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Nick Verreos--FIDM Los Angeles Spring 2015 Open House Last week, as part of "FIDM DEBUT WEEK", I had the honor of MC'ing the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Spring Open House Panel Discussion at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Downtown L.A. campus and its adjacent Hope Park. The FIDM Open House is a way for high school students interested in following a career in fashion, visual communications, interior design or any of the many, many majors offered by FIDM, to visit the campus, take tours, meet graduates as well as faculty/instructors. Hello FIDM Open House--Nick Verreos hosts the FIDM L.A. DEBUT Spring 2015 Open House Hundreds of students visit from not just California but from many other states including Arizona, Texas, Washington and Nevada. Oh and, yes, the parents come along with the students for these Open House tours. As part of my duties as the Official Spokesperson for FIDM, I received the honor of hosting the Alumni/Current Student Panel Discussion which culminated the FIDM Open House campus events. A Full House--the FIDM L.A. DEBUT Spring 2015 Open House Panel Discussion attendees But, before we could start the Panel Discussion, I have a new "tradition" of hosting a "Dad Runway Walk-Off" contest where I pick--at random--dads in the audience to do a "Runway Walk" and then, by audience applause and screaming (lots of screaming!), we pick our "Grand Winner". The prize: Bragging Rights that they were THE BEST FIDM OPEN HOUSE Dad Runway Divo... Runway Dads: Our "contestants"--Dad's of FIDM L.A. DEBUT Spring Open House students/attendees Nick Verreos MC's the FIDM L.A. DEBUT Spring 2015 Open House "Dad Runway Walk-Off" After the fun of seeing six dads and one uncle WURK the "runway" much to the delight of their sons and/or daughters and nieces, it was time to get to the Panel Discussion: Nick Verreos hosts the FIDM L.A. DEBUT Spring 2015 Open House Panel Discussion--Panelists included one current student and two graduates: current FIDM Visual Communications student Rheagan Brooke Sutton; Bradon McDonald, who graduated a couple of years ago from the Advanced Fashion Design Program and was a finalist on Project Runway Season 12; and stylist/TV personality Daniel Musto, who studied Visual Communications at FIDM. Post-Open House Meet & Greet: Following the Open House panel Discussion, I had a fun time taking lots of photos for Instagram/Twitter/Facebook with many of the attendees... Nick Verreos with a group of students from Tuscon Arizona--FIDM L.A. Spring 2015 Open House Nick Verreos with attendees of last Friday's FIDM L.A. DEBUT Spring 2015 Open House A "Jazz Hands" ending to hosting the FIDM L.A. Spring 2015 Open House **UP NEXT: FIDM DEBUT 2015 Fashion Club Pre-Party Recap!!
Nick at FIDM SF Open House 2014---Nick Verreos with FIDM San Francisco 2014 Open House attendees This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of flying to San Francisco to make a "Special Appearance" at the FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Francisco campus and their 2014 Open House. After moving from Caracas Venezuela during my adolescent years, I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area--"The Peninsula", to be exact--and so, it's always a fun treat to come back to my old stompin' grounds of San Francisco! FIDM San Francisco is located right in Union Square--a perfect location in the "nucleus" of SF Fashion! Hello FIDM San Francisco: The FIDM Open House is an event that allows incoming students and anyone thinking of attending FIDM to tour the campus, check out the facilities, meet instructors and alumni, as well as get to know the "FIDM" environment. As a bonus of the Open House--and as the FIDM Official Spokesperson (and Alumn)--I did a "Special Appearance" and speech to the FIDM San Francisco Open House attendees. A Packed House: Views of my "Nick Special Appearance" audience. Right when I walked in, I made sure to take a photo of everyone in attendance--FIDM San Francisco 2014 Open House Nick Lecture: During my "appearance", I spoke of how I got to where I am--in terms of my career-- and how FIDM was my "trampoline". I also talked about many other things and gave my "Nick Advice" on how to succeed at FIDM and in the Fashion Industry--and beyond! Afterward...it was time for a Meet-and-Greet and Twitter, Facebook-and-Instagram Pics: Waiting In Line: Two views of the FIDM San Francisco 2014 Open House "Nick Verreos Meet-and-Greet" line