FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Alumni Magazine

SPRING 2016 VOLUME THREE // ISSUE FOUR FIDM AND THE CITY

2 “ONE BELONGS TO NEW YORK INSTANTLY, ONE BELONGS TO IT AS MUCH IN FIVE MINUTES AS IN FIVE YEARS.” —TOM WOLFE

Students come to FIDM from all over the world, to receive a top-notch education. The fact that our four campuses are located in fashion, retail, and entertainment capitals in sunny California is a huge part of the draw. And while hundreds of graduates each year remain in the Golden State, others are drawn to the bright lights and big city of New York. The college’s ties to the Big Apple have always been strong, from our annual Study Tours, where students spend a week in the city, to exciting industry events and our thriving FIDM Alumni Chapter (the last holiday mixer featured over 100 attendees). We recently caught up with six FIDM graduates who are living, working, and succeeding in New York City to learn more about what brought them there, how the city inspires them, and the challenge and benefits of living in the most famous metropolis on earth. “I’ve actually moved to New York City three times now,” reported Merchandise Mar- keting and Business Management graduate Brenda Silva ’12, an expert marketer and founder of BXNY, a company that helps independent brands grow. “I’d wanted to live here since I was six years old and was just waiting for the right opportunity to come along.” Brenda said that the city can be tough, especially on those who don’t have a thick skin.

"THIS IS A PLACE WHERE YOU KNOW THINGS HAPPEN. EVERYONE HERE, FROM THE SUBWAY PERFORMERS TO THE BIG GUYS ON WALL STREET, ARE ALL WORKING HARD, AND BEING SURROUNDED BY THAT IS INSPIRING. IT MAKES YOU WORK HARDER AND PUSH YOURSELF TO YOUR LIMITS."

Merchandise Marketing graduate Alexander Sikkema ’08, who is original- ly from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is currently the manager of social media at Ann Taylor. He moved to New York City after graduating “for a year of fun,” but he blossomed in the fashion industry doing social media. “I love how you can hop on a train and have a different experience in each of the neighborhoods,” he said. “You never know where the night will take you or whom you’ll meet.” Arnold Jeremy Castro ’09, who has degrees in Apparel Industry Management and Business Management, is the director of marketing for Authentic Brands Group, which includes Jones New York, Tretorn, Frederick’s of Hollywood, and a secured strategic partnership with Shaquille O’Neal. Arnold oversees the marketing budgets and the im- plementation of marketing projects with his team. Of his move to New York City in 2010, he said, “The company I was at was acquired by ABG, and I received the opportunity to continue and expand in a new role, but it meant moving. The city never sleeps and presents countless opportunities. This is a place where everyone can get ahead if they decide to make the move.”

4 Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing graduate and Yvonne Kai ’10 first moved to New York to take a job with Estée Lauder, before working for a boutique beauty public relations firm. She recently started her own holistic beauty company, Come Clean Pop Culture Soap, and still finds New York to be full of inspiration, great ideas, and cultural events. “Working in New York allows you to touch all parts of the coun- try and world because it’s such a hub for innovation,” said Yvonne, who recently col- laborated on soaps with Joseph Gordon-Levitt for Pivot TV and Rihanna for PUMA.

“I MOVED TO NYC AT THE END OF 2013, LITERALLY THE DAY AFTER

CHRISTMAS, BECAUSE I WANTED TO WAKE UP IN A NEW CITY,”

explained Business Management alumnus Michael William G. ’14. “After spending sev- eral years in San Francisco, where I enjoyed the city's then-unique culture, I knew it was getting me ready for something bigger.” Within a year of moving to the city, Michael was styling for publications such as Vogue, Modern Lady, and Time Out New York, among other clients. In September of 2015, he launched MAN’edged Magazine, a men’s online fashion outlet. “New York makes you grow, and grow fast,” he said. “It teaches you to ask the right questions and get to the point, and the energy this city offers always makes you feel like you need to keep moving.” Fashion Design alumna Archana Archana ’07 noted, “New York City moves at warp speed, constantly, and you’ve got to love that energy to live here. You’re either going to love it or you’re absolutely going to hate it. There is no middle ground—this city can be unforgiving like that.” As a senior account manager for Intertek, Archana has lived in dif- ferent parts of the city, from Astoria to Turtle Bay to Washington Heights. “It’s called the greatest city in the world for a reason,” she explained. “There’s the innumerable cultural resources like the museums, music, and art, then there’s food, architecture, and the people. At every turn, whatever your source of inspiration, you can find it here.” FEATURED ALUMNI“

