FIDM NICK VERREOS.....Nick Verreos MC's FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2015 Open House: Photo Blog Recap!

FIDM Los Angeles Open House Collage: Nick Verreos MC's FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2015 Open House Alumni Panel Discussion

This past weekend, I had the honor--as the Official Spokesperson of FIDM--of MC'ing the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Fall 2015 Open House. The FIDM Open House is a way for anyone interested in attending FIDM to visit the college and meet instructors, alumni, check out the campus and generally, get to know the campus. As part of this Open House experience, I hosted an Alumni Panel Discussion with FIDM graduates...

Group Selfie: Nick Verreos with attendees of FIDM Fall 2015 Open House attendees--FIDM Los Angeles campus

Alumni Panel Fun: Nick Verreos MC's the FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2015 Open House Alumni Panel Discussion

In addition to the Alumni Panel Discussion, I also hosted the Dad Catwalk Contest--I picked several dads from the audience (they had no idea what I was I picking them for), and then I told them about the Runway Contest. Needless to say, they were good sports...

Le Dads: FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2015 Open House "Dad Catwalk Contest"

Meet & Greet Pics:

Let's Do a Selfie: Nick Verreos with guests of FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2015 Open House

Say "FIDM!": Nick Verreos with attendees of FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2015 Open House

FIDM Almuni Pageant Pose: (L to R) Sarah Truly, Angie Alas, Cassie "KC" Cassily, Nick Verreos, Erica Williams, Derrick Alexander--FIDM Los Angeles Fall 2015 Open House

FIDM NICK VERREOS......FIDM Orange County August 2015 Open House Special Appearance: Blog Recap!

FIDM Orange County 2015 Open House: Nick Verreos "Special Appearance"--FIDM Orange County

This past weekend, I went to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Orange County campus for their Open House event. As a proud graduate of FIDM and the college's Official Spokesperson, I LOVE visiting the FIDM campuses especially during their great "3 Days of Fashion" Summer programs and Open Houses.

Welcome!: Nick Verreos arriving at the FIDM Orange County campus--FIDM OC 2015 Open House

The FIDM Open House is a day-long event geared for high school (as well as post-graduate) individuals interested in a career in Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Product Development, as well as all the other majors offered by FIDM. It's a way to "get to know" the college, it's instructors/faculty, alumni, and facilities. Speaking of facilities, check out these from the FIDM OC campus:

Computer Lab Fab: FIDM Orange County 2015 Open House

Student Projects: These are samples of student projects from the FIDM OC 2015 Open House--FIDM Orange County

Chairing Styles: There's a wonderful display of Chairing Styles, a unique collaboration of 30 students; 10 Textile Design, 10 Fashion Design and 10 Interior Design. The students are paired in teams of three to create a collaboration and an end product that is quite unique. A Textile Designer creates the textile. A Fashion Designer uses that textile to create a dress. An Interior Designer uses that same textile to design a chair. Some of this year's "Chairing Styles" designs are on display at the FIDM Orange County campus



My "Special Appearance"--FIDM OC 2015 Open House

Everyone Say "FIDM OPEN HOUSE!": Nicki Verreos with attendees of FIDM Orange County 2015 Open House 

No Should've, Would've, Could've: Nick Verrreos during "Special Lecture/Appearance"--FIDM Orange County 2015 Open House

Post-Appearance Meet & Greet Pics:

Nick Verreos with students attending FIDM Orange County 2015 Open House

Couldn't resist a photo in front of the big "FIDM" letters!!--FIDM Orange County 2015 Open House

A HUGE Thank You for everyone--students, parents--who attended Saturday's FIDM Orange County Open House--Hope you enjoyed it and got to experience how AMAZING can be!!XOXO

NICK APPEARANCES.....FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion" Special Guest Appearance: BLOG RECAP!

 San Diego Style: Nick Verreos "Special Guest Appearance" at FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days pf Fashion"

Hope everyone had a wonderful--and very safe--July 4th Weekend. As you may know (if you have been keeping up with my blog here), for the last two weeks I have been traveling to all the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM campuses for this year's "3 Days of Fashion" Summer Program. Finishing my Blog Recaps of the FIDM "3 Days of Fashion", it's time for FIDM San Diego!

3 Days Nick: Nick Verreos at FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

It's always nice to visit the FIDM San Diego campus: my partner--David Paul's--family lives in San Diego so he gets some "family time", and that's always wonderful. In terms of the event, this year's "3 Days of Fashion" was extra special because it was held in the penthouse (15th floor) of the building where the FIDM San Diego campus is at.

A DELISH Welcome to San Diego: Wine, cheese, pita bread and berries--My Welcome at Solamar Hotel Kimpton Hotels

Petco Park, San Diego

In case you don't know, the San Diego campus is right NEXT TO Petco Park (Hello!), and in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in San Diego--the Downtown Gaslamp District. Lots of students attended this year's "3 Days" Summer program and for my appearance, I also brought some of my NIKOLAKI gowns and NV Nick Verreos EVINE LIVE designs....

