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Film & TV Costume Design
Costumer, Avatar and Alice In Wonderland

“It was an amazing experience to work with James Cameron,” says Set Costumer Michelle Liu. “This film was like his baby and he was very hands-on and wanted to make everything perfect. There were no compromises and he would do whatever it takes.” Michelle’s work can also be seen in Alice in Wonderland, starring Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway.
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing
Associate Manager Retail Administration, Smashbox Cosmetics

On my favorite days I attend idea labs, coordinate national sales meetings, coordinate company outings and parties, create analytical reports, attend LA Fashion Week, appear on Good Day LA, and create reports. I enjoy every aspect of it.

This talented Bangkok-born alumna has launched two lines for Anthropologie. Her latest is called Lawan (Thai for "beautiful). The first collection features ultra soft wool knits -- a gown, two cardigans and a sleeveless top -- that retail from $228 to $298. Koi's signature hand-sculpted appliquées are featured throughout.

Though only 22, this Fashion Design alumnus is already making his mark on the industry. At age 20 he was the youngest designer to present a collection at Los Angeles Fashion Week and his designs have been on the cover of L.A. Weekly and featured in WWD and British Vogue. In addition to his eponymous fashion label, Yotam recently launched a footwear line.

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Tony: Merchandise Product Development
Josh: Visual Communications
Linda: Apparel Manufacturing & Management
Michelle: Fashion Design

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FIDM / Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising has been educating students for careers in the fashion and entertainment industries for over 40 years. Our goal is to give students the best college education possible while preparing them to launch their career immediately. The focused curriculum, talented faculty, and a global network of industry partners like Cotton, Inc. and Disney, give students the necessary skills to work simultaneously while earning their degree.
FIDM has helped launch the careers of over 40,000 graduates, including famed designers Monique Lhuillier, Kevan Hall, and Randolph Duke, just to name a few. Nine graduates have appeared as contestants on Project Runway, including FIDM Instructor Nick Verreos and Season 5 winner Leanne Marshall. Our students and graduates are doing everything from designing sets for primetime television, creating costumes for television and movies, and designing clothing for Anthropologie and GUESS, Inc., to creating visual displays for Forever 21, creating logos and marketing materials for surf and sport companies, and launching the latest beauty products.
When we opened our first campus in 1969 our unique approach included working closely with leaders in the fashion and entertainment industry to develop curriculum that produces skilled, well-educated professionals. Four decades later, FIDM has grown from a small fashion design school into a world-renowned, nationally accredited college with four award-winning California campuses. Our unparalleled Advisory Board includes executives from some of the leading companies in Fashion and Entertainment, including Tim Gunn; Michael Gould, the CEO and Chairman of Bloomingdale’s; Emanuel Ungaro; Norma Kamali; and Don Chang, the President and CEO of Forever 21.
FIDM offers several degree options, including a four-year Bachelor of Science degree; 20 creative majors, and an unparalleled Career Center with a database of over 17,000 employers and growing.
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Entertainment Set Design & Decoration

Interior Design Specialties
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