Nick Verreos's Blog, page 17

PROJECT RUNWAY.....Behind The Scenes of the "Dapper Dan"-Inspired Episode 5 Challenge

Fab Streetwear--Models (L to R) Asia, Aviana and Nora Sommerkamp in Dapper Dan-inspired designs from "Project Runway" Season 17 designers Venny Etienne, Bishme Cromartie and Renee Hill--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn NY


Last week was Episode 5 of Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 . The Challenge was to design and create a look exemplifying "Luxury Streetwear" inspired by the one-and-only Dapper Dan ! The designers visited his Harlem Atelier and got his words of wisdom about the industry, his passion and his influence on streetwear style. As a Consulting Producer on this season, I got the chance to work behind-the-scenes during the episode...






Mood Shopper--Nick Verreos at Mood Fabrics NYC











  Brocades, Jacquards, Silk Twills...Dapper Dan Inspired Chic--Fabrics from Mood Fabrics NYC


And while the designers were out visiting his famed Harlem Design Studio, I was tasked to find Dapper Dan-inspired fabrics at Mood Fabrics NYC , that they would hopefully use for their designs during the challenge.



Here are my Behind-the-Scenes photos of meeting THE MAN...and much more:




  The Man, The Legend--Nick Verreos and David Paul, backstage at "Project Runway" Season 17 with Dapper Dan--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY





Dapper Dan and Christian Siriano taking a look at the designer's Last Looks before the Runway Show--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






  The Runway--Model Aviana in design from Bishme Cromartie--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






  Winning Look--Model Aviana in outfit designed by Bishme Cromartie--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






  Logo Mania--Bishme Cromartie's design featured embroidered lettering of the designer's initials as well as the neighborhood he is from in Baltimore, Ohio--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






 Luxe-Street Model--Close-up of Model Aviana's styling and makeup--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






Model Nora in design from Renee Hill--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






  Model Asia in design from Venny Etienne--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






  Model Mimi Tao in design from Garo Sparo--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






Model Thijin Bol in design from Hester Sunshine--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






Model Sarah Victoria in design from Tessa Clark--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






  Model Paula Nieto in design from Sonia Kasparian--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






 Model Yuen in design from Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






Model Lexi in design from Rakan Shams Aldeen--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






Model Kate in design from Jamall Osterholm--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






Eliminated Look--Model Carmen in design from Kovid Kapoor--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY






Last Look--Models in designs from Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 designs

PROJECT RUNWAY.....Behind The Scenes Bravo's "Project Runway": "Surviving In Style" UNCONVENTIONAL Challenge

Surviving In Style--Designs from "project Runway" Season 17 Designers (L to R) Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey, Rakan Shams Aldeen, Ranee Hill and Garo Sparo--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge




Last week on Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 , it was time for an UNCONVENTIONNAL Challenge--one of the favorites of "Project Runway" fans (not so much of the designers....maybe just speaking from a very, very....personal point of view). The designers were driven to the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Staten Island (and so was I, as a Consulting Producer) and challenged to create designs from camping supplies (that yes, I helped pick--sorry!)...










 Camp Nick--Nick Verreos at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Staten Island--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge






They had to sleep, as well as create their designs there. We had a TORRENTIAL rainstorm THE DAY OF the runway show and well, let me just tell you--it was a couple of days that I will never forget!






A Wet Set--Nick Verreos on the "set" of Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge, Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Staten Island





David Paul--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge--Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Staten Island


I am NOT a camping sort of fellow but luckily, my better half David Paul was there with me, helping us out with the supplies, camping workroom...as well as loading the designs onto trucks in the rain.....to get to the runway!



Here are my EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes photos:






The Workroom--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge--Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Staten Island


The Runway Designs:




Winning Survivilist--The winning design from designer Renee Hill made out of tarp, cowdide and backpack material--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge





Anime Mummy Runway Diva--Design from Rakan Shams Aldeen using Sleeping Bags and Gauze--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge





Puffy Survival Chic--Design from Bishme Cromartie using Sleeping Bag, Mat, Branches, Rocks--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge





Camo Queen--Design from Hester Sunshine using Bungee Cords, Camouflage Tarp and Carabiners--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge





F ishing & Bungee Cord Diva--Design from Garo Sparo using Bungee Cords and Fishing Lures--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge







