Nick Verreos's Blog, page 41
July 8, 2017
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Valentino Couture Fall 2017
WHAT: Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017. Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli created an extraordinary collection, showing a full range from day wear to evening, full of wonderful color (marshmallow, strawberry, banana, prune!) combinations, simple shapes belying very labor intensive handwork (most garments took 1,000+ hours to create...each!), inspired by the commonalities of the church and religion, and the art of Haute Couture....
Paintings of Saints, Bishops by Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbaran
INSPIRATION: The Church meets Couture. The rituals of religion and its commonalities with the rituals of Haute Couture. It takes lots of time, effort and patience to create one-of-a-kind bespoke clothing and these handcrafting rituals resembled--to Pierpaolo Piccioli--the time-consuming rituals of The Church. In addition, the designer sought to be inspired by portraits of bishops, cardinals, nuns, saints from Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbaran.
Couture Details: Feathers, cotton lace, mink, caviar beading, fringe bugle beads--Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
DETAILS: Pleated skirt made out of strips of feathers(!); mink (!) coats; velvet intarsia, cashmere, brocades, chiffon plisse. Lots of monk-like capes, hoods, tent-like gowns.
Collection Highlights:
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Making of Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017 Short Video:
Click below to watch Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017 Show:
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Viktor & Rolf Couture Fall 2017
WHAT: Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017. Dutch designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren went DOLL COUTURE with a collection that featured life size doll heads--a la Bratz Dolls. They, according to program notes, were the Viktor & Rolf mascots, "rooting for a world that is creative, diverse and eco-conscious". There were females, males, as well as big doll heads of every color. At the end of the show, the models took off the big doll heads and exposed their true identity. And lest you think it's all for show...the first look on the runway has already been sold.
Doll & Model: Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Puffy coats, dresses, jackets; ruffles galore; bows; parka couture; patchwork.
Collection Highlights:
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Click below for Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017 Show:
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Christian Dior Couture Fall 2017
This past week was Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week in where else? Paris, of course. Haute Couture is a rarefied art in the world of fashion. Here are some bullet points on Haute Couture...
The Scene at Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017 Show, Les Invalides Paris France
*Every item must be (almost all) handmade (some sewing is done with a sewing machine but a very small amount!);
*All items are custom ordered and made-to-measure to the client's needs and shapes (there are arguably only a small elite group of ladies--numbering in the low thousands-- in the entire world who are customers with Sheikha Mozah of Qatar being a very prominent and consistent one!);
*Prices are very hush-hush but a suit can set you back $45,000 to start and a gown, $100,000!);
*A LOT of Haute Couture is lent to celebrities to wear at big red carpet events, such as Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Awards. Since many of these design samples may not ever get produced...why not get good use out of them and have celebs wear them to promote the brand's lipstick and perfume!
To start off my Runway Report, I begin with DIOR:
Le Bar Chic: Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
WHAT: Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017. This was Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri's second Haute Couture collection for the famed Dior fashion house. Dior is celebrating 70 years in the fashion world with an incredible exhibition at the Louvre's Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017 fashion show occurred at Les Invalides, the sight where Napoleon is entombed.
Christian Dior Couturier Du Reve Exhibition, Les Arts Decoratifs, Paris France--runs July 5, 2017-January 7, 2018
INSPIRATION: Travel. In the years following World War II, Christian Dior (the designer himself) traveled to California, Tokyo, South America, to name a few, to show his collections to the high society ladies of the world. As a result, Chiuri was inspired by this backdrop to create a collection inspired by Travel with names of outfits such as "Siam", "Oxford", "Austria", and "New York".
SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Dior gray suits; Le Bar suit; daywear; velvet; patchwork; full-flared skirted suits, coats; light-as-air tulle nipped-in waist ball gowns.
Collection Highlights:
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Click below for the Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017 Show:
July 5, 2017
FIDM.....FIDM Los Angeles Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion": BLOG RECAP!!!
