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FIDM.....Nick Verreos and David Paul Named Co-Chairs of FIDM Fashion Department!

Co-Chairs--Nick Verreos and David Paul, NIKOLAKI designers and Co-Chairs of the FIDM Fashion Design Department

I am extremely EXCITED to announce that my NIKOLAKI and NV Nick Verreos design and life partner David Paul and I have been named Co-Chairs of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's Fashion Design Department. As a FIDM Grad--from many, many years ago, instructor and spokesperson--I am honored for this new stage in my professional life. Along with David and his extensive knowledge of fashion, costume design and styling, as well as being my better half for the past almost-30 years, we hope to continue the top-notch legacy of the FIDM Fashion Department and inspire a creative as well as well-rounded environment for both students and faculty. The beauty of this co-chair title is that it allows David and I to continue our design business and personally, carry on with my red carpet appearances, fashion consultancy as well as FIDM Spokesperson and FIDM Museum Media Spokesperson duties.

Here is the Official Announcement with all the Information:

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
–Barbara Bundy, Vice President of Education for FIDM, has just
announced Nick Verreos and David Paul as new co-chairs of the Fashion
Design Program for all four campus locations of the Fashion Institute of Design
& Merchandising.

David Paul and Nick Verreos, Designers of NIKOLAKI clothing line

Nick and David are the co-founders of the fashion
label NIKOLAKI, established in 2001. Celebrities such as Beyoncé, Katy
Perry, Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, and Carrie Underwood, among others, have worn
their red carpet gowns and cocktail dresses, and NIKOLAKI has been
carried in over 100 stores across the U.S. and abroad.

The duo also designs and produces NV Nick Verreos, a
clothing line available on major home shopping networks and they
co-authored the bestselling book A Passion for Fashion which was the
#1 New Release on Amazon for Fashion and Textile Business.

Verreos was the winning mentor of Project Runway: Under the
Gunn and first received national and international attention after appearing on
Project Runway. He's a red carpet fashion expert and correspondent for various
networks including E! Entertainment and ABC’s On The Red Carpet LIVE from
the Oscars.

Nick Verreos received his B.A. in Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles/UCLA before
studying at FIDM, where he graduated from the Advanced Fashion Design
Program. As an educator, Nick is a longtime instructor at FIDM.
He taught Fashion Sketching, Draping, Patternmaking, and Design
courses.

David Paul and Nick Verreos

David Paul also graduated from the University of California,
Los Angeles/UCLA where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and his
MFA in Costume Design. He went on to build an extensive resume in the
world of entertainment and fashion styling for over 20 years. As a member of
IATSE Local 705, David designed costumes and worked on shows such as Queer Eye
for the Straight Girl, Passions, Undressed, and numerous other productions
for MTV, ABC, FOX, Nickelodeon, and the WB.

He worked alongside Andre Leon Talley and Lisa Love for
Vogue with such illustrious photographers as Arthur Elgort, Regan Cameron,
Noe DeWitt, and Amanda DeCadanet, styling for Kate Hudson, Heidi Klum, Vanessa
Paradis, Twiggy, and Heather Graham.

Nick Verreos and David Paul are assuming the position
previously held by Christine Yao, resigned. Mary Stephens continues as FIDM
Creative Director, Fashion Design.

This FIDM appointment will be an important addition to the
complex world of business endeavors Verreos and Paul have built since the
1990s.

Their fashion labels, NIKOLAKI and NV Nick Verreos, will
continue uninterrupted, as well as Nick Verreos’ considerable career as a TV
red carpet commentator and fashion consultant.

Verreos’ role as media spokesperson for
exhibitions in the FIDM
Museum will continue as
well as a career of diverse personal appearances, including for FIDM

David and I are excited for this new adventure in our lives and look forward to mentoring new fashion talent utilizing the wonderful resources and outstanding faculty that the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising has.

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Published on July 31, 2018 22:15

RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall 2018

Le Smoking 2018--Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

WHAT: Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018.

INSPIRATION: Gender-blending style and Le Smoking--Tuxedo-style in many variations. Haute Milliner Stephen Jones was also an inspiration, who designed Fez hats for the show.

