Organization:Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
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| Type | Private for-profit college |
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| Established | 1969[1] |
| President | Tonian Hohberg |
| Undergraduates | 3,500 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Website | fidm |
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) is a private college in downtown Los Angeles .
The college was founded in 1969 by Tonian Hohberg, the institute's president and CEO.[1][2] In 2023, Arizona State University (ASU) announced that the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in downtown Los Angeles will be part of the expansion of ASU's fashion education program, which will now be named ASU FIDM, and will operate in both Los Angeles and Phoenix.[3]
Academics
The college offers 26 associate of arts degree programs; a Bachelor of Science degree in business management, which is also available via distance learning; and nine Bachelor of Arts degree programs. The college also offers a master in business administration degree.[2]
The college is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.[4] Due to a commission review finding problems in sustainability and faculty oversight in 2019, status has changed from "Accredited" to "Accredited with Notice of Concern".[5] It is also an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).[6]
Campuses
The college has three campuses.
The main campus is the Los Angeles campus. The campus features the modern architecture of Clive Wilkinson,[7][8][9][10] and innovative study spaces, a design studio, and the FIDM Museum and Galleries.
The San Francisco campus is located in Union Square.[11] The Orange County campu' has lofts, an indoor/outdoor student lounge, bright colors, and a unique audiovisual igloo.
Students can take their first year of classes at the Orange County and San Francisco campuses, but have to transfer to the Los Angeles campus for their second year.[citation needed]
In popular culture
FIDM served as the location of Lifetime's Project Runway season six,[12] Project Runway: Under the Gunn,[13] Project Runway: Threads,[14] and Project Runway: Junior. Several FIDM alumni, including Santino Rice, Daniel Franco, Guadalupe Vidal, Kelli Martin, and Leann Marshall, were contestants on the original Project Runway show.[15] FIDM was also featured in the MTV show The Hills, which shows the life of upcoming fashion designer, Lauren Conrad, who comes from Laguna Beach and wants to become famous for her designs.[16]
FIDM Museum
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum, located at the Los Angeles Campus, is home to a large collection of fashion and costume pieces from the 1800s to today. The museum features permanent and temporary exhibits, including costumes and designs from early 20th-century Hollywood, theater, and current television shows and films. Currently, the art of costume design in television is being displayed until the start of November 2022. The FIDM Museum Permanent Collection features more than 15,000 objects representing over 200 years of fashion, spanning haute couture, ready-to-wear, international ensembles, film costumes, and fragrance. Highlights of the collection include the Lilli Ann, Michael Arnaud, Damask Cecil Beaton, Nancy Dinsmore, Rudi Gernreich, Stella Hanania, Helen Larson, Tina Leser, Maurice Levin, and Gianni Versace Menswear archives.[17][18][19]
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the FIDM Museum Los Angeles and Orange County galleries are now closed. It is possible to browse the FIDM online collections.[20][21]
Notable people
Alumni
- Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, Saudi architect and the wife of Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan
- Marina Toybina, costume designer[22]
- Lubov Azria, fashion designer[23]
- Katie Bender Wynn, filmmaker[24]
- Gessica Brooke, fashion and accessories designer[25]
- Amanda Bynes, fashion designer, actress[26]
- Lauren Conrad, author and fashion designer[27]
- Cris Crotz, Miss Nevada 2010
- Candice Cuoco, fashion designer, Project Runway 14 finalist
- Kyra Davis, novelist[28]
- Lil Debbie, rapper, model, and fashion designer[29]
- Nikita Dragun, Beauty YouTuber
- Mario Hollands, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies[30]
- Sassa Jimenez, fashion designer, Philippines[31]
- Karen Kane, fashion designer[32]
- Lisa Kristine, fine art photographer[33]
- Michael Kuluva, fashion designer, professional figure skater, owner of Tumbler and Tipsy[34]
- Masiela Lusha, Albanian-American actress, poet, and humanitarian[35]
- Leanne Marshall, fashion designer, Project Runway 5 winner[36]
- Thai Nguyen, fashion designer and television personality
- Trish Summerville, costume designer[37]
- Santino Rice, fashion designer, Project Runway 2 finalist[38]
- Yotam Solomon, fashion designer[39]
- Marlene Stewart, costume designer[40]
- Edwin Bodney, poet
- Gottmik, drag performer, make-up artist
Faculty and staff
- Kevin Reagan, graphic designer and author
- Bradford Shellhammer, entrepreneur and designer, founding editor of Queerty
- Nick Verreos, fashion designer[41]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 President's message . Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising". WASC Senior College and University Commission. https://www.wscuc.org/institutions/fidmfashion-institute-design-merchandising.