It's 3 Days of FASHION!!--Nick Verreos onstage with model Amanda Fields Bennett wearing NIKOLAKI silk charmeuse and "feathered" taffeta gown--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Time for the FINAL FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" for Summer 2017! In the past two weeks, I have had the pleasure of visiting the FIDM campuses throughout California for their annual "3 Days of Fashion" Summer Program--you can check out my BLOGS on those HERE for FIDM San Diego, HERE for FIDM OC in LA, and HERE for FIDM San Francisco. So now, it was time for my "Special Appearance" at the FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion"!
Onstage Nick: Nick Verreos--with "3 Days of Fashion" MC Andre Barnwell--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Here are my photos from last week's FABULOUS and SUPER FUN FIDM "3 Days of fashion" 2017 including my "Special Appearance", a special Fashion Presentation of my NIKOLAKI gowns on models, plus a DAD CATWALK CONTEST (!) and a Meet & Greet after all the fun.
Let's start with that aforementioned "Dad Catwalk Contest":
The Dad Winners: Nick Verreos with the three finalists of the "Dad Catwalk Contest" atb FIDM LA Main campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017.
Right as I got onstage to begin my "Special Appearance", I asked all the dads in the audience to come up onstage and then I surprised them (or shocked them, depending on who you speak to!) when I told them that they were to walk the "runway" for the FIDM 3 Days of Fashion Dad Catwalk Contest.
Runway Dads: Dads of students attending FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" doing their "catwalk"--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
They were all AMAZING and good sports about it (Thank Goodness no one got mad at me!), and in fact our top winning dad, really embraced the term "catwalk" when he literally got on the floor--on all fours--and began slithering like a cat--or Runway Panther! You can only imagine the reaction from the crowd--and especially his daughter! (she was snapping photos and filming video naturally!). I'm sure if you looked on Instagram long enough, you'll find the "blackmail" video :)--Now, let's get to the REAL models:
The NIKOLAKI Fashion Presentation:
Amanda Fields Bennett modeling NIKOLAKI burgundy colored silk dress onstage with Nick Verreos--FIDM Main Campus LA "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Model Amanda wearing NIKOLAKI burgundy colored silk charmeuse and "feathered" silk taffeta tea-length gown--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Model Amanda wearing NIKOLAKI copper & gold sequined silk gown with capelet detail--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Model Amanda in NIKOLAKI "Pop Art" multicolored polka dot silk crepe column gown with plunging neckline and long sleeves--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Model Alizee Gaillard wearing NIKOLAKI canary yellow silk crepe-back satin one shoulder column gown with silk organza side cascade detail--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Nick Verreos with model Alizee wearing NIKOLAKI canary yellow silk crepe-back satin one shoulder column gown with silk organza cascade detail--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Model Alizee in NIKOLAKI bubblegum pink silk crepe-back satin "Sari"-inspired draped gown--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Nick Verreos presenting model Alizee in NIKOLAKI grape colored beaded silk gown with back cowl drape--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
NIKOLAKI Divas: Models Alizee (left) and Amanda (right) wearing NIKOLAKI gowns at FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Custom FIDM Tote Bag Winners: Nick Verreos poses with the three FIDM Tote Bag Winners at FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Post-Appearance & Fashion Presentation Meet & Greet Photos:
A Lot O' GUCCI: Nick Verreos poses with student sharing his love for Gucci--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Meet & Greet Smiles: Nick Verreos poses for photos with students (and parents!) during the Meet & Greet portion of FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
SOOOO CUUUTE: When one student came up to me to take a photo and was so overcome with emotion that she started to cry...then I started to cry...and then, well, we all were a CRYING mess! It was so endearing and touching!--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
EVERYONE SAY "FIDM!": Group shots of students (including some with my book "A Passion For Fashion"!) attending FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
It Takes a Mini Village: (L to R), Model Amanda Fields Bennett, FIDM Special Events Assistant (and my "3 Days" GOD!!) Spencer Williams, NIKOLAKI co-designer David Paul and Nick Verreos--FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
That's A Wrap!: Nick Verreos with students attending the final day of FIDM LA Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who attended this year's FIDM 3 Days of Fashion!! I LOVED meeting each and everyone of you! XO, Nick
July 3, 2017
FIDM.....FIDM SAN FRANCISCO 3 Days of Fashion: BLOG RECAP of my Special Appearance!