Open House Posing: Nick Verreos posing with some of the FIDM San Francisco 2014 Open House attendees, waiting in line for the "Meet-and-Greet" Meet-and-Greet Pics: Nick Verreos posing for photos at the post-FIDM San Francisco 2014 Open House "Special Appearance" Meet-and-Greet Class of 20??: Nick Verreos with two of the CUTEST future FIDM San Francisco alumni Color Coordinated: Key Lime vs. Neon Green...Take your pick--Nick Verreos and FIDM San Francisco 2014 Open House attendee Stylish Attendees: Nick Verreos and a couple of FIDM San Francisco 2014 Open House attendees Fashion--and FIDM--Fab: Nick Verreos and FIDM San Francisco 2014 Open House attendee Stylish Post Open House: After my appearance, I had the chance to celebrate a very successful Open House at the Four Seasons San Francisco MKT Bar/Restaurant--with my "SF Fairy Godmother" Trudy Noren (third from right), College Representative and Special Events/FIDM, as well as Julie Ann Otteson (far left) FIDM Faculty and College Rep; Jennifer Nodora (second from left), College Rep; Michelle Prior-Alameda (second from right), College Rep; and Laurel Gardner (right), Admissions Advisor THANKS for another WONDERFUL FIDM San Francisco Open House!!! XOXO
Pic Collage Time: Nick Verreos MC'ing the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows last Thursday and Friday, Barker Hangar Santa Monica Last Thursday and Friday, I had the pleasure (and REALLY FUN time!) of MC'ing the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows. FIDM's annual DEBUT Runway Show attracts nearly 10,000 people over three days and features designs by graduating students in FIDM's Fashion Design and Theatre Costume Design Advanced Study programs, as well as work from Interior Design, Digital Media, and Textile Design students. The extravaganza concludes on the third night with the DEBUT Runway Show & Gala, a scholarship fundraising event attended by industry notables, FIDM Alumni, and fashion celebrities. Presenting...Nick Verreos! Making my Runway Stage entrance--with my NIKOLAKI and NV Nick Verreos EVINE Live-dressed models in tow--FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Show, Barker Hangar Santa Monica For the last several years, DEBUT has been held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. In addition to the industry, the runway show is also attended by high school students from around the country, friends and family of the graduating students, fellow FIDM Students, and FIDM Staff and Faculty. I was so excited to MC the FIDM DEBUT Runway show once again... Nick Under The Gunn: Scene on the stage and monitors at the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Show, Barker Hangar Santa Monica Nick Verreos onstage hosting FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows, Barker Hangar Santa Monica Workin' The Runway: Nick Verreos walking the runway stage with models dressed in his NIKOLAKI gowns as well as my new NV Nick Verreos line EXCLUSIVE to the EVINE Live Shopping Network (Debuts May 30th on EVINE Live!) NIKOLAKI on the FIDM DEBUT Runway: Models Thais Monteiro (left) is wearing NIKOLAKI silk satin organza one shoulder ball gown and model Lisa Malambri (right) is wearing teal green silk duchesse satin mermaid shaped gown with gold jeweled neckline detail--FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows, Barker Hangar Santa Monica NV Nick Verreos for EVINE Live Shopping Network Runway Debut: During both nights of hosting the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows on Thursday and Friday, I also had the honor of "debuting" designs from my upcoming NV Nick Verreos line EXCLUSIVE to the EVINE Live Shopping Network! I showed a printed twist-knot draped asymmetrical jersey dress worn by Michelle as well as a "Moto" black and white jacket, black jersey top and black jersey track pants--worn by model Katrina Hunter--that will be part of my launch on Saturday May 30th on EVINE Live! Sooooo TUNE IN May 30th!! Backstage Pics: Nick Verreos with models Thais and Lisa in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul gowns--FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Show, Barker Hangar Santa Monica Nick Verreos with models Katrina Hunter wearing designs from the upcoming NV Nick Verreos line Exclusive to EVINE Live Shopping Network, Barker Hangar Santa Monica Selfie Time: Nick Verreos taking selfies at the FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Shows, Barker Hangar Santa Monica Lower photo courtesy of ABImages/Alex J. Berliner