Leaf Gown--Design from Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey using Leaves and Duct Tape--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge







Rope Sexy--Design from Tessa Clark using Rope, Netting, String and Bark--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge





Thermal Blanket Queen--Design from Sonia Kasparian using Duct Tape, Thermal Blanket, Branches and Netting--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge






Avant-Garde Camping--Design from Jamall Osterholm using Sleeping Bag, Umbrella and Thermal Blanket--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge





Sporty Survival--Design from Kovid Kapoor using Sleeping Bag, Mat and Tarp--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge





One Shoulder Cords--Design from Lela Orr using Bungee Cords, Tarp and Umbrella--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge





Green Runway--Design from Venny Etienne using Tarp, Utility Rings, Camouflage Tarp and Rope--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge





Rope Couture--The Eliminated Design from Afa Ah Loo using Maps, Hammock, Duct Tape and Rope--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge





Hot Cocoa Time--Nick Verreos joining "Project Runway" Season 17 designer Rakan Shams Aldeen as he enjoys his hot cocoa--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge--Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Staten Island





Out In The Woods--Nick Verreos--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge--Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Staten Island







Nick Verreos and David Paul--Behind the Scenes of Bravo's Project Runway Season 17 Episode 4 "Surviving In Style" Unconventional Challenge--Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Staten Island

FIDM.....FIDM Fashion Design Presentation at FIDM DEBUT Educators Luncheon: BLOG RECAP!

FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs Nick Verreos and David Paul--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Educators Luncheon, Loews Santa Monica Beach


Last Friday, David and I were invited to do a special Presentation as the


Here are photos from the day:




Time for the Educators Luncheon--Nick Verreos arriving at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Educators Luncheon--Loews Santa Monica Beach





Gorgeous Day--Nick Verreos and David Paul--Loews Santa Monica Beach






Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica California





Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica California


David and I did a special presentation to the educators discussing Fashion Trends, as well as Southern California designers and the jobs available in the Fashion Industry....and the classes at FIDM that we provide to prepare our students...








Presentation--Nick Verreos and David Paul, FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs, during the FIDM Fashion Design Presentation at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Educators Luncheon--Loews Santa Monica Beach


Meet & Greet Pics:












 FIDM DEBUT 2019 Educators Luncheon Meet & Greet--Nick Verreos at the Meet & Greet Step & Repeat, FIDM DEBUT 2019 Educators Luncheon--Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel





Surfing Nick--Nick Verreos and guests--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Educators Luncheon--Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel





That's a Wrap!--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Educators day Luncheon--Loews Santa Monica Beach



It was a GREAT Luncheon! Thanks to all the loyal and dedicated Educators that joined us!!

FIDM.....FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga Born This Way Foundation: RECAP!

 Influencer Fab--FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chair and Designer Nick Verreos with James Charles and Drew Scott--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California


This past weekend was the Annual FIDM DEBUT show at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica California. As a special part of the show, we partnered with Lady Gaga's "Born This Way Foundation" to showcase a very special fashion presentation bringing FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designers with TOP YouTube, Beauty and Style Influencers James Charles , Patrick Starrr , Kandee Johnson , Nikita Dragun , Kian Lawley , Drew Scott and Laura Mellado .






FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs David Paul and Nick Verreos--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California


As FIDM Fashion Design Chairpersons , David Paul and I mentored this very special show--its Designers and Influencers--and helped put together this ONE TIME ONLY fashion show. Check out the Behind-the-Scenes Photos: 








  Onstage--Nick Verreos MC'ing the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California







MC Nick--Nick Verreos onstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California



 Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





Patrick Starr and FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Duston Jasso onstage during the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Fashion Show--Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





  FIDM Alumni--Nick Verreos with FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designers Ali Jawad (L) and Tomy Huang (R)--backstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California





  Nikita and Nick--YouTube Influencer and FIDM Grad Nikita Dragun and Nick Verreos, backstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California





  Makeup Fab--James Charles backstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California







  Pose Chic--James Charles in FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Danny Godoy design--Backstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California





Designer & Muse--FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Danny Godoy with Influencer Muse James Charles--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





  Backstage Prom Pic--Nikita Dragun and James Charles, backstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California





Designer and Muse--FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Mohamed Salaheldin and Nikita Dragun in his design--Backstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages






