A PASSION FOR FASHION BOOK.....TUESDAY AUGUST 23rd: "A Passion For Fashion" Worldwide Book Launch and Signing Event at the FIDM Museum Shop!

JOIN ME NEXT TUESDAY AUGUST 23rd for the WORLDWIDE Launch of my new Book "A Passion For Fashion" at the FIDM Museum Shop. I am so happy to have my Official Book Launch Event at FIDM!! Join me for a day of Book Signing, Meet & Greet plus much, much more, including a display of my NIKOLAKI Red Carpet gowns, Sketching and Draping Demos and Book Reading...



*Everyone is invited!

*One Day Only Introductory Book Price of $16

WHAT:

"A Passion For Fashion" Nick Verreos Worldwide Book Launch and Signing Event



WHEN:

Tuesday August 23, 2016

11am-2pm and 3pm-5pm



WHERE:

FIDM Museum Shop at

FIDM Museum & Galleries

919 South Grand Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90015



RSVP:

Open to the public



FOR MORE INFO:

Email Shirley Wilson, Director of FIDM, FIDM Museum Public Relations, SWilson@fidm.com

Call 213-624-1200 extension 2625

NICK VERREOS FIDM.....Nick Verreos at FIDM San Francisco Open House EXCLUSIVE Book Signing Meet & Greet "A Passion For Fashion" Book: Photos!

 FIDM San Francisco Open House Nick Verreos Appearance and "A Passion For Fashion" Book Signing

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of flying to San Francisco--my old stompin' grounds (yes kids, I grew up in the Bay Area following my time in Caracas Venezuela!)--for a "Special Appearance" at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM San Francisco Open House. The FIDM Open House is a day for anyone interested in a career in Fashion Design, Styling, Apparel Manufacturing, Visual Merchandising and so much more and see what it is like to be a student at the college.

Nick Verreos--Union Square San Francisco

As part of the FIDM Open House activities, I had the honor of speaking to the attendees--about my time at FIDM, and how to get the most out of the college as well as lots more--like "Project Runway" and red carpet dish...

Nick Verreos at FIDM San Francisco Open House--holding up his new book "A Passion For Fashion"

Also, in addition to my lecture and appearance at FIDM San Francisco, I was thrilled that the campus had the FIRST BATCH of MY NEW BOOK (!) "A Passion For Fashion" and so, naturally, they had a special Book Signing/Meet & Greet following my lecture for anyone who purchased the book.

Here are photos from the FABULOUS DAY--FIDM San Francisco Open House Nick Verreos Appearance--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Nick Verreos--FIDM San Francisco Open House Special Appearance

Smile Everyone! Group Selfie: Nick Verreos with attendees of the FIDM San Francisco Open House

Post Speaking Appearance Book Signing/Meet & Greet---------------------------------------------

Nick Verreos "A Passion For Fashion" Book Signing and Meet & Greet--FIDM San Francisco Open House

I had an AMAZING TIME at FIDM San Francisco and especially humbled by EVERYONE who bought my new book "A Passion For Fashion" at the FIDM San Francisco Open House

FIDM NICK VERREOS....."The Art of Thai Silk" Reception and Wishawarish Akarasantisook Fashion Show at FIDM: Blog Recap!

Thai Chic: Nick Verreos co-MC's the "Art of Thai Silk" Reception and Fashion Show at FIDM Downtown Los Angeles

Photos (except bottom right) courtesy of abimages.com

This past week I had the honor of co-hosting a FABULOUS event at my Alma Mater--The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM--in Downtown Los Angeles. The event was titled "The Art of Thai Silk Reception and Fashion Show" and it was organized by The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Los Angeles, Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Department of International Trade Promotion and FIDM Museum & Galleries.

Nick Verreos at the "Art of Thai Silk" Reception and Fashion Show Event--FIDM Los Angeles

Top photo courtesy of abimages.com

Nick Verreos with the Honorable Consul General of Thailand in Los Angeles Tanee Sangrat and his wife, Cholatip Sangrat--"Art of Thai Silk" Reception and Fashion Show at FIDM Los Angeles

Photos above courtesy of abimages.com

Photo courtesy of abimages.com

The event--which was organized to celebrate H.M. Queen Sirikit (above photo) of Thailand's dedication to preserving local textile arts--showcased Thai silk fabrics, weaving, and contemporary fashion from award-winning Bangkok-based fashion designer Wishawarish Akarasantisook...