- ↑ "ASU and FIDM unite to elevate the fashion profile of the Southwestern US". https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/asu-and-fidm-unite-to-elevate-the-fashion-profile-of-the-southwestern-us/2023050269296.
- ↑ "Statement of Accreditation Status FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising". Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. 2017. https://www.wscuc.org/institutions/fidmfashion-institute-design-merchandising.
- ↑ "Commission action letter, reaffirmation, February 2019 action". https://wascsenior.box.com/shared/static/srcpdbni6su0w6rz4n2rrin4ah2tvq5s.pdf.
- ↑ Accredited Institutional Members . National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Accessed 2014.
- ↑ "FIDM San Diego Campus / Clive Wilkinson Architects". ArchDaily. 18 November 2011. http://www.archdaily.com/183480/fidm-san-diego-campus-clive-wilkinson-architects/.
- ↑ "Clive Wilkinson Architects: FIDM, San Diego". clivewilkinson.com. https://clivewilkinson.com/portfolio_page/fidm-san-diego/.
- ↑ "Clive Wilkinson Architects: FIDM, Orange County". clivewilkinson.com. https://clivewilkinson.com/portfolio_page/fidm-orange-county/.
- ↑ "Clive Wilkinson Architects: FIDM, Annex Studio, Los Angeles". /clivewilkinson.com. https://clivewilkinson.com/portfolio_page/fidm-los-angeles/.
- ↑ "FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco Campus". Petersons's. http://www.petersons.com/college-search/fidm-the-fashion-institute-of-design-and-merchandising-san-francisco-campus-000_10002281.aspx.
- ↑ Corcoran, Monica (1 February 2009). "They've got the 'Project Runway' blues". Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/fashion/alltherage/la-ig-runmiss1-2009feb01-story.html.
- ↑ Nededog, Jethro (13 November 2013). "'Project Runway's' Tim Gunn to Host New Lifetime Fashion Competition". TheWrap. https://thewrap.com/project-runways-tim-gunn-host-new-lifetime-fashion-competition/.
- ↑ "About Project Runway: Threads | Lifetime". Lifetime. http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway-threads/about.
- ↑ ""FIDM Alumni "Project Runway" Contestants"". Lifetime. http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-6/project-runway-photos/photos/fidm-project-runway-contestants-photos#id=1.
- ↑ Jane Keltner De Valle (15 October 2013). "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lauren Conrad's Career Path". Teen Vogue. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/lauren-conrad-teen-vogue-graduate.
- ↑ Yu, Aileen (2020-05-08). "3 fashion school museums you can visit virtually" (in en-gb). https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/3-fashion-school-museums-you-can-visit-virtually/2020050848845.
- ↑ "FIDM Museum Special Collections Archives". https://blog.fidmmuseum.org/museum/2020/07/fidm-museum-special-collections-archives.html.
- ↑ "FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum and Library - Los Angeles CA - Museum - ArtGeek". https://www.artgeek.io/museums/5ea1b127605dafd5250e1268.
- ↑ Neider, Alison A. (May 29, 2014). "FIDM Exhibition Showcases Fashion Sketches From Hollywood's Golden Age". California Apparel News. http://www.apparelnews.net/news/2014/may/29/fidm-exhibition-showcases-fashion-sketches-hollywo/.
- ↑ O'Connell, Michael (June 2, 2014). "Emmys: Fox Goes Guerrilla With 'Sleepy Hollow' Campaign". The Hollywood Reporter. https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/emmys-fox-goes-guerrilla-sleepy-708667.