FASHION DESIGN GRADUATE ANNE MARIE MANIEGO ’08, WHO STUDIED AT FIDM IN HER NATIVE SAN FRANCISCO, IS THE WOMEN’S DESIGNER AND PARTNER OF THE NEW YORK CITY– BASED CONTEMPORARY FASHION LABEL, MAX ‘N CHESTER.

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The four-year-old company—which crafts it's design using 100 percent Japanese cottons—recently showed their Fall/Winter ’16 Man | Woman collections at Industria Studios, presented by Cadillac, during New York “ Fashion Week. New York City serves as inspiration for Anne Marie, whether it’s simply walking the streets, being surrounded by iconic landmarks, or the dynamic culture.

I LOVE THE SPEED,

THE LIFESTYLE,

AND THE CITY ITSELF.

IT'S SO SPECIAL

AND HAS A DRIVE “NO OTHER CITY HAS, she said. “I love being able to walk outside my apartment and having the Empire State Building at my first glance, then the High Line; it's just amazing and still shocking to me, how I've been able to make it here in such short time with the help and opportunity of the connections I've made since the day I arrived.”

It helped that Anne Marie had a lot of experience and creative director Peter Trainor. The brand has prior to making the move from California to New York. garnered press from Women’s Wear Daily, GQ, and After graduating from FIDM, she was a freelance de- Esquire, among other publications, and looks forward signer at Gap Inc., where she worked with former to opening a storefront in New York. creative director Todd Oldham, and later worked While Anne Marie has no plans to leave her adopt- as a menswear designer at Welcome Stranger and ed city of New York, she credits FIDM with helping also as a freelance personal stylist. her prepare for this fast-paced, successful career. After moving to the city in 2014 (with no job or in- “The San Francisco FIDM staff has been so close to come, but a lot of moxie), Anne Marie landed a job my heart. I have nothing but the utmost respect and as a designer at Calvin Klein, where she worked for forever grateful for their help and support until this a year before launching Max ’n Chester with partner very day,” she said. Apparel Industry Management and International Manufacturing & Product Development graduate Gabriela Galarza’s ’15 made-to-order womenswear label, Gabriela Carolina, aims to redesign the classic American jacket. Using the finest fabrics and hardware sourced from artisan manufacturers around the world, Gabriela Carolina’s jackets for Fall 2016 feature structured shoulders, gold zipper detailing, and a tailored, high-fashion fit. DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Visit gabrielacarolina.com to learn more. DESIGNER LOOKBOOK

Fashion Design alumna Chanelle Laurence ’07 and Graphic Design alumnus Christian Ojeda ’07 are the design duo and real-life couple (they are currently engaged) behind cool-girl label Valley High, which was founded in 2014. “We design for the girls that like wearing their boyfriend's clothes but also like to put on a dress or skirt when the occasion calls for it, and it’s still within their edgy style,” said Chanelle, a popular fashion blogger who has been profiled on Racked LA. Christian added, “I like bringing items to the market that I can’t find already, or really perfecting pieces that I like but just aren’t fully there.” For Fall ’16, expect to find customized prints, streetwear-style graphics, and

vintage-inspired separates that strike the perfect balance between girly and tough. Visit valley-high.com to learn more. FACULTY

TOM HENKENIUS

WRITER, PRODUCER, AND INSTRUCTOR TOM HENKENIUS CURRENTLY TEACHES COURSES IN BEAUTY INDUSTRY MERCHANDISING & MARKETING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA, SAID, UPDATE