Here are photos from the wonderful night's event:

Nick Verreos with Thai fashion designer Wishawarish Akarasantisook--"Art of Thai Silk" Reception and Fashion Show FIDM Los Angeles

Lower photo courtesy of abimages.com

Wishawarish "Art of Thai Silk" Fashion Show--------------------------------------------------------------

Runway--"Art of Thai Silk" Wishawarish Akarasantisook fashion show--FIDM Los Angeles

Traditional Thai dancers open the "Art of Thai Silk" Wishawarish Akarasantisook fashion show--FIDM Los Angeles

 Models--and designer--Wishawarish Akarasantisook "Art of Thai Silk" collection--FIDM Los Angeles

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(L to R) Barbara Bundy, Vice President of Education FIDM; fashion designer Wishawarish Akarasantisook; Nick Verreos--"Art of Thai Silk" Reception and Fashion Show at FIDM Los Angeles

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 (L to R) Nick Verreos with the Honorable Consul General of Thailand in Los Angeles Tanee Sangrat and Deputy Consul General Sorasak Samonkraisorakit--"Art of Tahi Silk" Reception and Fahion Show at FIDM Los Angeles

 (L to R): David Paul of NIKOLAKI , Barbara Bundy Vice President of Education FIDM, Nick Verreos--"Art of Thai Silk" Reception and Fashion Show FIDM Los Angeles

 Thai Silk Weaving..."Art of Thaii Silk" Reception and Fashion Show FIDM Los Angeles

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Nick Verreos and David Paul with fabulously dressed guests at the "Art of Thai Silk" Reception and Fashion Show at FIDM Los Angeles

NICK VERREOS FIDM.....Nick Verreos Special Appearance at FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016: BLOG RECAP!

San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion Fun: Nick Verreos "Special Appearance" at FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016

Rounding out my "Special Guest" appearances these past two weeks for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM's fabulous "3 Days of Fashion" Summer Program, the FIDM San Francisco campus was the last stop--and a SUPER WONDERFUL one to boot! Previously, I had the honor of making special visits at the FIDM San Diego, FIDM Los Angeles and FIDM Orange County campuses and so San Francisco was the last one to get to.

Many of you may know that I spent my teenage years in the Bay Area, after my family moved to San Bruno and subsequently, nearby Millbrae. To make a long story short, I always have a special affinity for San Francisco since, well, I kinda grew up there (or at least nearby!). So...back to my visit to FIDM San Francisco...

Uh OH!--I was flying out of LAX to SFO via Virgin America. My flight was scheduled to depart at around 10 am. We boarded but 15 minutes later, we were all deplaned. Yep, we were asked to leave the aircraft! Then, it was announced our gate was changed and then, our departure time was changed from that 10 am time to...2:30 PM. It would have been fine but, that was EXACTLY the time I was supposed to be at the FIDM San Francisco campus--with my NIKOLAKI and NV Nick Verreos dresses--ready to speak to about 100 students! So, needless to say, this was NOT AN OPTION. Luckily the airline found a space for me--and my gowns--on the 11am flight and...

I Made It!--Nick Verreos in Union Square San Francisco

So, thank goodness, I made it to FIDM San Francisco just in time and everything worked out FABULOUSLY! Here are all the photos to prove it:

Fashion Audience: Nick Verreos speaking at the FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016

Special Guest: Nick Verreos at FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016

Group Selfies!!!--Nick Verreos takes selfies with attendees at FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016

My NIKOLAKI and NV Nick Verreos Fashion Presentation:

Kaftan Maxi Fab: Nick Verreos and model Rachael Sitz in NV Nick Verreos for EVINE Live printed jersey knit "kaftan" maxi dress--FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016

Angel Wing Sexy: Model Rachael Sitz in NIKOLAKI printed silk charmeuse "angel wing" backed gown--FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016

Paillette Couture: Model in NIKOLAKI ivory colored silk sequined encrusted bias-cut draped cocktail dress--FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016

Draped Goddess: Nick Verreos with model Rachael Sitz wearing NIKOLAKI grape colored silk jersey draped gown--FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016

Draped Princess: Model in NIKOLAKI grape colored silk jersey draped gown

Sequined Fab: Model in NIKOLAKI ivory silk sequin encrusted bias-cut draped cocktail dress

A Passion for Fashion!! Time to sign photos announcing the release of my NEW BOOK "A Passion for Fashion"--Available for Pre-Order NOW on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble

Post-Appearance Meet & Greet Photos:

Smile and Pose: Nick Verreos with attendees at FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016

Love You Cecile! Posing for a selfie with Cecile Fayen--my "unofficial" SF Social Media Director and FIDM San Francisco Photographer

NV Gals: I just about LOST IT upon seeing the wonderful Trudy Noren and Suzi Wehner, college reps and educators for FIDM San Francisco, wearing my NV Nick Verreos for EVINE Live color-blocked Moto Jacklets #LoveThem 

My SF Fairy Godmother: After 17 years working as a College Rep and Fabulous 3 Days of Fashion EMPRESS for FIDM, the amazing Trudy Noren has decided to move on...I will miss her soooo much! I respect, admire and love her. This is not the end but just the beginning! 

After the FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016--I joined my FAVE SF Project Runway designer, Candice Cuoco as well as the rest of the FIDM SF 3 Days of Fashion team at MKT Restaurant and Bar, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco...

Runway Divas: Nick Verreos and Candice Cuoco--MKT Restaurant and Bar, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

A Toast to FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion!--MKT Restaurant & Bar, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

**A Special "Thank You" to Cecile Fayen for taking A LOT of these photos! I "Heart" you Cecile! And Michelle Prior-Alameda for,  just being you...and for helping with getting the model out perfectly! XOXO, Nick