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

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

NICK VERREOS FIDM......Nick Verreos Special Appearance at FIDM Orange County "3 Days of Fashion 2016": BLOG RECAP!

FIDM Orange County Fashion & Fun: Nick Verreos, model Amanda Fields Bennett and attendees at FIDM Orange County 3 days of Fashion 2016

If you've been keeping up with my BLOG here, you may know it is FIDM 3 Days of Fashion Summer Program time and I have had the honor as the college's Official Spokesperson, to make "Special Appearances" at all the four Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising/FIDM campuses, giving my "How I got to where I got" lecture, showing some of my designs and having fun meet & greets! I have already been to FIDM San Diego's 3 Days of Fashion (click HERE) as well as FIDM LA (HERE), so now it was time for FIDM Orange County.

Hand on the Hips: Nick Verreos with model in NIKOLAKI silk gown at FIDM Orange County 3 Days of Fashion 2016

FIDM Orange County is located in Irvine and at the heart of Southern California's fab Activewear and "Sun, Skate & Surf" fashion markets. During my visit to the campus for their "3 Days of Fashion", I brought one of my favorite models--Amanda Fields Bennett--as well as some of our NIKOLAKI and NV Nick Verreos designs for the students attending to enjoy, and had a great Meet & Greet session afterward. Here are some fun photos of the day:

Very Special FIDM tote Bags: Signed FIDM tote bags--FIDM Orange County 3 Days of Fashion 2016

OC Stage: Nick Verreos onstage at FIDM Orange County 3 Days of Fashion 2016 "Special Appearance"

Fashion School with Nick Verreos: Nick Verreos--with model in NV Nick Verreos (top photo) and NIKOLAKI (lower photos) designs--showing details up close-and-personal to the students--FIDM Orange County 3 Days of Fashion 2016

A Winning Portfolio: Congratulations to newly-accepted FIDM Orange County Fashion Design student Kristine

FIDM OC 3 Days of Fashion Post-Appearance Meet & Greet Photo Collages:

Smile and Pose: Nick Verreos with attendees at FIDM Orange County 3 Days of Fashion 2016

FIDM OC Photoshoot--All photos by NIKOLAKI co-designer David Paul:

Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI/Nick Verreos & David Paul lemon yellow striped organza ball gown with open back and Swarovski jeweled crystal straps

Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI/Nick Verreos & David Paul Resort 2017 fuchsia pink Crepe-back Silk Satin Side Draped "Sari" Column Gown

Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI/Nick Verreos & David Paul Resort 2017 Vintage Polka Dot Silk Satin Plunging Neckline Column Gown

Model in NV Nick Verreos for EVINE Live Printed Jersey "Kaftan" Top and Studded Leggings

Model in NIKOLAKI/Nick Verreos & David Paul yellow striped organza ballgown with open back and Swarovski jeweled crystal straps--FIDM Orange County 3 Days of Fashion 2016 Fashion Presentation

Group Selfie!! Nick Verreos with attendees "hamming it up" for my phone camera at FIDM Orange County 3 Days of Fashion 2016

THANK YOU FIDM Orange County 3 Days of Fashion students for such an INCREDIBLE time!!!



***UP NEXT: FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion 2016 BLOG RECAP!