“AT THE END in addition to his busy schedule at FIDM’s Los Angeles campus, Tom owns and runs a cooking brand, The Cooking Lady, and has OF THE DAY, a cookbook coming out this fall. He also runs a boutique market- ing company, Thunder Communications, and has clients in beauty, fashion, and food—all areas he’s passionate about. THE CLASSES Tom, who is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, credits FIDM and its students with keeping him young at heart. “They come to cam- I TEACH pus every day with creative, inspired ideas; they think outside the box and push boundaries. So many of us lose that as we get old- START WITH er,” he explained. On a personal note, he completed his first mar- athon in February and plans to stay in shape for AIDS/LifeCycle WRITING AND 2017 (which he does every other year), a 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to L.A. “In 2015 I raised over $11,000, and I'm hoping END WITH to raise over $15,000 next time,” he reported. STORYTELLING.”

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DURING THE WEEK OF HIS GRADUATION FROM FIDM, FASHION DESIGN ALUMNUS CAMERON GARDNER ’08 FLEW TO NEW YORK CITY TO INTERVIEW AT TORY BURCH... where he was promptly asked to come back two weeks later to start working in handbag and accessories design. “I had always wanted to end up in New York, so when it became evident that I would RE have to enter the workforce after gradu- ation, I beat down doors and was lucky and ambitious enough to fool someone into a job,” he recalled. “I love the access to all kinds of worlds: theater, art, food— it's all here.” After nearly five years at Tory Burch, Cameron began consulting for brands such as Ann Taylor, Land’s End, Diesel, Calvin Klein Platinum, India Hicks, and IN Anne Klein. Today, he is the creative director/owner of his own eponymous luxury leather goods company, Cam- eron Scott Gardner. “From an aesthetic VEN point of view, I wanted to stay true to my personal taste, pushing something that’s a bit sexier and more refined—ad- jectives you might not associate with American-made,” said Cameron, who is originally from Jenison, Michigan. The line, inspired by the artisanal and craftsman movements, utilizes Ameri- can-based vendors and manufacturers as well as established European sup- pliers for leather and zippers. Current TI offerings include slim card cases, back- packs, duffle bags, and totes that range in price from $100 to $1,250. Of his new role as entrepreneur, Cameron said, “I love the freedom that it allows me, but it also comes with no time off. It’s not for the faint of heart; you have to really know who you are as a person and as a ON designer and stand strong in that.”

VISIT CAMERONSGARDNER.COM TO LEARN MORE. IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARLENE MORBITT-DUNN

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of alumna Marlene Morbitt-Dunn, FIDM Department Chair of Digital Media, Graphic Design, and Merchandise Marketing, on October 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. A warm and genuine person, who many FIDM staff and faculty considered a mentor, confidant, and friend, Marlene cared deeply for FIDM students and alumni and worked diligently to create a strong curriculum and industry relationships. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Marlene arrived in Los Angeles in 1971 to attend college at FIDM and work at Bullock’s department store. Before joining the staff of her alma mater, she was a buyer of girls’ accessories and sleepwear for J.W. Robinson’s Department Stores.

She was a member of the National Advisory Board and served on the Executive Committee of DECA (an organization that fosters emerging leaders in high schools

12 and colleges around the globe). In her 30 years working with DECA, she helped create iconic events and co-chaired the Alumni Committee. As an Education Member of the National Retail Federation (NRF), she attended its USA conferences and was involved with the NRF Foundation, for many years.

Matthew Shay, President and CEO of the National Retail Foundation said, “Marlene Morbitt-Dunn has been involved with the NRF Foundation, for many years, and there has been no bigger champion of our work. Our entire team knew and thought highly of Marlene, who was notorious for sending us thank-you notes and words of encouragement for even the smallest things. She had a real passion for getting students excited about retail. The NRF Foundation and our industry broadly have lost a true advocate. We will miss Marlene greatly, as will many of you who had the fortune to interact with her.”

