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Nick Verreos On The Big Screen--FIDM Debut 2014 Fashion Show, Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA Last week was the fabulous FIDM DEBUT 2014. As the Official Spokesperson for FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, I had the honor of hosting and opening the FIDM DEBUT Fashion Show this past Thursday and Friday at the Santa Monica Barker Hangar--in front of THOUSANDS of attendees! Step and Repeat Outfit Change: I hosted both Thursday and Friday and naturally, I had different ensembles...On Thursday I wore my red H & M jacket and striped bow tie and on Friday, I wore my apple green/golden jacket from Topman and striped bow tie. Both of these pics were from my "Nick VIP Tent" that was adjacent to the Barker Hangar tent site of the FIDM DEBUT 2014 show. I had such a BLAST MC'ing both FIDM DEBUT 2014 shows--here are some pics... WURK that Stage: Nick Verreos onstage hosting FIDM DEBUT 2014--Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA I brought some of my NIKOLAKI gowns onstage as part of my entrance (naturally!): Nikolaki Couture: Models Asha and Marketa in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul gowns--red silk/wool ziberline strapless gown (left) and yellow striped silk organza high-neck ball gown (right)--FIDM DEBUT 2014, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica CA Nick and NIKOLAKI: Nick Verreos with models Asha and Marketa in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul gowns--backstage FIDM DEBUT 2014, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica CA Yellow Queen: Model Marketa wearing NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul yellow silk organza ball gown--FIDM DEBUT 2014, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica CA Nick Verreos with models in NIKOLAKI gowns--Marketa in yellow silk organza ball gown (left) and Asha in silk chiffon copper-and-gold paillette column gown (right)--FIDM DEBUT 2014, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica CA Runway Nick: Nick Verreos onstage at FIDM DEBUT 2014, Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA MC Nick: Nick Verreos onstage at FIDM DEBUT 2014, Barker Hangar 2014 Barker Hangar, Santa Monica CA Following the FIDM DEBUT 2014 shows, I had a very special "Nick VIP" tent set up for attendees/guests to come by and get photos/autographs...SO MUCH FUN! Here are some pics from that: Lining Up: The line outside my "Nick VIP Tent"--FIDM DEBUT 2014, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica CA DEBUT VIP: Nick Verreos and FIDM DEBUT 2014 attendees at the "Nick VIP Tent"--Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA Selfie Fab: Nick Verreos and FIDM DEBUT 2014 attendee doing a selfie at the "Nick VIP Tent"--FIDM DEBUT 2014 Barker Hangar, Santa Monica CA Thank You to EVERYONE who attended this year's FIDM DEBUT show and especially, to everyone who came by to my "Nick VIP Tent" afterward! I LOVED meeting everyone, taking pics and sighing autographs--as well as DISHING on "Project Runway: Under The Gunn" with you! Hope to see you next year! xoxo
Designers David Paul and Nick Verreos in their Finale Bow, NIKOLAKI Spring 2015 runway show, Style Week OC Irvine Spectrum Center Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward This past weekend--alongside my partner David Paul--I had the honor of debuting our NIKOLAKI Spring 2015 Collection on Finale Night of Style Week Orange County 2014 at Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine California. Our runway show began the night's festivities, which was then followed by the Celebrity Cruises Design Competition and the Spectrum Collection. I'll have a BLOG RECAP of those events in an upcoming post. But for now...it's all about our NIKOLAKI Spring 2015 fashion show... Check out some photos from the show last Saturday night: The Giant Ferris Wheel--and runway stage--Irvine Spectrum Center, Style Week OC 2014 Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward The Stage Is Ready: NIKOLAKI Spring 2015 Collection, Style Week OC Irvine Spectrum Center Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward Backstage: NIKOLAKI Spring 2015 Gowns on a rack--Style Week OC 2014, Irvine Spectrum Center Sketch Fab: NIKOLAKI Spring 2015 Collection sketch board Designers David Paul and Nick Verreos of NIKOLAKI, backstage, Style Week OC 2014, Irvine Spectrum Center Backstage with the Models: Designers David Paul and Nick Verreos of NIKOLAKI with models (L to R) Bianca, Katrina, Lauren