Ready for SAN FRANCISCO!--Nick Verreos arrives at FIDM San Francisco campus for "3 Days of Fashion" 2017
Continuing with my FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" 2017 Appearances, now it's time for one of MY FAVORITE CITIES IN THE WORLD: San Francisco! In case you missed my FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" blogs so far, click HERE for FIDM San Diego and HERE for FIDM OC. Soooo....yes, now I was off to San Francisco and the FIDM SF campus for their Final Day of the 3 Days Summer Program.
Yep, We're in SF!--Iconic San Francisco Cable Car, Union Square
My flight from LA was delayed by almost 2 hours (reason: Same ol'/Same ol' SFO fog excuses). After checking in to the iconic Sir Francis Drake Hotel , I had only 15 minutes to grab a lunch...
I HAD to Take a Pic!--Nick Verreos with Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel Bellhop
DELICIOUS & QUICK: Thank you to the FAB staff at Scala's Bistro (located right next to the Sir Francis Drake Hotel), they were able to cook up a Chicken Caesar Salad in no time. And upon leaving, the waitress-Meghan--left this lovely note on my tab: LOVE HER! I think she was a fan of Season 2 "Project Runway" ;)
After finishing my very quick lunch, I put my NIKOLAKI gowns in my big GUCCI duffel bag (packed very nicely by my better half, David Paul!) and head off to the FIDM San Francisco campus in Union Square. I was super excited to be at FIDM SF for their "3 Days of Fashion" to give my special lecture, show my NIKOLAKI designs and meet all the fabulous students! Before I got started, I wanted to know how many boys were in the audience (there were a lot!) so...naturally, I hosted a "Boy Catwalk Contest"! Obviously, because of the nature of the contest, you get a variety of "enthusiastic" and more often than not, timid and often shy participants, but...the guys at the FIDM SF "3 Days of Fashion" were AMAZING!!!!
My Catwalk Boys: Nick Verreos with the contestants of the FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion" Boy Catwalk Contest
In my many, many, MANY years of doing these events, this was THE BEST "Boy Catwalk Contest" EVER!!! The guys embraced it, brought their runway "A" game and some of them, even did death drops! The crowd LOVED it, the contestants were having a blast...and I just about started to cry when I saw how FABULOUS they all were! After their runway walks, I continued on with my special lecture as well as showed three of my NIKOLAKI designs and afterward, did a fun Meet & Greet Photo-taking session that lasted for over TWO HOURS!...
Here are Photos and I hope you enjoy!
NIKOLAKI Fashion Presentation:
Giving Back: Model enters to students' "Ooohs & Ahhhs" in my NIKOLAKI silk chiffon sequined open-back cocktail dress--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"
Nick Verreos with model Floriane in NIKOLAKI silk chiffon sequined cowl-neck cocktail dress--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"
Up Close & Personal: Class is in session...Nick Verreos allowing the students to touch the sequins (!)--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"
Print Beautiful: Floriane modeling NIKOLAKI printed silk chiffon "Amalfi Coast" Gown--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"
Gown Lecture: Nick Verreos with model Floriane in NIKOLAKI printed silk chiffon "Amalfi Coast" gown--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"
Model Floriane of Look Model Agency SF in NIKOLAKI deep magenta-colored silk zibeline gown, as she makes her entrance at FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"
Mermaid Gorgeous: Model Floriane in NIKOLAKI deep magenta-colored silk zibeline gown--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"
Post-Appearance Meet & Greet Photos:
Meet & Greet Photo Collages--Nick Verreos and students at FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"
Signing Time: Nick Verreos signing various items at FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"
Getting a Fab Lei: Nick Verreos gets a Hawaiian Kukui Nut Necklace Lei from a Oahu, Hawaii student--FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"
Bye San Francisco!!! One last selfie in Union Square before departing San Francisco
**UP NEXT: FIDM Los Angeles Main Campus "3 Days of Fashion" Special Appearance" RECAP!!! Stay tuned...
July 2, 2017
FIDM.....FIDM OC 3 Days of Fashion 2017: My Special Appearance RECAP!