Alan Hunter, President & Chief Creative Officer, Petrol Advertising, called Marlene “a beacon of positive energy and spirit,” while David Lee, CEO, Signal Snowboards, said, “What an amazing woman, full of love and light.” We express our deepest sympathy to Marlene’s husband, Gary, loving sisters Patti Mindigo and Benni Harding, and family. Two scholarships have been set up in Marlene’s honor:

FIDM Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Narbonne High School Marlene Morbitt Dunn In Memory of Marlene Morbitt Dunn Scholarship Fund 919 S. Grand Avenue Narbonne High School Los Angeles, CA 90015 Attention: Ann Marie Donations can also be made 24305 Western Avenue directly online at Harbor City, CA 90710 fidmscholarshipfoundation.org CHAPTER In September, the Los Angeles Chapter hosted a Styl- In November, the Los Angeles Chapter hosted the ist Panel at FIDM, featuring E!’s Lindsay Albanese ’01, Business of Blogging Panel at the L.A. campus, featur- celebrity stylist Daniel Musto ’05, and wardrobe stylist ing style vlogger Lindsay Albanese ’01, Instagram fit- Suzi Grgurich. “As an aspiring stylist, the panel was so ness star Mandy Martini ’09, Forever 21’s Global Social informative because it gave me firsthand information Media Manager and FIDM Instructor Mario Moreno, and from industry professionals,” said Chelsey Nicole ’15. social media talent agent Christina Jones. FIDM Instructor Dallas Beaulieu ’15 added: “The panel was so incredi- Tom Henkenius moderated. “The panel was a vivid and ble and really opened my eyes to the various opportu- exciting look into the expansive world of social media nities in the industry.” as a business marketing tool—I’m not sure I could have learned this anywhere else,” said Kayla Coleman ’14. The Italian restaurant Catania, in La Jolla, was the site of the San Diego Alumni Chapter’s Fashion Week San The San Francisco Chapter hosted its Alumni Holiday Diego Kick Off Mixer in September. “Besides the beau- Luncheon last November at Neiman Marcus Rotunda tiful space and delicious food, it was fun to talk about Café. “I really enjoy networking with fellow alumni from my experience and career path with Madewell and ask FIDM,” said Maile Trapani ’01. “It was a great way to see questions to soon-to-be and recent FIDM grads,” ex- what’s going on in the fashion industry while enjoying an plained Courtney McEntire ’10. amazing meal. I have made really great contacts who blossomed into friends.” October brought the return of the 2nd annual OC Schmooze Event, featuring some of the top employ- Members of the Seattle Alumni Chapter enjoyed a fes- er names in actions sports and retail. “I was shocked tive Holiday Luncheon at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery at how open and free people were to give advice out,” featuring fare from local sustainable farmers and paired said Erika Ochoa ’15 of the networking event that was wines. “Alumni networked while discussing current trends hosted at the Orange County campus. “I met some and industry opportunities,” said Ciel Kullman ’01 of the amazing people from PacSun and even some local event, which featured a dozen raffle items and a private business owners.” tour of the winery. “Everyone had a wonderful time.”

The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter hosted a brunch In December, more than 100 graduates attended the event in October. Said Ryan Swift '07, "I had just moved New York Chapter’s Holiday Mixer at Norwood Club. “The from Los Angeles to Philadelphia only a month ago and decor is super artsy and a great place to entertain a large was starting to feel homesick. It was great to meet with group,” said Bryn Roberts-Le Farge ’05. “Being a mem- other FIDM alumni. Who would of thought to move all bership club, the fact that we got to go in and explore the way across the country and find there is an exten- was a great thing to experience. We have a great group sion of the FIDM family. This really helped to settle into of alumni in the New York City area who look forward to a new city." these events.”