Post-DEBUT Meet & Greet "Nick VIP Tent" Pics: Nick Verreos at the Post-FIDM DEBUT 2015 Meet & Greet Nick Verreos VIP Tent, Barker Hangar Santa Monica Here are some fun pics from my Meet & Greet VIP Tent Thursday-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nick Verreos with attendees of FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Show--Nick VIP Tent Meet & Greet, Barker Hangar Santa Monica Friday----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nick Verreos with attendees of FIDM DEBUT 2015 Runway Show--Nick VIP Tent Meet & Greet, Barker Hangar Santa Monica Team Nick: Photos of the FABULOUS "FIDM P.R. Team Nick"--including my better half David Paul, as well as Rachel Padilla, Lydia, Cara, Spencer, Marlee, Amanda and Kate--They were AMAZEEENG!!!!--FIDM DEBUT 2015 VIP Tent Meet & Greet, Barker Hangar Santa Monica Bye-Bye, Adieu, Ciao, Adios...to another FIDM DEBUT Runway Show XOXO Photo courtesy of ABImages/Alex Berliner **NEXT: RECAP of the FIDM DEBUT L.A. Fashion Gala!!
Hello FIDM San Diego Open House 2014: Nick Verreos and the FIDM San Diego Open House "sign girl"--LOVE her bandana headband and Lycra leggings outfit! This past weekend I drove to San Diego with my NIKOLAKI design partner David Paul (who took A LOT of great pics in this post! Thank You David!!), for my "Special Appearance" at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM San Diego Open House. The FIDM Open House is a way for high school students--and post-graduates--to get to know the FIDM campus, meet Alumni, instructors and take a tour of the campus (amongst many other things!). Welcome Back Nick: The lovely charcuterie and wine that "welcomed" me back to San Diego and the Kimpton Solamar Hotel I arrived the night before my appearance and checked in to the wonderful Kimpton Solamar Hotel, located very near the college. The hotel was so classy in that no sooner I had hung my overnighter garment bag, there was a knock on the door; they had delivered a delicious "Welcome Back to the Solamar Hotel" spread of charcuterie, red wine and bottled water to my room: what a way to start my weekend in San Diego! Thank You Kimpton Solamar Hotel San Diego! NV Nick Verreos San Diego Gals--(left to right) Elise Paul, Marisa Coon and Conchita Encinas Hansen, all wearing our "NV Nick Verreos" dresses (Love Them!)--Island Prime Restaurant San Diego San Diego Familia--(left to right) Elise Paul, Marisa Coon, Nick Verreos, David Paul and Conchita Encinas Hansen--Island Prime Restaurant San Diego Soon after doing a "spritz-and-repeat" and outfit refreshner, David and I went to Island Prime Restaurant to meet David's mom, Conchita and sisters, Elise and Marisa who all reside in San Diego. David's mom had invited us for dinner at this very divine restaurant. The food was delicious: Island Prime Restaurant--Salmon and Scallop entrees and the Mud Pie Dessert But more importantly, the ladies ALL wore our NV Nick Verreos dresses. I. Love. Them. And need I add, they got a bunch of compliments on their outfits! Oh, and guess who was there as well: former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (yes, wearing his neck-brace!). Next Day...The FIDM San Diego Open House Appearance: Nick Verreos--FIDM San Diego Open House Double Nick: Nick Verreos poses next to his mini-billboard--FIDM San Diego Open House appearance I had the pleasure of doing not one, but two presentations at this FIDM San Diego Open House 2014, speaking about my time attending FIDM, experience in the fashion industry and lots more. I also gave some "Nick Advice" on what to do to make you "stand out" at FIDM as well as post-college in the fashion industry. Here are pics of my "Special Appearance": Meet Nick Verreos--FIDM San Diego Open House 2014 Under The Gunn: FIDM San Diego Open House had a special sign alerting everyone attending that I was on Lifetime Network's "Under The Gunn" TV Show Nick Verreos--FIDM San Diego Open House 2014 Say Cheese: Attendees at FIDM San Diego Open House 2014 Post Lecture Meet-and-Greet...and Photo Taking: Nick Verreos with Kristiana Sanchez and Marcos Jimenez--FIDM San Diego Open House 2014 Nick Verreos during the Post-FIDM San Diego Open House 2014 Photo Meet-and-Greet Signing Nick: Nick Verreos, FIDM San Diego Open House 2014 One of the attendees--a student by name of Michelle Lockwood gave me this "Cat" pin cushion that she sewed herself! Thank you Michelle!--FIDM San Diegom Open House 2014 Thanks San Diego for a WONDERFUL weekend and a fabulous FIDM San Diego Open House!