- ↑ "The Masked Singer Costume Designer and FIDM Grad Marina Toybina Wins Fifth Emmy". FDMI.edu. https://fidm.edu/en/majors/film+and+tv+costume+design/experience/latest+news/The+Masked+Singer+Costume+Designer+and+FIDM+Grad+Marina+Toybina+Wins+Fifth+Emmy.
- ↑ "Lubov Azria: How to Succeed in the Fashion Industry". theFashionSpot. September 25, 2013. http://www.thefashionspot.com/life/322737-lubov-azria-how-to-succeed-in-the-fashion-industry/.
- ↑ Hall, Sandra (2016-02-29). "The Will to Fly review: inside the elite world of aerial skiing". https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/the-will-to-fly-review-inside-the-elite-world-of-aerial-skiing-20160301-gn6gab.html.
- ↑ "Spring Fashions and Hangbags with Gessica Brooke". KTLA. March 1, 2012. http://www.ktla.com/news/local/viewerinfo/ktla-jessica-brooke-handbags,0,6405795.story.
- ↑ "Amanda Bynes thrown out of school". msn.com. https://www.msn.com/en-nz/entertainment/news/amanda-bynes-thrown-out-of-school/ar-BB6NOcY.
- ↑ "Lauren Conrad: Biography". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/lauren_conrad/biography.
- ↑ "About - Kyra Davis". https://kyradavis.com/about/.
- ↑ Kelsey Whipple. "Lil Debbie Is Ready For Her Private Jet". L.A. Weekly. http://www.laweekly.com/2013-10-17/music/lil-debbie-queen-d/.
- ↑ Cordaro, Colleen. Clark, Bonnie. ed. "Dressed for Success". Phillies (Philadelphia Phillies) 2014 (4): 36–38.
- ↑ "SASSA JIMENEZ - Elliza Dawn Aurelio". http://www.ellizadawnaurelio.com/sassa-jimenez.html.
- ↑ "Stories - FIDM.edu". fidm.edu. http://fidm.edu/en/Majors/Fashion+Design/Stories/.
- ↑ May, Meredith (2013-01-04). "Lisa Kristine Photographs Slavery". sfgate.com. http://www.sfgate.com/art/article/Lisa-Kristine-photographs-slavery-4167748.php.
- ↑ "Michael Kuluva/ The Designer". tumblerandtipsy.com. http://www.tumblerandtipsy.net/about.[better source needed]
- ↑ "Masiela Lusha of Sharknado 4 Blows My Mind with This Incredible Interview". huffingtonpost.com. November 13, 2016. https://huffingtonpost.com/entry/masiela-lusha-of-sharknado-4-blows-my-mind-with-this_us_5828f34fe4b057e23e31467f?timestamp=1479080590943.
- ↑ "Intelligent Design: Project Runway's newest winner, Leanne Marshall, gets down to business". elle.com. 2009-01-09. http://www.elle.com/fashion/spotlight/intelligent-design-284396.
- ↑ "Grad and Costume Designer Trish Summerville Nominated for Academy Award for Netflix Film Mank | Latest News | FIDM.edu". https://fidm.edu/en/majors/film+and+tv+costume+design/experience/latest+news/Grad+and+Costume+Designer+Trish+Summerville+Nominated+for+Academy+Award+for+Netflix+Film+Mank.
- ↑ "Lifetime TV Shows - myLifetime.com - myLifetime.com". myLifetime.com. http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-6/project-runway-photos/photos/fidm-project-runway-contestants-photos#id=1.
- ↑ "Los Angeles designer Yotam Solomon to give fashion advice to Bruins in FAST event". dailybruin.com. http://dailybruin.com/2011/01/26/los_angeles_designer_yotam_solomon_to_give_fashion_advice_to_bruins_in_fast_event/.
- ↑ "New Tom Cruise Film Oblivion's Costume Designer Is Award-Winning Alumna of Fashion School FIDM". Benzinga. http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/12/11/p3112783/new-tom-cruise-film-oblivions-costume-designer-is-award-winning-alumna-.
- ↑ "Site Map". fidm.com. http://www.fidm.com/academics/majors/fashion-design/alumni/nick-verreos/index.html.
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