Clockwise from the top--Mink Sweatshirt, Asymmetrical Le Smoking, Tent Fez & Gender Mix---Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: It has a been a long time since Jean Paul Gaultier has shown menswear styles on his Haute Couture shows. He began the show with several menswear styles. Lots of looks riffing on one of his Gaultier-isms, "Le smoking" suit--a tuxedo-inspired tailleur originally done by THE MASTER--Yves Saint Laurent. Mink-trimmed "sweatshirts" (if a $40,000-costing custom sweatshirt is considered A SWEATSHIRT!), silk gazar tops, asymmetrical tuxedos, Can-Can Dresses, Tent Coats, sexy Couture Joggers and elegant Silk Velvet Column Gowns.

Collection Photos:

Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

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Published on July 16, 2018 08:27

RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Maison Margiela Artisanal Fall 2018

Raw Couture--Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection Fall 2018

WHAT: Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection Fall/Winter 2018 by Creative Director John Galliano.

INSPIRATION: Galliano explained in his podcast (you can listen to it HERE) that the collection was the "raw, raw, undiluted essence" of the house. There were overt suggestions of marginalized societies, homeless, migrants, nomadic living..."Survival" clothing, wrapped in plastic...even homages to Edie Beale and her infamous repurposing of skirts (worn upside down) or garments worn back to front.

Exposed Techniques--Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection Fall 2018

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: In this--as in many of John Galliano's Maison Margiela's Artisanal Collections, the "secrets" of haute couture were exposed--literally--seen in the horsehair interfacings of the jackets, the hand-sewn basting stitches, the tack-stitching holding together pieces of foam, scuba, or wool fabrications (seen in photos above).

Selfie Time--Some models had mobile phone strapped onto their ankles and arms filming the audience--Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection Fall 2018

Collection Photos:

Maison Margiela Atisanal Collection Fall 2018

Maison Margiela Atisanal Collection Fall 2018

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Published on July 13, 2018 09:28

RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Armani Prive Fall 2018

Regal Style--Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2018

WHAT: Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2018. Giorgio Armani showed his Haute Couture show at elegant Italian Embassy in Paris. WWD said that collection was possibly "his best ever".

INSPIRATION: 83-year-old Armani said, in the press notes, of the collection: "Sculptural, almost regal style". Indeed it was.

Draped Flourishes--Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2018

Couture Details: Crocodile & Sequined Fringe--Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2018

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: The collection had 96 looks, beginning with elegant streamlined "day" (Day, if you are the Queen of Belgium making appearances in the daytime!) looks, showcasing his atelier's deft hands in sensuous second-skin tailleurs, then, a group of STUNNING silk velvet column gowns with sequined crystal details...a flurry of pink and several glorious draped pieces, all added up to the stunning collection.

Collection Photos:

Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2018

A rmani Prive Fall/Winter 2018

Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2018

Armani Prive Fall/Winter 2018

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Published on July 13, 2018 09:12

RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Viktor & Rolf Fall/Winter 2018

Avant-Garde Chic--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

WHAT: Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018.

Viktor and Rolf

INSPIRATION: On their 25th anniversary of being in the fashion world, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren decided to look back at some of the "Best Hits" from previous collections. This was not nostalgia, however, in that each look got a "refreshner"; while the past designs were there, they were done in different textures, using an all-white color palette and lots of hand sewn Swarovski crystals.

Collection Photos:

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Spring 1999 Haute Couture (R)

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Fall 2003 RTW (R)

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Spring 1999 (R)

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Fall 2008 RTW (R)

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall 2015 (R)

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Spring 2015 (R)

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Spring 2014 (R)

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Fall 2005 RTW (R)

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Spring 2010 RTW (R)

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Fall 2005 RTW (R)

Now & Then--Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 (L) and Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall 1999 (R)

Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

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Published on July 11, 2018 09:44

FIDM.....FIDM ORANGE COUNTY "3 Days of Fashion" NICK VERREOS Special Presentation BLOG RECAP!

Hello Orange County!--Nick Verreos with students attending FIDM Orange County "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

In my last BLOG POST for this year's FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" , it's time to showcase FIDM ORANGE COUNTY ! I have already covered my "Special Appearances" at FIDM LA Main Campus HERE, FIDM San Diego HERE, FIDM San Francisco HERE, and so Orange County was the finale!