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ALUMNI UPDATE

News and moves from FIDM Alumni Visual Communications graduate Martin C. Vallejo ’10 is the Art Director at Melbourne, Australia-based Fleur Fashion Design graduate Jason Mullen the popular daytime talk show The Real. Thiemeyer ’76, who received the Bob ’95 is now channel marketing manager at Mackie Award while studying Fashion Speedo USA. Visual Communications alumna Nicole Design at FIDM, has had an illustrious Bonifacio ’14 is a New York–based model career designing costumes for Rod Stewart, Amelia Lee ’14, a graduate of the Business and actress who has recently appeared on Van Halen, KISS, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Management program, is now an associate Gotham, Mysteries of Laura, and Donna Summer, and Mick Jagger, among buyer at Urban Outfitters. How to Be Single. other musicians. “Hard work and lots of talent are what you need for success,” Apparel Industry Management graduate said Fleur, who started designing Jennifer Newton ’04 is now director of costumes for Olivia Newton-John while public relations and digital marketing at she was studying at FIDM (a relationship Dermatech Research. that continues today). After working in bridal for seven years, Alli Rosenbloom ’08, a graduate of Visual Merchandise Marketing graduate Communications, is now a senior reporter Johnna Ho Strycharz ’95 is now the for E! News and E! Online. brand manager for Lauren Ralph Lauren Sleepwear at Komar. Alexander Rivera ’15, a graduate of the Graphic Design program, is now the Merchandise Product Development creative director at NAICARI. graduate Taylor Thompson ’15 is now working as a design assistant at Fashion Design alumna Monique Lhuillier BCBG MAX AZRIA. ’92 collaborated with Pottery Barn on 120 home furnishings for nurseries, bedrooms, Matt Baldwin ’02, a graduate of Apparel and playrooms. Industry Management, is starring in the new Amazon docuseries The Fashion Fund.

Merchandise Marketing alumna Michelle Miles ’15 recently landed a job at Stein Mart headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, as a merchandise coordinator.

Stone Cold Fox cofounder and Business Management graduate Dallas Wand ’09 has opened her first retail store in Venice, California.

Advanced Fashion Design alumna Dena Burton ’00 showed her latest designs 16 at LA Fashion Week in March. After a successful 12-year career in the fashion industry, Merchandise Marketing graduate Krissy Arora ’01 has opened Boho Upcycle, an Atwater Village, California, boutique with one-of-a-kind gifts, vintage furniture with a bohemian twist, and unpainted vintage pieces from the 1920s to Art Deco. The shop also hosts furniture painting workshops and one-on-one, in-home instruction. [email protected] | bohoupcycle.com

Designed in London and handmade in Italy, OYSBY is a range of women’s luxury designer shoes and handbags. Founded by Apparel Industry Management alumna Dolapo Otunla ’01, the footwear and accessories brand offers avant-garde shoes for every occasion, from wedding and bridal to party and office styles, and bold bags. [email protected] | oysby.com

Merchandise Marketing alumna June Durr ’89 is a motivational speaker, marketing and public relations consultant, and author. Her first children’s book, Grandma’s Amazing Arm—The Adventures of Malia Mouse, highlights disabilities and dreams and is ideal for children ages eight to 10 years old. [email protected] | junedurr.com

Glenda Harrison ’86, a graduate of Merchandise Marketing, is the author of the So What to Twenty blog, which covers fashion and living life to the fullest. Her blog inspires readers to explore their personal gifts, style, femininity, and inner beauty. Glenda recently completed an inspiration book, A Place Called Peace. [email protected] | sowhattotwenty.blogspot.com

Merchandise Product Development alumnus Gaurav Bhargava ’01 is the Orange County, California–based owner of MLB International, which has three divisions: product development, manufacturing, and branding. He has created several brands—LADRFT, Torque, Routeen, and LPH—and sources from around the globe. [email protected] | mlb-intl.com

Graphic Design alumna Krizia Soetaniman ’15 is the owner of KriziaSoe Design, a Jakarta, Indonesia–based design firm offering services such as brand identity, package design, Web design, social media, advertising, event design, and more. She recently designed a restaurant’s interior and did collateral for a hotel. [email protected] | kriziacreative.com

Along with her husband, Andrew, Amanda (Brown) Kovanis ’14, a graduate of the Merchandise Product Development program, founded the new outdoor lifestyle brand, Nakid Imagination, which was successfully funded on Kickstarter. Their men’s and women’s collection is available online. [email protected] | nakidimagination.com

