, Karen Millen, Tory Burch and The Kooples, styled by the very fab Italian stylist Sara Alviti.

Ciao Santa Monica! Nick Verreos onstage hosting MODA MUSA Fashion Shoow, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Among the models on the runway stage were featured Santa Monica Community Influencers such as Jacqueline A. Seabrooks, Santa Monica Chief of Police (Diva!), Linda Greenberg, Executive Officer of the Santa Monica-Malibu Foundation, Marianna Gatto, Executive Director of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Rob Schwenker, Publisher of the Santa Monica Daily Press, and Kathleen Rawson, CEO of Downtown Santa Monica Inc., to name a few. They were all AMAZING in the MODA MUSA catwalk. I also got to show--along with my design partner David Paul-- a five-piece Red Carpet Glam Capsule Collection from my NIKOLAKI Collection 

Here are photos from the MODA MUSA Fashion Show---------------------------------------------------

NIKOLAKI Collection Nick Verreos/David Paul

NIKOLAKI Gown Gorgeous: NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul gowns during the NIKOLAKI Collection fashion presentation at MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Mathew Tucciarone Photography

Capelet Goddesses: Models in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Pail sequined gowns during the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Golden Glam: Model in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos gold paillette sequin silk chiffon column gown with side slit and bias-cut drape detail--MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Finale Gown: Model in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul ivory strapless gown with sequined bustier and raw-edged silk organza hi-lo attached gown-skirt--MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Look from Otis College of Art and Design student--in collaboration with Zaid Affas and Marie Mazzaella for Halston--MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

                                      Photo courtesy of Mathew Tucciarone Photography

Bloomingdale's Santa Monica Infuencers Fab--Bloomingdale's Fashion Presentation at MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Bloomingdale's: Fall styles from Bloomingdale's at the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Boss Hugo Boss: Fall designs from Boss Hugo Boss at the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Karen Millen: Fall designs from British retailer Karen Millen at the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

The Kooples: Fall designs from French brand, The Kooples, at the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Tory Burch: Fall styles from Tory Burch at the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Influencer Finale Walk: Photos from the finale catwalk of the MODA MUSA Fashion Show, with Santa Monica Community Influencers modeling in the show--Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Model Love: Nick Verreos with models Lauren Gish (LOVE!) and Dante Spencer and Rick Malambri (Double Love!)--MODA MUSA Fashion Show Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Influencer Love: Nick Verreos with the Santa Monica Community Influencers/Models--including Santa Monica Chief of Police Jacqueline A. Seabrooks (lower left)--MODA MUSA Fashion Show, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

After Party Delizioso: Photos from the MODA MUSA After Party, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica CA

Ciao Italia! A huge Grazie Mille! to everyone who attended the fabulous MODA MUSA Fashion Show! I had a blast and I hope everyone enjoyed it as well!

NICK APPEARANCES.....FIDM DEBUT 2015, MC'ing the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows + Nick VIP Tent Meet & Greet RECAP!

Pic Collage Time: Nick Verreos MC'ing the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows last Thursday and Friday, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

Last Thursday and Friday, I had the pleasure (and REALLY FUN time!) of MC'ing the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows. 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.

Presenting...Nick Verreos! Making my Runway Stage entrance--with my NIKOLAKI and NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live-dressed models in tow--FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Show, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

For the last several years, DEBUT has been held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. In addition to the industry, the runway show is also attended by high school students from around the country, friends and family of the graduating students, fellow FIDM Students, and FIDM Staff and Faculty. I was so excited to MC the FIDM DEBUT Runway show once again... 

Nick Under The Gunn: Scene on the stage and monitors at the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Show, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

Nick Verreos onstage hosting FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

Workin' The Runway: Nick Verreos walking the runway stage with models dressed in his NIKOLAKI gowns as well as my new NV Nick Verreos line EXCLUSIVE to the EVINE Live Shopping Network (Debuts May 30th on EVINE Live!)

NIKOLAKI on the FIDM DEBUT Runway: Models Thais Monteiro (left) is wearing NIKOLAKI silk satin organza one shoulder ball gown and model Lisa Malambri (right) is wearing teal green silk duchesse satin mermaid shaped gown with gold jeweled neckline detail--FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

NV Nick Verreos for EVINE Live Shopping Network Runway Debut: During both nights of hosting the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows on Thursday and Friday, I also had the honor of "debuting" designs from my upcoming NV Nick Verreos line EXCLUSIVE to the EVINE Live Shopping Network!

I showed a printed twist-knot draped asymmetrical jersey dress worn by Michelle as well as a "Moto" black and white jacket, black jersey top and black jersey track pants--worn by model Katrina Hunter--that will be part of my launch on Saturday May 30th on EVINE Live! Sooooo TUNE IN May 30th!!



Backstage Pics:

Nick Verreos with models Thais and Lisa in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul gowns--FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Show, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

Nick Verreos with models Katrina Hunter wearing designs from the upcoming NV Nick Verreos line Exclusive to EVINE Live Shopping Network, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

Selfie Time: Nick Verreos taking selfies at the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

Lower photo courtesy of ABImages/Alex J. Berliner

Post-DEBUT Meet & Greet "Nick VIP Tent" Pics:

Nick Verreos at the Post-FIDM DEBUT 2015 Meet & Greet Nick Verreos VIP Tent, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

Here are some fun pics from my Meet & Greet VIP Tent

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Nick Verreos with attendees of FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Show--Nick VIP Tent Meet & Greet, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

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       Nick Verreos with attendees of FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Show--Nick VIP Tent Meet &                                                            Greet, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

Team Nick: Photos of the FABULOUS "FIDM P.R. Team Nick"--including my better half David Paul, as well as Rachel Padilla, Lydia, Cara, Spencer, Marlee, Amanda and Kate--They were AMAZEEENG!!!!--FIDM DEBUT 2015 VIP Tent Meet & Greet, Barker Hangar Santa Monica

Bye-Bye, Adieu, Ciao, Adios...to another FIDM DEBUT Runway Show XOXO

Photo courtesy of ABImages/Alex Berliner

**NEXT: RECAP of the FIDM DEBUT L.A. Fashion Gala!!