and Beth from L.A. Models Runway--NIKOLAKI Spring 2-15 fashion show Style Week OC, Irvine Spectrum Center Model Couple: Models Katrina and Lauren Gish in NIKOLAKI Collection designs, backstage before the NIKOLAKI Spring 2-15 fashion show, Style Week OC, Irvine Spectrum Center Back Gorgeous: Model Marketa Kazdova in NIKOLAKI cocktail dress with NIKOLAKI co-designer Nick Verreos, backstage Style Week OC, Irvine Spectrum Center Photo Courtesy of shifteh_shabazian Runway Show Pics: NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul Runway Show--Style Week OC 2014 Irvine Spectrum Center Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward NIKOLAKI Spring 2015: model Beth in lemon yellow mini-striped silk organza bateau-neck ball gown Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward NIKOLAKI Spring 2015: model Katrina in gold/copper sequins and ivory silk ziberline cocktail dress featuring plunging neckline, structured drop-shoulders and attached pencil skirt Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward NIKOLAKI Spring 2015: model Rina in gold/copper sequined column gown with flutter/capelet Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward NIKOLAKI Spring 2015: model Marketa in bias-cut gold sequin cocktail dress with three-quarter sleeves and back draped cowl Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward NIKOLAKI Spring 2015: model Juliet in fuchsia silk duchesses satin gown with "Toreador" cascade front drape; model Marketa in NIKOLAKI black and white strapless silk gazar gown in the background Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward NIKOLAKI Spring 2015: model Kamerra Simpson in green printed silk mousseline one shoulder gown with high side slit and exaggerated batwing sleeve Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward NIKOLAKI Spring 2015: model Michelle in ivory silk ziberline high-neck gown with drop-shoulders and hand-sewn crystal neck embellishment Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward NIKOLAKI Spring 2015: model Amanda Fields Bennett in raspberry-colored silk gazar one shoulder gown with draped top and fitted waist Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward Models Amanda Fields Bennett and Bianca Palmerin in NIKOLAKI gowns--NIKOLAKI Spring 2015 fashion show Style Week OC, Irvine Spectrum Center Photo Courtesy of feastfashionfaves NIKOLAKI Spring 2015 Finale Style Week OC Irvine Spectrum Center Finale: Models in NIKOLAKI Spring 2015, Style Week OC Irvine Spectrum Center Photo Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward NIKOLAKI designers Nick Verreos and David Paul take their Final Bow--Style Week OC Irvine Spectrum Center **For images of the ENTIRE NIKOLAKI Spring 2015 Collection, Click HERE !
Wedding Couture: Nick Verreos and his sister Rita Verreos--Rita weraing a NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul custom NIKOLAKI silk crepe and paillette sequined gown This past Saturday was a very special occasion: my sister Rita, got married. She married actor/writer/producer Carl Mergenthaler. Carl is originally from Mexico City, Mexico and knows how to cook REALLY well (LOVE his Scallop Salad!) and also knows how to make a DELICIOUS Dirty Martini (Hello!)... Hola Carl: The newlyweds Carl Megenthaler and Rita Verreos-- Topanga Canyon, CA Carl also is like a "Horse-and-Dog Whisperer"...in other words, he's amazing with all animals. Brother-Sister Selfie: (L to R) Nick Verreos, Rita Verreos and David Paul--Rita and Carl's Wedding, Topanga Canyon CA Wedding Location, Topanga Canyon, CA My partner David and I headed to a beautiful Ranch in Topanga Canyon--about an hour away from where we live in LA--the site of their wedding. Hair Do: Rita Verreos and her "Wedding Day" hairstyle--plus close-up's of the NIKOLAKI sequin and silk crepe gown top section My Sister's Wedding NIKOLAKI Gown: Wedding Fab: David and I decided to make my sister Rita a very special gown for her second wedding--one that wouldn't be too "Wedding Gown"-like and at the same time, still have that "Wedding Gown" effect. I asked my sister for her measurements and without a single fitting, we made her this gown above. The gown features a hand-sewn sequin paillette over silk chiffon top section, hand-molded--attached to an off-white silk crepe column floor-length skirt with side slit and train. The style also featured an open back--something my sister asked for. It was based on a combination of these two NIKOLAKI Collection dresses: NIKOLAKI: Sequined mini cocktail