Here is my Photo Gallery Blog Post of FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion":

 Autographed FIDM Bags--FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

 Selfies and Audience Pics--FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

 Boy Catwalk: Nick Verreos MC'ed a "Boy Catwalk Contest" at FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion" with male students attending "3 Days"

Fashion Presentation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I was very excited to bring my new NV NICK VERREOS designs which you can buy EXCLUSIVELY on the TV Shopping Network EVINE Live, as well as my high-end NIKOLAKI gowns...

 Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live designs: blue/black color blocked "Moto" Jacket and blue knit jersey cowl "tunic" dress--FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Model Amanda in NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live black and white knit jumpsuit with draped surplice top--FIDM San Diego 2015 3 Days of Fashion"

Model Amanda in NIKOLAKI Nick Verreos/David Paul ivory satin back silk crepe draped gown with sequined shoulder applique--FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Model Amanda in NIKOLAKI printed silk gazar hi-lo gown with grape colored sequined front yoke--FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

 Couture Lesson 101: Nick Verreos with model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI raspberry colored silk satin organza one shoulder ball gown, showing the inner crinoline/petticoat--FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

 Prom Style: Nick Verreos and model Amanda doing fun "Prom" poses--FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Post Appearance and Fashion Presentation Meet & Greet------------------------------------------

 Meet & Greet Posing--Nick Verreos with students attending FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

 Prom Date--Nick Verreos posing "Prom Date"-style with students attending FIDM San Diego 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

 San Diego Familia: (L to R) David Paul, Benny, Conchita Encinas Hansen (David's mom, wearing an NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live top!), Nick Verreos and Emilie Coon (David's niece)--FIDM San Deigo 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

**In case you attended any of this year's FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" and missed any of my other BLOG RECAPS, click HERE for Orange County, HERE for San Francisco, and HERE for Los Angeles.

NICK APPEARANCES....FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion" Special Guest Appearance: BLOG RECAP!

LA Fashion Fun: Nick Verreos Special Guest Appearance at FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

As you might know from reading my blog this past week, it's FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" Summer Program time and I have been visiting all the campuses as a Special Guest; talking about my time as a student at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, giving advice to students on how to achieve their best and also showing some of my designs. I've already visited FIDM Orange County and FIDM San Francisco, and now it was time for  FIDM Los Angeles' "3 Days of Fashion". Check out all the fun via my Blog Photo Recap:

Selfie Time: Nick Verreos and audience of students and parents--FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Lower photo courtesy of John Koller/FIDM

Smile and Say "FIDM!"--Collage of students/attendees at FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

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The Dad Catwalk Contest: Before I began talking about my experience at FIDM and how I "got to where I got" in my career, I wanted to have some "Runway Fun" so....I MC'ed a "Dads Catwalk Contest" (it's become a tradition now). The dads were VERY into it as you will see from the photos below(!) but first I showed them a quick example of how to "walk the runway"...

Supermodel...Not: Nick Verreos give a "Catwalk Lesson" to the dads at FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

 Excited to See Me: Snapshot of the audience--FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Photo courtesy of Mark Jaress/FIDM

Supermodel Dad--FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Photo courtesy of John Koller/FIDM

Work it Dads--Dads giving their all during the "Dads Catwalk Contest"--FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

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Fashion Presentation: After the Dads showed off the runway stuff, it was time for real models to show the students how it's really done (!)...I brought some of my high-end NIKOLAKI--as well as my more affordable NV Nick Verreos Exclusive to EVINE Live designs for the students (and parents) at "3 Days of Fashion" to see:

Model Amanda Fields Bennett in my NIKOLAKI Nick Verreos/David Paul terracotta colored matte jersey gown with gathered draped front--FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Top photo courtesy of John Koller/FIDM

Model Crossing: Models in NIKOLAKI Nick Verreos/David Paul designs--FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Model Amanda in NIKOLAKI Nick Verreos/David Paul one shoulder batwing sleeve jumpsuit in black silk duchesse, printed silk mousseline and jeweled sequined waist--FIDM 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Trio of NV Gals: Models Amanda and Lauren Gish modeling NV Nick Verreos designs (L to R): Blue/Black color blocked "moto" jacket and "jogger" pants; printed draped top and matching printed jogger pants; and printed one sleeved "caftan' top with black jogger pants--all available here on NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live--FIDM 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

 Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NV Nick Verreos printed draped top and matching "jogger" pants--FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Model Lauren Gish in NV Nick Verreos blue/black "moto" jacket and black "jogger" pants--FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

 Model Lauren Gish in NIKOLAKI Nick Verreos/David Paul bias cut gold sequined cocktail dress with plunging cowl draped back--FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Post-Appearance Meet & Greet Pics---------------------------------------------------------------------

Nick Verreos with winners of "Project Runway: Threads" TV Competition Reality Show--FIDM 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Ooooh, Nice Sketches!--Nick Verreos and one of the Winners of "Project Runway: Threads" Tieler James, checking out his great designs/sketches--FIDM 2015 "3 Days of Fashion" 

Meet & Greet Posin'--Nick Verreos with students at FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Lower two photos courtesy of John Koller/FIDM

That's a Wrap! I had a WONDERFUL time--as usual at FIDM Los Angeles 2015 "3 Days of fashion" and I hope all the students (and parents) attending this final day, did as well!



***UP NEXT: my final FIDM 2015 "3 Days of Fashion" BLOG RECAP: FIDM San Diego!