Selfie Fierce--Patrick Starrr backstage taking a Selfie--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California





Designer & Muse--FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Duston Jasso and his Influencer Muse, Patrick Starr-- FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California
                                            Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages






Angelic Couture--Nick Verreos with Kandee Johnson in design from FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Francesca Lake--Backstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California







  Designer and Muse--FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Francesca Lake and Kandee Johnson in her design--Backstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages






  Designers and Muses--Influencers Kandee Johnson and Patrick Starrr with their respective FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designers Francesca Lake (far left) and Duston Jasso (far right)--Backstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California


Fashion Sketches and Designs:




Sketch & Design--Sketch from FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Francesca Lake and Kandee Johnson in the actual design--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Photo of Kandee Johnson courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





Sketch & Design--Sketch from FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Danny Godoy and James Charles in the actual design--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Photo of James Charles courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





Sketch & Design--Sketch from FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Vanessa Puccini and Laura Mellado in actual design--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Photo of Laura Mellado courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





Sketch & Design--Sketch from FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Ali Jawad and Kian Lawley in actual design--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California


Photo of Kian Lawley courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages






Sketch & Design--Sketch from FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Mohamed Salaheldin and Nikita Dragun in actual design--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Photo of Nikita Dragun courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





Sketch & Design--Sketch from FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Duston Jasso and Patrick Starr in actual design--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Photo of Patrick Starr courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages







Sketch & Design--Sketch from FIDM DEBUT Alumni Designer Tomy Huang and Drew Scott in actual design--FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California

Photo of Drew Scott courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





Influencer Group Pic--(L to R) Drew Scott, Kandee Johnson, Patrick Starrr, Kandee Johnson, James Charles and Kian Lawley--Backstage at the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Show Benefiting Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica California







That's A Wrap!--The fabulous Patrick Starr onstage during the FIDM DEBUT 2019 Influencer Fashion Show--The Barker Hangar, Santa Monica California

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

FIDM....FIDM DEBUT 2019 Fundraising Gala: Pics of the Show + Guests: BLOG RECAP!

  FIDM DEBUT 2019--FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs David Paul and Nick Verreos, designs from FIDM DEBUT 2019 designers Kyle Denman (far left) and Adam James (far right)--The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA  

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages







FIDM DEBUT 2019 Stage + FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs Nick Verreos and David Paul--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

 Photos courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages 


This past Saturday night was the Annual FIDM DEBUT Fashion Show fundraiser benefiting the FIDM Scholarship Foundation . The fashion show showcases the 2019 collections of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM's Advanced Study Fashion Design and Theatre Costume Design Graduates as well as Chairing Styles and The Business of Denim...






Presenting the Scholarship Awards--Barbara Bundy Vice President of Education and Nick Verreos FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chair and model in NIKOLAKI sequined gown--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages


As


Here are photos from Saturday night's Fundraising Fashion Gala...Starting with "Chairing Styles":




Chairing Styles 2019--Models in fashions, textiles and chairs designed in a collaboration between Fashion Design, Textile Design and Interior Design FIDM students--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages


Theatre Costume Design:




 Costumes from FIDM Theatre Costume Design Graduates inspired by Mozart's "The Magic Flute"-- FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages (L) and Bejamin Shmikler/ABImages (R)




The Business of Denim--Graduates from the Advanced Study Program in Denim Design and Development:




 Denim designs from FIDM "The Business of Denim" Graduate Bianca Betdashtoo--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





 Denim designs from FIDM "The Business of Denim" Graduate Edith Baeza--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages





 Denim designs from "The  Business of Denim" Graduate Isabella Barreiro Seiden--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages





Denim designs from "The Business of Denim" Graduate Joseph Gonzalez--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages








 Denim designs from FIDM "The Business of Denim" Graduate Xinyu Liu--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages





Denim deigns from FIDM "The Business of Denim" Graduate Shannon Reddy--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages


Advanced Fashion Design/DEBUT Graduates' Collections:






 FIDM DEBUT 2019 Designer Adam James--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages (left and right) and Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages (center)







FIDM DEBUT 2019 Designer Andrea Isaza--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





 FIDM DEBUT 2019 Designer Anna Reinherz--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages







 FIDM DEBUT 2019 Designer Emi Ishizeki--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages







 FIDM DEBUT 2019 Designer Heewon Moon--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages







FIDM DEBUT 2019 Designer Jason Tirtorahardjo--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages (top) and Bejamin Shmil;etr/ABImages (lower photos)







 FIDM DEBUT 2019 Designer Kai Erven--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages







 FIDM DEBUT 2019 Designer Kyle Denman--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages







FIDM DEBUT 2019 Designer Mitchell Carr--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages







FIDM DEBUT 2019 Designer Sofia Elin--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages


Guests Photos:






 FIDM President Toni Hohberg with FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs Nick Verreos and David Paul FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





 Buxton Midyette (center), Vice President of Marketing and Promotions, Supima, with FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs Nick Verreos and David Paul--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages





 Designer Kevan Hall, Designer Angela Dean and Cross Colous Co-Founder TJ Walker--Founders of the Black Design Collective--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages





 Alison Nieder and Estevan Ramos--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages





LA Councilwoman, District 7, Monica Rodriguez and FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chair Nick Verreos--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photos courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages





 FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs Nick Verreos and David Paul with Louie Anchondo, Center Theater Group Director of Events and Corporate Promotions (center)--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages





That's a FIDM DEBUT 2019 Wrap!--FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs David Paul and Nick Verreos--FIDM DEBUT 2019, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

PROJECT RUNWAY.....Project Runway on Bravo--Behind The Scenes BLOG: Episode 3 "Head To Toe Print Challenge"

Print Smiles--Nick Verreos with models (L to R) Thijin Bol and Lexi Sundin--Behind the scenes, right before the Runway, Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17--Brooklyn New York


For the 3rd week's Challenge in the new "Project Runway" Season 17 on Bravo , the designers were tasked to create a Head-to-Toe Print Look. As a Consulting Producer on the show, I was right there to capture all the looks right before the models headed to the runway...Some of my Top Five Faves were Hester Sunshine's red-and-white gingham look (the Winner), as well as Kovid Kapoor's bold geo-printed look (with face mask), Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey's elegant grey printed pants ensemble, Bishme Cromartie's dramatic red-and-cream pointed shoulder cape/gown-and-hat and Jamall Osterholm's modern black-and-white plaid look for THE DIVA, Mimi. Here are my Behind-the-Scenes Photos:






  Printed Model Gorgeous--(L to R) Models Thijin Bol and Sundi Lexin in design from (L to R) Sonia Kasparian "Urchin" and Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn New York





  Designs from designers (L to R) Lela Orr, Hester Sunshine, Tessa Clark, Sonia Kasparian--"Head to Toe Challenge" Episode 3, Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn New York





  Models in designs from designers (L to R) Garo Sparo, Venny Etienne, Afa Ah Loo and Johan "Sebastian" Grey, "Head to Toe Challenge" Episode 3, Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn New York





  Models in designs from designers (L to R) Rakan Shams Aldeen, Kovid Kapoor, and Nadine Ralliford, "Head to Toe Challenge" Episode 3, Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn New York





  The Winner--Model in designer Hester Sunshine's look--"Head to Toe Challenge" Episode 3, Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn New York





  Model in designer Bishme Cromartie look, "Head to Toe Print Challenge" Episode 3, Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn New York





Model in designer Kovid Kapoor's look, "Head to Toe Challenge" Episode 3, Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn New York





 Model Mimi Tao in designer Jamall Osterholm's look--"Head to Toe Print Challenge" Episode 3, Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn New York





  Model in designer Garo Sparo's look, "Head to Toe Print Challenge" Episode 3, Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn New York





The Bottom--Model in designer Nadine Ralliford's look, "Head to Toe Print Challenge" Episode 3, Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn New York

FIDM.....FIDM Red Dress 2019--FIDM partners with American Heart Association to Create Designs

  Red Dress Fab--Model Rina Karuna wearing designs from FIDM students for the FIDM Red Dress 2019 in partnership with the American Heart Association--FIDM Los Angeles


Each year, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM partners with the American Heart Association to have a select group of students to create pieces in honor of Go Red For Women . This year's students created dresses in various fabrics, ranging from velvet, satin, lace and neoprene. The students--hand-picked from various programs, including the Fashion Design major--worked on each dress for an entire quarter (10 weeks). The finished dress was then revealed in a presentation last week at the FIDM Los Angeles campus. As Co-Chair of the FIDM Fashion Design department, I was happy enough to witness the presentation. Here are photos form the event:







  Model Rina Karuna in designs from FIDM students (L to R) Hattie Mainridge, Joel Hindman, Harmony Hartnell, Luis Mejia, Michelle McLamb--FIDM Red Dress 2019





Model Rina Karuna in designs from FIDM students (L to R) Jenna Wernke, Robin Giles, Sara Latham, Ava Cavanaugh, Cecila Cassini--FIDM Red Dress 2019





  FIDM Designer Jenna Werke--Model Rina Karuna in design by FIDM Red Dress 2019 designer Jenna Wernke





  FIDM Designer Cecilia Cassini--Model Rina Karuna in design by FIDM Red Dress 2019 designer Cecilia Cassini







  FIDM Designer Joel Hindman--Model Rina Karuna in design by FIDM Red Dress 2019 designer Joel Hindman





  FIDM Designer Robin Giles--Model Rina Karuna in design by FIDM Red Dress 2019 designer Robin Giles







  FIDM Designer Luis Mejia--Model Rina Karuna in design by FIDM Red Dress 2019 designer Luis Mejia





 FIDM Designer Harmony Hartnell--Model Rina Karuna in design by FIDM Red Dress 2019 designer Harmony Hartnell





  FIDM Designer Michelle McLamb--Model Rina Karuna in design by FIDM Red Dress 2019 designer Michelle McLamb





  FIDM Designer Hattie Mainridge--Model Rina Karuna in design by FIDM Red Dress 2019 designer Hattie Mainridge





  FIDM Designer Ava Cavanaugh--Model Rina Karuna in design by FIDM Red Dress 2019 designer Ava Cavanaugh





FIDM Designer Sara Latham--Model Rina Karuna in design by FIDM Red Dress 2019 designer Sara Latham







  FIDM designers showcasing their "FIDM Red Dress 2019" designs--FIDM Los Angeles





Congratulations to the FIDM Red Dress 2019 designers and "Thank You" to the American Heart Association L.A.--FIDM Los Angeles

PROJECT RUNWAY.....Project Runway on Bravo--Behind The Scenes BLOG: Episode 2 "The Future of Fashion"

Backless Future Fashion--Behind the Scenes photos of models Mimi Tao and Sarah Victoria in designs from Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 designers Bishme Cromartie (L) and Venny Etienne (R)--A. Human "Future of Fashion" Challenge 2


In the second Challenge of this season's "Project Runway" on Bravo ...the designers were tasked with creating designs (in groups of three) to reflect the "Future of Fashion", incorporating body modifications from A. Human , an art installation of sorts showcased within the fashion realm. Back, neck and shoulder pieces are affixed to human models in a fashion-like manner to almost look like sci-fi creatures but at the same time to resemble fashionable details such as Elizabethan neck ruffles, exaggerated shoulders, back embellishments, etc. As a Consulting Producer for the show, I got some Behind-the-Scenes photos...take a look: 






Lit Up Neck--Model in A.Human body modification art--"Future of Fashion" Challenge, Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17--Brooklyn New York





Sci-Fi Sea Creature--Model in A.Human body modification art--"Future of Fashion" Challenge, Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17--Brooklyn New York





The Set--"Future of Fashion" Challenge, Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17--Brooklyn New York





Model Mimi Tao in design from Bishme Cromartie--"Future of Fashion" Challenge, Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17--Brooklyn New York





Model Sarah Victoria in design from Venny Etienne--"Future of Fashion" Challenge, Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17--Brooklyn New York





Horned Blue Group--Models in designs from (L to R) Season 17 "Project Runway" designers Hester Sunshine, Nadine Ralliford and Garo Sparo, "Future of Fashion" Challenge, Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17--Brooklyn New York





Octopus Neck Ruffles--Models in designs from Season 17 "Project Runway" designers (L to R) Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey, Tessa Clark and Afa Ah Loo, "Future of Fashion" Challenge, Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17--Brooklyn New York

PROJECT RUNWAY.....Project Runway on Bravo Behind The Scenes BLOG: Episode One Premiere

Model Boy--Nick Verreos with models from the Premiere episode of "Project Runway" Season 17 on Bravo, wearing designs from designers (L to R) Garo Sparo, Nadine Ralliford, Bishme Cromartie, Frankie Lewis, Rakan Shams Aldeen and Renee Hill--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY


This past Thursday night was the Premiere of Season 17 of "Project Runway" , back on Bravo TV, the network that aired the first FIVE seasons of the reality competition show--of which I was part of in Season 2 and judged in Season 6. I am a Consulting Producer on the show and was lucky enough to have exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes action. Instead of recap'ing each episode, I will post fun "backstage" photos of what went on while doing my consulting producing duties.