dress (left) and silk crepe-back satin gown with cowl drape back The dress took about 100 hours of labor (sewing, pattern, draping) to make and it looked AMAZING on her! Flower Girls: My beautiful niece Casia--and Gwen--Wendie's niece--were the flower girls. Oh, and I was a "Bridesmaid". But back to my niece: she wore my NV Nick Verreos "Bianca" printed tie-neck shirt dress with in-seam pockets: "Bianca" Dress NV Nick Verreos Walking Down The Aisle: My sister Rita and her son--my nephew, Alain--Topanga Canyon, CA Back View: My sister and nephew--and my NIKOLAKI gown-- Topanga Canyon, CA Altar Couture: Bride and groom--Rita and Carl-- Topanga Canyon CA Familia: My dad--Jim Verreos--and mom Raquel (wearing an NV Nick Verreos canary yellow chiffon dress) with the Bride and Groom--Rita and Carl-- Topanga Canyon CA Cake and Table Setting--Rita and Carl's Wedding, Topanga Canyon CA Cheers: Nick Verreos and David Paul, Topanga Canyon CA Congratulations and Felicitaciones Rita and Carl! XOXO, Nick
Nick Verreos hosts "FIDM Red Carpet Trends Nikolaki Fashion Show" at FIDM Museum Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages Last week, I had the honor of hosting a fabulous FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Museum showcasing the newest "Red Carpet Collection" gowns from the NIKOLAKI line designed by myself and David Paul. Barbara Bundy, FIDM Museum Director and FIDM Vice President of Education Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages The evening was a celebration of all things Hollywood and Red Carpet. In the lead-up to the Academy Awards, FIDM Museum asked me to host this fabulous event in the "foyer"/lobby of the new 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition. As an alumni of FIDM and the College's Official Spokesperson, of course, I jumped at the chance. I was also honored once I found out that the ever-so-chic Barbara Bundy--FIDM Museum Director and Vice President of Education at FIDM--would be introducing me! Red Carpet Invite: FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photo Courtesy of Victor Hugo Padilla Instagram, victorhugodelrey Not only would I show what trends one might see on the 2014 Oscars Red Carpet with our NIKOLAKI gowns but there would also be Champagne, "savories" (a mashed potato bar!), plus every guest had a chance to check out the fabulous exhibition which includes over 100 costumes, including the five Academy Award nominees for Best Costume Design. Outdoors Fab--the scene outside, prior to the beginning of the FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photo Courtesy of Victor Hugo Padilla Instagram, victorhugodelrey Mashed Potato "Bar": FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photo Courtesy of Victor Hugo Padilla Instagram, victorhugodelrey Gilded Chairs: FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Gowns Ready: FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photo Courtesy of FIDM Instagram fidmcollege Nikolaki Duo: Designers David Paul and Nick Verreos--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Pics of the NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 "Red Carpet Hollywood" collection: Model Tylynn in a NIKOLAKI creme silk chiffon hand-gathered "Goddess" gown with "Watteau" back and golden sequined accents--Backstage, pre-show, FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Model Amanda in terracotta red one shoulder matte jersey darped gown with gathered torso and side front slit--Backstage, pre-show, FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Model Janica in lemon yellow striped silk organza ball gown with high front neck, open back, pleated full back gown-skirt and hand-sewn Swarovski crystal straps--Backstage pre-show, FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Chatting Couture: Models pre-show backstage--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Gown Trends: Full Gowns: (Left to right) lemon yellow striped silk organza ball gown with high front neck, open back, pleated full back gown-skirt and hand-sewn Swarovski crystal straps, and Op-Art "confetti" printed silk gazar hi-lo gown with plum caviar beaded front neckline detail--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photos Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages Metallic Shimmer: NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 gowns (Left to right) silver and black silk chiffon paillete gown with capelet, cowl-front and side-front slit; gold pailllette-over-silk chiffon column gown with draped