Merchandise Product Development alumna Emily Tonkin ’10 has expanded her British-born 30Fifteen lifestyle brand to the U.S., with a yoga studio and retail space in Venice, California. Originally founded as an active wear collection, 30Fifteen has a passion for encouraging and empowering women to reach their full potential. [email protected] | 30fifteenthestudio.com

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CAMPUS18 JUNE SEPTEMBER 6–8 Designers and Agents CAL 8–10 Surf Expo, Orlando, FL Los Angeles Fall/Holiday ’16 surfexpo.com designersandagents.com 10 FIDM Orange County Campus MUSE 6–9 LA Fashion Market Fall/Holiday ’16 EN Workshop | For more information and to californiamarketcenter.com RSVP, contact Carrie Shay at [email protected] 6–9 LA Kids Market Fall/Winter ’16 californiamarketcenter.com 8–15 NYFW: Women’s Spring/Summer ’17 DAR fashioncalendar.com 7–9 NY Shoe Expo ffany.org 21–23 Los Angeles International Textile Show Fall/Winter ’17/’18 18 FIDM Orange County Pattern californiamarketcenter.com Workshop | For more information and to RSVP, contact Carrie Shay, 27–29 LA Majors Market Spring ’17 [email protected] AUGUST californiamarketcenter.com 1–4 LA Fashion Market Holiday/Resort ’16 californiamarketcenter.com JULY OCTOBER TBA FIDM Orange County Campus 1–4 LA Kids Market F/W TBA FIDM Orange County Campus 3rd Gamechangers Employment Talent ’16 & Pre-Spring ’17 Annual Schmooze Employer Mixer Management “Connect” Panel and Mixer californiamarketcenter.com For more information and to RSVP, | For more information and to RSVP, contact Carrie Shay, [email protected] contact Carrie Shay, 1–5 New York Accessories Market Week [email protected] accessoriesmagazine.com 6–13 NYFW: Bridal fashioncalendar.com TBA Mercedes-Benz Miami Fashion 13 FIDM Orange County Campus Week Swimwear Collections, Miami Intermediate & Advanced InDesign 17–19 Designers and Agents Spring ’17 mbfashionweek.com Workshops | For more information and designersandagents.com to RSVP, contact Carrie Shay, 7–31 Accessories The Show NY Javits Center [email protected] 17–20 LA Fashion Market Spring ’17 accessoriestheshow.com californiamarketcenter.com 15–17 MAGIC Las Vegas 11–14 NYFW: Men’s Spring/ Summer ’17 magiconline.com 17–20 LA Kids Fashion Market fashioncalendar.com Sourcing at MAGIC Spring/Summer ’17 Project californiamarketcenter.com 13–19 California Gift Show The Tents californiagiftshow.com MEN’S Pool Trade Show 19–20 Premiere Vision NY Pier 92 WSA premierevision-newyork.com Playground

23 FIDM Orange County Campus Pattern 20 FIDM Los Angeles Alumni Workshop | For more information and to Chapter Annual Hornblower RSVP, contact Carrie Shay, Brunch Cruise & FIDM New York [email protected] Alumni Chapter Annual Hornblower Brunch Cruise | For more 31–August 2 FAME NY information and to RSVP, fameshows.com contact Carrie Shay, [email protected] ! ART OF MOTION PICTURE COSTUME DESIGN