Gorgeous New Set--The new "Project Runway on Bravo" set by JP Connelly/James Pearse Connelly--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





The Accessories Wall--Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo TV--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





Many Sizes--The Dress Forms, lined up in the new workroom of Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo TV--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY


First up is the Premiere Episode. For this first episode, the designers/contestants were asked to bring designs from home that best represented who they were as designers to a party-like atmosphere so the show's judges--Supermodel Karlie Kloss , Elle Magazine Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia , Designer Brandon Maxwell and Journalist/Editor and former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, Elaine Welteroth --could ascertain the new designer's aesthetic. Here are photos from the first episode "party", as well as backstage model photos with the designer's designs + more--Enjoy!



Premiere Episode Runway Party:




Season 2 Boys--Nick Verreos and Daniel Vosovic--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





  Hanging Out--A group selfie while waiting for filming to begin--with my very good friend Taylor Schultz (center) and "Project Runway" Season 2 buddy Daniel Vosovic (second from right)--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY


Models/Designs:




 Nick Verreos with models in Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer's looks (L to R) Blue Tulle and Satin dress from Hester Sunshine; White stretch-twill-and-lace-applique-netting Suiting Ensemble from Nadine Ralliford--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





  Blue Doll--Dress by Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer Hester Sunshine--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





Sexy Suiting--White Stretch Twill with Lace Applique Ensemble from Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer Nadine Ralliford--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





Strike A Pose--Models in looks from Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designers (L to R) Tessa Clark, Cavanagh Baker, Jamall Osterholm and Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





Off-the-Shoulder Coat-Dress--Model in design from Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer Renee Hill--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





Graphic Gal--Model in Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer Venny Etienne outfit of crop top and tulip shaped skirt with piping accents--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





Architectural Neck--Model wearing Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer Rakan Shams Aldeen Neoprene Coat--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





Backstage Models--Models backstage in first episode challenge designs from designers of Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo (L to R) Garo Sparo, Sonia Kasparian, Tessa Clark, Hester Sunshine, Frankie Lewis, Bishme Cromartie, Lela Orr, Jamall Osterholm--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY







Runway Scene--The Runway during the first episode of Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





Fabulous Mimi--Mimi Tao, the first Transgender Model on "Project Runway"--Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo, wearing bias-cut dress design from designer Kovid Kapoor--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY





Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

PROJECT RUNWAY....Proud to be a Consulting Producer on the NEW "Project Runway" on BRAVO TV

  Nick Verreos, Project Runway Season 17 on Bravo TV


I am proud to announce that in addition to all my other job descriptions, I can now add "Consultant/Producer". Last year, I was hired as a Consulting Producer on the NEW "Project Runway" returning to the Bravo Network . This will be the 17th Season of the show--of which I was a designer/contestant back in 2005 on Season 2.






Casting Veteran--Nick Verreos, "Project Runway" Castings, various seasons





Nick Verreos--with (L to R) Kerry Washington, Nina Garcia, and Heidi Klum "Project Runway" Season 6




I have also judged Season 6 and have been a Casting Judge for more than ten seasons, beginning back in Season 3, and blog'ed many a season as well. As a designer, co-owner of NIKOLAKI and NV Nick Verreos, 





Nick Verreos--"Project Runway" Season 17 on Bravo TV


As a Consulting Producer, my job is behind the scenes....not in front of the camera ;) But these images seen here were some behind-the-scenes photos from a fun Marketing Shoot I did for Bravo TV in advance of the show's Premiere...








Nick Verreos--"Project Runway" Season 17 on Bravo TV





Nick Verreos--"Project Runway" Season 17 on Bravo TV






Nick Verreos--"Project Runway" Season 17 on Bravo TV


DON'T MISS THE PREMIERE Thursday March 14th!!!