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Nick Verreos--holds up a FIDM t-shirt to be won at the FIDM San Francisco 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Continuing with my FIDM 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" (a FIDM "Summer Fashion Camp" where High School students get to enjoy draping, sketching, shopping + much, much more!) blogs--last Wednesday I began my appearances at FIDM Orange County and now, I was off to San Francisco!!! Last Thursday, I flew to one of my favorite cities in the USA (and the world!), to make a "Special Appearance" at the FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising San Francisco campus. Nick Verreos--FIDM San Francisco 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" It's always a treat to fly up North from LA to SF since A) I grew up in the Bay Area and, B) I just LOVE the FIDM San Francisco campus and everyone who works there. Chic Mobile: On my departing Virgin America flight off to SF, I took a photo of my airplane (I'm an airplane aficionado, don't judge!), and didn't realize until I focused on my photo, that the aircraft I was flying on was named "Chic Mobile". Seems very appropriate for me to be flying on this airplane :) I love a "Chic Mobile"! Arriving into SF: Here's the token San Francisco Cable Car pic (of course!). The weather in San Francisco was wonderful, clear and had that "natural air-conditioning" --not too warm and not too cool. Monaco Classy: As always when I am in San Francisco, I stayed at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco on Geary Street. My room was colorfully appointed as always, and the staff had a surprise once I returned to my room after my event: a bottle of red wine and chocolate bonbon's and a "Thank You for staying with us" card from the manager. Hashtag Classy. Did I mention I LOVE Hotel Monaco?? If not, I just did. My Event: Arriving: Nick Verreos arriving at the FIDM San Francisco campus for the 2014 Summer Program "3 Days of Fashion" Special Appearance--the FIDM SF campus is located right in the heart of SF's Union Square--a shopping, fashion and style mecca. Say FIDM! There were 150+ attendees at this final day of FIDM San Fracsico's 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" and I was happy to take photos with them--FIDM San Francisco 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Show Time: As part of my appearance, host/emcee/FIDM 3 Days of Fashion Hottie McHottie Nate Duncan moderated the day, asking me questions about my "Road to Fashion", why I attended FIDM, how I got the most out of FIDM, as well as helped me introduce my NIKOLAKI Collection designs that I brought with me as part of a special "FIDM San Francisco 3 Days of Fashion" runway show... San Francisco-based Model Rachael Sitz wearing NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul Spring 2015 grape-colored sequined cocktail dress with one-shoulder strap and "sarong"-draped and asymmetrical style--FIDM San Francisco 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" NIKOLAKI Fab--Model Rachael Sitz in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul dresses--the sequined grape-colored cocktail dress and one-shouldered silk jersey-and-leather draped gown--FIDM San Francisco 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Post-Appearance & Fashion Show Meet-and-Greet: Waiting For Nick: Meet-and-Greet line at FIDM San Francisco 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Nick Verreos Special Appearance FIDM Tote Bag Winners: Nick Verreos with the FIDM Autographed Tote Bag Winners from FIDM San Francisco 2013 "3 Days of Fashion" Meet-and-Greet Pics: Photo compilation from my post-Appearance Meet-and-Greet--FIDM San Francisco 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Afterward... "FIDM SF 3 Days of Fashion Team" Xmas Card: (L to R): Blaney Barr. Suzi Wehner, Nick Verreos, Julie Ann Otteson and Trudy Noren--MKT Restaurant and Bar, Four Seasons San Francisco Cocktail Hour: After the fabulous FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion", Trudy Noren (far right, photo above)--the "FIDM 3 Days of Fashion" Momma Bear (she's hardly a bear, at size ZERO!)--organized a wonderful End-of-3 Days-of-Fashion "Cocktail Hour" at the Four Seasons' MKT Bar & Restaurant. MKT's manager--who just happened from Venezuela (where I was raised), recognized me and is a big "Project Runway/Under The Gunn" fan...and she was kind enough to send Champagne to our "FIDM 3 Days of Fashion table". Muchisimas Gracias MKT! SF Pride: I was sad to leave San Francisco to go back home to Los Angeles after such a wonderful time. The San Francisco Pride Weekend was just beginning coincidentally so I was especially sad that I could not partake in any of those celebrations...maybe next time! I had a BLAST with EVERYONE at FIDM San Francisco and especially my "3 Days of Fashion" gals! See ya next time!!! XOXO