FIDM’s Museum & Galleries recently celebrated its 24th year hosting the world-renowned exhibition “Art of Motion Picture Costume Design” with a stylish soiree that was attended by Costume Designers Guild President Salvador Perez (The Mindy Project, Pitch Perfect 2), FIDM Alumni, and costume designers such as Arianne Phillips, Jenny Eagan, Nancy Steiner, and Jacqueline West. Representing the past year in cinema, more than 100 costumes were on display from 23 films such as Beasts of No Nation, Brooklyn, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Straight Outta Compton, The Hateful Eight, Pitch Perfect 2, and Trumbo. The exhibition features all five Academy Award nominees for Best Costume Design: Carol (Sandy Powell), Cinderella (Sandy Powell), The Danish Girl (Paco Delgado), Mad Max: Fury Road (winner Jenny Beavan), and The Revenant (Jacqueline West). Costumes designed by FIDM alumnas Soyon An (Jem and the Holograms) and Mary Claire Hannan ’97 (The Longest Ride) were also on view at the exhibition. As a tradition, the exhibition also saluted and displayed the former year's Oscar® winner for Best Costume Design, The Grand Budapest Hotel. “I loved the Star Wars costumes, the Cinderella dress, and seeing The Revenant costumes,” reported Dawn Orlow Townsend ’91. “The food is always fabulous and the people are dressed to the nines.”

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FIDM ALUMNI CHAPTERS INFORMATION

ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE KANSAS | KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI WASHINGTON, D.C. TRISTATE REGION Kara Hansen ’10 (INCLUDES PARTS OF MARYLAND & Bill Cliatt Director, Alumni Relations Los Angeles Interior Designer VIRGINIA) Phone: 213.624.1200 Ext. 4531 April Lee Rai ’03 Email: [email protected] MASSACHUSETTS | BOSTON Partner/Designer Melissa Hopkins ’06 Diverse World Order Productions, LLC Carrie Shay Merchandise Coordinator Manager, Alumni Relations Casual Male Retail Group WASHINGTON STATE | SEATTLE Phone: 213.624.1200 Ext. 3297 Ciel Kullman ’01 Email: [email protected] MINNESOTA | N. ST. PAUL Men’s Product Development Manager Angela R. Martin ’05 Zumiez Visual Coordinator CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES Banana Republic Sonya Shariffard ’13 FIDM Alumni International Los Angeles Alumni Chapter President NEBRASKA CANADA | MONTREAL Britney McBee ’11 Reese Deluca ’03 CALIFORNIA | ORANGE COUNTY Visual Merchandising Manager Designer, de la commune Buckle, Inc. Kassandra Cassily ’15 CHINA | HONG KONG Merchanise Analyst, Roxy NEVADA | LAS VEGAS Flora Hui ’97 CALIFORNIA | ORANGE COUNTY Elizabeth Auten ’03 Director of Business Development Owner/Designer NISHIE International Limited Gregg Garcia ’84 Scrub Republic Talent Acquisition Manager, ASICS TAIWAN NEW YORK | NEW YORK CITY Janice Chen ’93 CALIFORNIA | SAN DIEGO Bryn Roberts ’05 General Manager Catherine McCullough ’92 Senior Designer/Sleepwear La Fandere International Co.,LTD. President/CEO Olivet International McCullough Landscape Architecture, Inc. COLOMBIA | BOGOTÁ OHIO | CINCINNATI/COLUMBUS Carolina Restrepo ’09 CALIFORNIA | SAN FRANCISCO Elizabeth Polley ’08 Creative Director Plié Bill Cliatt and Carrie Shay Analyst (see contact info above) Abercrombie & Fitch ENGLAND ALASKA | ANCHORAGE Claudia Vasquez-Coveyduck ’03 OKLAHOMA Garment Technologist Rylee Rudd ’09 Laura Cade ’08 Fred Perry Social Media & Account Coordinator Freelance Beacon Media & Marketing INDIA | NEW DELHI OREGON | PORTLAND ARIZONA | TUCSON Shalini Kumar ’97 M’chel Bauxal ’96 Faculty, Pearl Academy of Fashion Audra Tiffany ’04 Celebrity Makeup Artist and Hairstylist Administrative Coordinator JAPAN | TOKYO School for the Future of Innovation OREGON | PORTLAND in Society at Arizona State University Susan Considine ’06 Sally Kathren ’98 Apparel Graphics/Textile Designer/Illustration COLORADO | DENVER KOREA | SOUTH KOREA Jiyoung Jun ’07 Chelsea Kuerbiss ’05 PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA Independent Stylist Kisha Moore ’08 MEXICO | GUADALAJARA FLORIDA | MIAMI Celia Colunga ’01 PITTSBURGH TRISTATE AREA Carmen Aponte ’05 Denim Designer/Instructor Technical Designer Bear Brandegee ’97 VF Imagewear Style Pro for the Executive Woman PHILIPPINES Worth New York Melissa Jimenez ’07 GEORGIA Creative Director/Head Designer TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE Michelle Prodigo-Suyeyoshi ’02 Sassa Jimenez-Dressform, Inc. Owner Tosha Cole Clemens ’06 Lavishly Posh Boutique & Parties TCC, PR, & Branding Agency SINGAPORE Pamela Wigglesworth ’85 HAWAII | HONOLULU TEXAS | DALLAS Founder & Corporate Trainer Khrystyne Phillips ’11 Kelmy Briones ’07 Experiential, LLP Haircare Buyer, Cosmoprof Beauty ILLINOIS | CHICAGO THAILAND | BANGKOK TEXAS | HOUSTON Danielle Vega-Reinhardt ’04 Dusadee (Didi) Vutipongsatorn ’05 Brand Manager Hilary Pavia ’11 Senior Production Manager, L’Oréal Paris Enesco Interior Designer