detail and side slit--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photos Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward Teal and Structured Draped: Teal-colored silk duchesse satin gown with draped front, fuller bottom skirt and jeweled neckline detail--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photos Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages (left), Evans Vestal Ward (right) Column Silhouette: Plum-colored "caviar" beaded column gown with front side pleats, open back and back bias-cut cowl drape--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photos Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward Dramatic Drape and Caped Chic: (Left to right) Bubblegum pink silk duchesse satin gown with dramatic front cascade folds and draped top and side-front slit; black silk crepe-back satin gown with silk chiffon cape, structured shoulders and jeweled waist-- FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photos Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward Draped Terracotta Red: Model Amanda Fields models NIKOLAKI matte jersey one shoulder draped gown with gathered front torso and skirt detail--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages Bubblegum Fab: Model Tylyyn Nguyen models bubblegum pink silk duchesse satin NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 gown--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages NIKOLAKI designers David Paul (left) and Nick Verreos (right) during the Finale of the FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages NIKOLAKI designers Nick Verreos and David Paul--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages Designers and Models: NIKOLAKI designers Nick Verreos and David Paul with models in NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 gowns--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection Check out some of the coverage of this great event: California Apparel News TheMint.LA VeryVeryChic TheGraciousLady SoWhatToTwenty ...And Click HERE to view the full NIKOLAKI "Red Carpet Collection"
Fashion Designer Nick Verreos with model Amanda Fields in his NIKOLAKI gown, inspired by Leonore Annenberg--Sunnylands Chic: the Fashions of Leonore Annenberg fashion event Sunnylands Rancho Mirage On Wednesday, I went to the Desert--specifically, Rancho Mirage California. I was invited by Sunnylands and sponsored by the fabulous Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM to create a gown inspired by Leonore Annenberg, wife of former Ambassador to the United Kingdom and publishing magnate and philanthropist, Walter Annenberg. I was honored to be amongst five other designers, Michael Costello, Anthony Franco, Paul Hernandez, Lloyd Klein and Fe Zandi, who also designed creations inspired by Mr. and/or Mrs. Annenberg. My Inspiration: Nick Verreos with Leonore Annenberg's Oscar de la Renta apple green silk faille a-line batteau-neck gown I was asked to pick a garment from Mrs. Annenberg's "closet" and create a contemporary design. Well, naturally, after seeing an apple green silk faille Oscar de la Renta gown, it was "done and done", as I say. Now, before I get to all the photos of the fabulous fashion event and my Leonore Annenberg-inspired NIKOLAKI gown, it's time to take in the AMAZING Sunnylands gardens--Take a look at these GLORIOUS pics taken by my NIKOLAKI design and life partner David Paul. We were UTTERLY jealous of how beautiful this California succulent garden was...breathtaking indeed: Succulent Garden Envy--The gardens at Sunnylands, Rancho Mirage Prior to the Fashion Show and Presentation: TV Fab: Nick Verreos doing on-camera interviews for "Sunnylands Chic: the Fashions of Leonore Annenberg" fashion presentation Sunnylands Rancho Mirage Paul Hernandez, FIDM alumn fashion designer: Inspiration: Balmain Couture black "flamenco-sleeved" dress, from Mrs. Annenberg Paul Hernandez design--worn by model Amanda Fields My NIKOLAKI deisgn: NIKOLAKI Gown Inspired by Leonore Annenberg--modeled by Amanda Fields--I was inspired by the color first and foremost--of the original Oscar de la Renta gown. Then, I referenced the a-line silhouette as well as the batteau (boat) neckline. Model Amanda Fields in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul silk duchesse gown I also wanted to pay homage to the fabulous midcentury architecture of Sunnylands as well as the Hollywood Regency decors of the home--in terms of the structured shape, pleated front and arched back. David Paul and Nick Verreos of NIKOLAKI--with model Amanda Fields--"Sunnylands Chic: the Fashions of Leonore Annenberg" fashion event, Rancho Mirage