Stage Nick--Nick Verreos on the stage during his "Special Appearance" at FIDM Orange County "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

On the schedule for my visit at FIDM Orange County and this final "3 Days of Fashion" for the Summer was my "Nick Lecture": First, discussing how I "got to where I got", starting with my secret love of sketching fashion as a young boy and ending with becoming a successful fashion designer. As always I had a special fashion presentation of my NIKOLAKI gowns...

Here are photos recap'ing the day:

Group Smiles--Nick Verreos with students attending FIDM Orange County "3 Days of Fashion " 2018

Lecture Time:

Nick Verreos and students attending the FIDM Orange County "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

NIKOLAKI Gown Presentation: For FIDM Orange County, I was honored to have model Amanda Fields Bennett--from L.A. Models Runway--to showcase my NIKOLAKI gowns to the FIDM Orange County "3 Days of Fashion" students:

Ballgown Gorgeous--Nick Verreos with model Amanda Fields Bennett wearing his NIKOLAKI Black and White Silk Damask Strapless Ball Gown--FIDM Orange County "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

Fuchsia Onstage--Nick Verreos with model Amanda Fields Bennett wearing his NIKOLAKI Fuchsia Colored Silk Crepe-Back Satin Bias-Cut Column Gown with Cowl Drape and Swarovski Crystal Detail--FIDM Orange County "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

Aquamarine Beauty--Nick Verreos with model Amanda Fields Bennett wearing his NIKOLAKI Aquamarine Colored Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Attached Cape and Jeweled Waist--FIDM Orange County "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

Following the Fashion Presentation and my Special Lecture, it was time for Meet & Greet Photos:

Nick Verreos with students of FIDM Orange County "3 Days Of Fashion" 2018 during the Meet & Greet Photo Session

CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to EVERYONE who attended this Summer's FIDM "3 Days of Fashion"!!! XOXO, Nick

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Published on July 11, 2018 09:41

RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

Hola Barcelona--Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

WHAT: Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018.

INSPIRATION: Barcelona and Antoni Gaudi's architectural masterpieces (photos above). The inspiration was seen in the organic textures, patterns and embellishments seen on the details and embroidery of his designs.

TRENDS: Pants Outfits with Overskirts. Caped Goddesses and Slits...naturally! Red Carpet Fabulousness.

Collection Photos:

Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

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Published on July 10, 2018 09:07

RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

Grand Gestures--Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

WHAT: Stephane Rolland Haute Couture 2018. Rolland showed a collection with lots of volume, capes, sportswear... WWD said of the collection: "In terms of theatricality, the designer toned it down, presenting a lighter, more fluid evolution of his aesthetic".

Glittering--Actual DIAMONDS, sewn as trim--Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

FABRICS: Haute Couture fabrications all the way: Actual diamonds (DIAMONDS!) from Maison Boghossian sewn into the gowns and silk taffeta capes (plus a 25-carat diamond tiara for the bride!); embroidered suede pants; silk organza drapes on wool grain de poudre dresses; mohair capes; leather jumpsuits.

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Voluminous capes; Watteau gowns; jumpsuits with overskirts; diamond-encrusted details; Sportswear Couture; leather and crepe joggers. Rolland's muse, Spanish model and TV presenter Nieves Alvarez opened and almost finished the show.

Collection Photos:

Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

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Published on July 10, 2018 09:03

RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

La Dolce Vita--Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

WHAT: Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018 from Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli.

Pierpaolo Piccioli

INSPIRATION: Haute Couture as a Dream. The House of Valentino says, of the collection: "The fantasy of real Haute Couture, pictured in a daydream, brought to life through emotions". There were references to the 18th century, the Middle ages, Greek mythology.

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Gorgeous, glorious fashions that brought the audience to a standing ovation: True Haute Couture. If one ever wonders what Couture is about and why they cost $100,000+ EACH, look no further than Piccioli's magnificent collection (even THE Valentino was brought to his feet!). Lots of voluminous gowns, vibrant colors, ranging from pink to fuchsia, green, tangerine, blue and highlighter yellow. Rich brocade gowns, hand-sewn embroideries and intarsia in the shapes of mythological creatures, bias-cut silk gazar volant coats, paillette capes, cashmere culottes... all INCREDIBLE!