Hello FIDM! Nick Verreos gets ready for FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Grand Hope Park, FIDM LA Campus This past Saturday, I had the honor to be the "Special Guest" at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" final day. In case you missed my BLOGS on my appearances at FIDM Orange County, you can read that HERE or my visit to FIDM San Francisco HERE, but now it's time for Los Angeles: Security Detail: Nick Verreos, flanked by his "FIDM Security Detail" :) --FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" The Audience Shots: Excited "3 Days of Fashion" Fashionistas--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Above Bottom photo courtesy of ©FIDM Hello FIDM! Nick Verreos--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Work The Runway: Nick Verreos works the runway at FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" I always try and do something unexpected and/or special for FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" and Los Angeles was no exception so...I asked the 300+ audience if there were any dad's in the audience, and naturally there were, so...I had a Dad Runway "Walk-Off"--I asked the seven Dad volunteers to do a little runway walk and the audience (including their own children who were attending the FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion") voted on the best one... The FIDM L.A. 2014 "3 Days of Fashion Dad Runway Walk-Off": Dad's...Are You Ready? It's a Walk-Off!! Nick Verreos hosts the FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Dad Runway Walk-Off Some of the Dad Runway Highlights: Leg up, Hands on the hips--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Muscle Pose and Side Glance--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" The Winner: These pics do not do him justice...this dad WORKED IT OVERTIME!--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Time for a special NIKOLAKI "FIDM L.A. 3 Days of Fashion Runway Show": I brought along two of LA's top models--Lauren Gish and Amanda Fields and they both modeled several of my NIKOLAKI Collection gowns and cocktail dresses for the "3 days of Fashion" audience... Designer and Model-Muses: Nick Verreos with model-muses Lauren Gish (left) and Amanda Fields (right)--both wearing NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul gowns--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Photo Courtesy of ©FIDM Photos Courtesy of ©FIDM Amanda in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul silk chiffon gold and copper paillette sequined gown with "capelet" sleeve detail and exposed back-- FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Above Photo Courtesy of ©FIDM Lauren in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul black jersey one-shoulder draped gown with leather midriff inset, gathered detail and side slit--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Amanda in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul ivory sequined paillettes on silk chiffon knee-length strapless cocktail dress--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Lauren in grape-colored NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul sequined one-shoulder strapped asymmetrical "sarong" cocktail dress--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Bottom Photo Courtesy of ©FIDM Post Appearance and Runway Show--Photos & Autographs Meet-and-Greet: Meet-and-Greet Line--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Photo Highlights from my Post-Appearance Meet-and-Greet at FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion": Posin' Fab: Nick Verreos with attendees from FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Selfie Time: Nick Verreos with FIDM Los Anhgeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" attendee--and Selfie enthusiast FIDM Signing: Nick Verreos signs an FIDM t-shirt--FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion" Thank You for EVERYONE who attended the FIDM Los Angeles 2014 "3 Days of Fashion"!!! I hope you had a BLAST!! As always, remember some of my "Nick Tips": Be Super-Fabulous, No Should've, Would've, Could've, Live Your Dream and...Don't Forget to "Get The Coffee" :)-- Hope to see you at next year's "3 Days of Fashion" XOXO
Photographs taken at the opening gala
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