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Red Carpet Sketching... Since the 84th Annual Academy Awards are coming up--THIS SUNDAY NIGHT!!!---I was asked about my predictions of what the stars might be wearing. So, I thought, well, why not take it a step further and actually draw MY visions of what the Academy Award-nominated Best Actresses would be wearing if I was asked (a little boy can DREAM n'est pas?) to design and create their Oscars Red Carpet Gowns. So, without further ado, here are my designs for actresses Rooney Mara, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Glenn Close, and Viola Davis. All of these "Dream Illustrations" are based on some of my NIKOLAKI dresses and gowns from my collection. Let's begin with: Rooney Mara: Rooney is the 2012 Fashion "It" Girl--the Cate Blanchett of this year. I see Rooney in something that is NOT black! She LOVES the color black and so therefore I want to take her out of her "comfort zone" and have her wear RED! I also envision her in a directional statement-making dress. This gown is based on one of my NIKOLAKI cocktail dresses from my Spring 2011 Collection (above photo) and it features an asymmetrical neckline/top section and a very architectural cascade drape in the front of the structured silk ziberline gown. Meryl Streep: For Meryl, I wanted to see her in something softer--more "Grecian Goddess". So I sketched this gown above. She's been wearing lots of black for recent award shows and so therefore I wanted to go in the opposite direction. The color would be a vanilla creme and it would be in silk jersey. The gown would feature a high cowl neckline and asymmetrical open back detail with side-draped cowl, just like the original gown from my collection which I based it on (above photo). There would be figure-hugging and complimentary side pleating that would fall into a dramatic side back. It would be DRAMATIC, SEXY and oh-so fab for that three-quarter I-am-holding-my-Oscar-statuesque shot! It would also be such a departure from those too-stiff 80's suits a la Margaret Thatcher. Michelle Williams: Gorgeous Michelle. She wore a beautiful silver-blue Chanel Haute Couture sequined gown for last year's Academy Awards and I'd love to see her in head-to-toe sequins once again. But my NIKOLAKI design would be in a lilac/lavender color --very similar to this gown of mine: However, the sequin and color detail would Ombre from light to dark/light to heavy at the hem. My design features a plunging neckline but it is delicately hidden by an attached silk chiffon capelet. The shape would be fit-to-flare and feature a sexy side slit (she was TOO covered up at the 2012 Golden Globes). Glenn Close: For Glenn, I wanted to also take her out of her black color fashion comfort zone and create a gown in a midnight blue. I also know she loves that Mermaid Shape so I did a variation on this, based on one of my NIKOLAKI Mermaid-shaped gowns. The gown would be in a stiffer silk ziberline or taffeta and have hand-applied Swarovski crystal embellishment at the waist and neckline--again, for that ever-so-important three quarter shot! Finally, I would semi-cover her shoulders and biceps with horizontal pleated drape accents. Viola Davis: Finally, for Viola, I sketched this Fashion Goddess illustration. First off, I would LOVE to see Viola in a gown of this color: apple green. This is THE color for Spring/Summer 2012 and we saw it on a lot of the Paris, Milan, NY runways. If anyone can WORK this color, it's Miss Viola. The silk chiffon gown would be gathered at the bust as well as the center front, like this gown below from my NIKOLAKI Collection: There would be a high side slit for dramatic red carpet posing and yes, her torso--and "Sistahs" (she's been displaying them a lot lately)--would be elegantly positioned, with this gown. Finally, I added a very DIVA-like 20+ yards of silk chiffon cape attached to the gown at the back. This would flow as she walked like a Spartan Empress waiting to greet her 10,000 warriors--or her Oscar statue! I can't wait to see on Sunday night what these actresses decide to wear to the 84th Annual Academy Awards--and if my original sketches/designs were actually better...or not-so-much! Click Below for my "Oscar Fashion" What I Would Design For The Nominees Segment with NBC-LA's Cary Berglund from the fabulous FIDM Museum "Oscars Costumes" Exhibition:
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