Collection Photos:

Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

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Published on July 10, 2018 08:58

FIDM.....FIDM SAN FRANCISCO "3 Days of Fashion" NICK VERREOS Special Presentation BLOG RECAP!

SF Appearance--Nick Verreos during his "Special Appearance & Presentation" at FIDM San Francisco

As part of my Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" Appearance Tour, I had already been at FIDM Main Campus in LA (Click HERE for that BLOG), FIDM San Diego (Click HERE for that BLOG), and now it was time for FIDM San Francisco !

Nick Verreos with model Lulu of Look Modeling Agency San Francisco wearing his NIKOLAKI gowns--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

Since I spent some of my early childhood, as a teenager--after growing up in Venezuela--in the San Francisco Bay Area, it's always a treat to come back. The city has changed A LOT (OMG the real estate prices!) but I always LOVE walking around Union Square since it takes me back to the times my mom would bring me shopping with her to those now-gone fabulous department stores like I. Magnin.

Bay View--View of the Embarcadero and the iconic Transamerica Pyramid Building as I drove in from the Bay Bridge

Cable Car Boy--Nick Verreos taking a requisite "Selfie" with an iconic San Francisco Cable Car--Union Square San Francisco

Union Square Boy--Nick Verreos taking a "Selfie" in Union Square San Francisco

I've Arrived!--Nick Verreos at FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

I arrived the day of my event, checked in to my hotel, and soon enough it was time to grab my bag full of NIKOLAKI gowns I had brought with me from Los Angeles to show the students. On the way to the FIDM San Francisco campus, I got a little "sightseeing" out of the way, taking quick selfies of course! But finally, I got to the campus and it was time for my "Special Appearance" and fashion presentation of my NIKOLAKI gowns. Here are some photos:

Lecture Nick--Nick Verreos during his "Special Appearance & lecture" during his visit to FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

And the Winners Are--Nick Verreos reading off winners of the FIDM Social Media Contest--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

Signed Book--As part of the prizes some of the students won at FIDM San Francisco's "3 Days of Fashion", they received copies of one of my books "The Pageant Coloring Book" featuring 25 fabulous gown sketches that kids (and adults!) can color as well as fashion croquis to help them draw their own designs. Naturally, I signed every copy for them--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

Time for my NIKOLAKI Gown Presentation: I was excited to be joined by a model named Lulu from San Francisco's Look Modeling Agency who would exquisitely model my gowns...first up was a One Shoulder Coral Colored Draped Jersey dress...

Coral Drape--Nick Verreos with model Lulu wearing NIKOLAKI One Shoulder Coral Colored Matte Jersey Draped Gown. Lower photo showing the students coming up onstage to check out the gown up close--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

Floating Chiffon--Nick Verreos with model Lulu wearing this NIKOLAKI Silk Chiffon Printed Gown with full draped front and back and jeweled/sequined trim--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

Sequined Gorgeous--Nick Verreos with model Lulu wearing his NIKOLAKI copper-and-gold paillette "Capelet" Sleeved Column Gown. Lower photo showing the FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" student getting up close and personal with the gown--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

Following my NIKOLAKI gown Presentation, it was time for the Meet & Greet:

Social Media Winners--Nick Verreos with the winners of the FIDM San Francisco Social Media Contest Winners, who won fabulous FIDM bags with lots of goodies inside!--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

Time to Smile!--Nick Verreos poses with attendees of FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018 during the post-Appearance Meet & Greet

Following the fabulous FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion", I was invited to enjoy some post-3 Days of Fashion cocktails...

Yeayyy Team SF!--Nick Verreos and Trudy Noren (third from left) with some members of the amazing FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" team at the very nice Four Seasons San Francisco MKT Bar & Restaurant

That's A Wrap San Francisco! I had a FABULOUS time at FIDM San Francisco and their "3 Days of Fashion"! THANK YOU to EVERYONE for being so kind and amazing...I "Heart" San Francisco!--Nick Verreos onstage during FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" 2018

**NEXT UP: BLOG RECAP of FIDM Orange County "3 Days of Fashion"!!

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Published on July 09, 2018 10:12

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