NICK VERREOS FIDM.....FIDM Orange County Open House 2016: Special Appearance BLOG RECAP!

 FIDM OC Open House 2016 Photo Collage

All photos courtesy of David Paul

This past weekend, I had the honor of visiting the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Orange County campus for their fab FIDM Open House. The FIDM Open House is a chance for anyone interested in a career in anything from fashion design/styling/interior design and much, much more to check out the FIDM OC campus, instructors and alumni.

Nick Verreos--FIDM OC Open House 2016

FIDM College Catalog + FIDM "MODE" Magazine

Besides the fact that the FIDM OC campus is perfectly situated in the heart of Southern California's Activewear fashion capital, it is also a stones throw from the headquarters of the iconic St. John fashion brand and the campus itself is designed like an artists' loft, giving the immediate sensation that you are in a creative environment. The FIDM OC campus currently also has a wonderful display of the FIDM "Chairing Styles" designs--a collaboration between the Fashion, Interior and Textile Design students:

FIDM Chairing Styles--FIDM Orange County Campus

As part of the FIDM OC 2016 Open House, I gave a very special "Inspirational lecture" discussing why I chose to attend FIDM plus much, much more. I even brought two of my very special high-end NIKOLAKI evening gowns...

NIKOLAKI gowns onstage at FIDM Orange County Open House 2016

Following my "special appearance" and lecture, there was a fun Meet & Greet session to take photos with attendees (Hello Instagram Pics!)...

 Smile! FIDM OC 2016 Open House attendees getting ready for my "Group Selfie"

Meet & Greet Posing Fab--Nick Verreos with FIDM OC 2016 Open House attendees

Nick Verreos and FIDM OC 2016 Open Hose attendees

Group #Selfie--FIDM OC 2016 Open House

THANK YOUUUUUU FIDM Orange County and to all who attended this past Saturday's FIDM OC 2016 Open House! 

And don't forget: If you are interested in a career in Fashion or thinking about studying Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Apparel Industry, Product Development, Social Media, Digital  Media, Business Management and so much more...Check out the FIDM site HERE!

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 Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion", Special Guest Appearance: Blog Recap!

FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Last week was the beginning of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" Summer Program taking place at all the College's four campuses. Every Summer, FIDM hold the "3 Days of Fashion" program which provides high school students a "window" into having a great career in Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Marketing, Social Media, Fashion Buying and Merchandising with workshops involving Draping, Concept to Consumer, Creating a Promotional Campaign, Sketching among others.

            Hellooooo FIDM OC! Nick Verreos, FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Selfie with FIDM OC "3 Days of Fashion" attendees: Nick Verreos, FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

As the official spokesperson for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM--and as former student, instructor and Grad, I love making Special Guest appearances at all the four campuses at the end of the "3 Days of Fashion". I talk about what it was like for me to attend FIDM, my life after FIDM and give my own 'Nick Tips" on having a successful career in the Fashion Industry. oh and I also MC a "capsule" Fashion Show of my designs.



My first stop last week was FIDM Orange County.  Here are fun photos...

Say "FIDM!!"--Attendees at FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion" at my Special Guest Appearance

Fashion Lecture: Nick Verreos--with model Amanda Fields Bennett in NV Nick Verreos Exclusive to EVINE Live design--FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

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I brought some of my designs from my new "NV Nick Verreos" line which I launched last month EXCLUSIVELY on the TV Shopping Network EVINE Live (it did REALLY WELL!!!).

Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live asymmetrical knot drape dress in blue/pink/chocolate cheetah print--FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live "multi" watercolor printed smocked-waist jersey jumpsuit--FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

I also brought some of my high-end NIKOLAKI Nick Verreos/David Paul red carpet creations...

Model Amanda in my NIKOLAKI Nick Verreos/David Paul printed silk chiffon gown with gathered front panel, fitted waist, side slit and open back--FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Model Amanda in my NIKOLAKI Nick Verreos/David Paul golden paillette sequined silk chiffon gown with cowl front and capelet sleeves--FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

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

Nick Verreos and model Amanda Fields Bennett with the Most Stylish Guy at FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"--Love his shirt (the color!) and the skinny pants and THOSE fun socks!

Meet & Greet Pic Collage--Nick Verreos with students at FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

Cute "skate" skirt and Converse Hightops! Nick Verreos and model Amanda Fields Bennett with very stylishly cute student at FIDM Orange County 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"

See You Next Time FIDM Orange County!

**NEXT UP: Blog Recap of my Special Guest Appearance at FIDM San Francisco 2015 "3 Days of Fashion"!!