KANSAS | KANSAS CITY & KANSAS UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY CITY, MISSOURI Jet Moody ’08 Director of Marketing Kelsie O'Brien Salt Lake Association of Fashion Designers Owner, 816 Creative Studio

Please contact the FIDM Alumni Office at [email protected] for your local Alumni Chapter Representative. CREATIVE AND BUSINESS MAJORS

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Apparel Industry Management PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION DEGREES Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Apparel Industry Management Digital Media* Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Fashion Design* Digital Media* Fashion Knitwear Design* Fashion Design* Graphic Design* Fashion Knitwear Design* Interior Design* Graphic Design* Jewelry Design* Interior Design* Merchandise & Marketing Jewelry Design* Merchandise Product Development Merchandise Marketing (also available online in some states and internationally) Social Media Merchandise Product Development Textile Design* Social Media Visual Communications* Textile Design* Visual Communications* ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Advanced Study Degrees BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES Beauty Industry Management Apparel Technical Design Entertainment Set Design & Decoration* Business Management (also available online in some states and internationally) Fashion Design* Film & TV Costume Design* BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES Footwear Design* Design* International Manufacturing & Digital Media* Product Development Graphic Design* Menswear* Interior Design* Textile Production & Development Professional Studies with a Specialization in: Theatre Costume Design* Advanced Fashion Design* Beauty Industry Management

*ALL FIDM ART AND DESIGN MAJORS Entertainment Set Design & Decoration* ARE ACCREDITED BY NASAD. Film & TV Costume Design* FIDM IS ACCREDITED BY Footwear Design* WASC SENIOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMISSION. International Manufacturing & Product Development Menswear* PLEASE VISIT FIDM.EDU Textile Production & Development FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION. Theatre Costume Design* (Select courses also available online in some states and internationally) Social Media

DIALOGUES STAFF

BILL CLIATT CARRIE SHAY VICTORIA N. KOCH—Editorial Director Director, Alumni Relations Manager, Alumni Relations GEM PADAMADA ’04—Creative Director Phone: 213.624.1200 Ext. 4531 Phone: 213.624.1200 Ext. 3297 JOHN CLIFFORD—Production Director Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] MEHER KOUROUYAN—Event Photographer

TO SUBMIT CONTENT FOR DIALOGUES CONSIDERATION, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]. GET INVOLVED As a graduate of the college, you are automatically part of the FIDM Alumni Association, which includes 65,000 graduates from 26 creative majors. As an alumni, you now have access to our private LinkedIn and Facebook groups and are invited to enjoy ongoing educational opportunities such as technical workshops and seminars to update industry skills, networking events, and job fairs. You may also utilize the Career Center’s Job Search feature, which featured over 22,000 posted jobs from 10,000 different companies last year.

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