Meet & Greet Smiles: Nick Verreos with students at FIDM OC's 3 Days of Fashion: Day Two in LA Campus
In my last FIDM "3 Days of Fashion" 2017 post, I traveled to San Diego and FIDM San Diego campus for their "3 Days of Fashion" . This was the first one of all the four campuses and you can read all about it HERE . Next stop: LA for FIDM Orange County! Now, usually, I go to the FIDM OC campus for the FIDM OC's "3 Days of Fashion", but this year was different.
OC Goes To LA--FIDM OC "3 Days of Fashion" Day Two occurred in FIDM Main Campus (in LA)
As part of their three-day program--in which students get to take draping, sketching, trend, styling and many other seminars--on Day Two, these FIDM OC "3 Days of Fashion" students got to take a road trip to Los Angeles. And I was invited to make a "Special Appearance" at the FIDM LA Campus, to give my "Nick Lecture" of "How I Got To Where I Got" plus show some of my NIKOLAKI gowns on a real live model as well as a "Boy Catwalk Contest"!
Here is my Photo Recap from my Appearance + Much More:
Posin' Boy: I had a "Boy Catwalk Contest" with some of the male students at FIDM OC's "3 Days of Fashion" and here is this one student's catwalk poses ;)--FIDM LA Main Campus
Book Show & Tell: Nick Verreos--with "3 Days of Fashion" host Andre Barnwell, showing his book "A Passion For Fashion" to the students at FIDM OC's "3 Days of Fashion"--FIDM LA Main Campus
Gown Gorgeous--These are the three gowns from my high-end NIKOLAKI line that I showed:
Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI fuchsia silk duchesse and coral silk zibeline ballgown
Photos by David Paul
NIKOLAKI creme silk chiffon "Aphrodite" gown with gathered torso, back cape train and gold sequined trim detail
Photos by David Paul
NIKOLAKI silk sequined blush/golden colored gown with asymmetrical silk chiffon back cape
Photos by David Paul
Gown Close-Up Class: Nick Verreos with model Amanda wearing his NIKOLAKI silk chiffon caped gown with golden sequined trim detail--I think the students LOVED getting "up close and personal" seeing the details of a high-end gown--FIDM OC "3 Days of Fashion", FIDM LA Main Campus
Meet & Greet Photos:
Meet & Greet Photos after my Appearance at FIDM OC's "3 Days of Fashion" Day Two--Nick Verreos with students--FIDM LA Main Campus
Book Signing: Nick Verreos signs his book "A Passion For Fashion" as well as student's sketch pads--FIDM OC "3 Days of Fashion", FIDM LA Main Campus
My Littlest Fan!--Nick Verreos with young student and her copy of my "A Passion For Fashion" book (which she got!)--FIDM OC "3 Days of Fashion", FIDM LA Main Campus
**UP NEXT: SAN FRANCISCO!!!! And my RECAP of FIDM San Francisco "3 Days of Fashion"...Stay Tuned!!
June 26, 2017
FASHION SCHOOL WITH NICK.....NEW VIDEO: How to Draw Notched Collars!
Jacket Collar 101: Photo still from "How to Draw a Notched Collar"--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Video
I'm on a "Collars" mood in my YouTube "Fashion School" Channel ...Most recently, I did my "Drawing Basic Collars" instructional drawing video which you can watch HERE. And now...it's time for NOTCHED COLLARS for JACKETS! In my NEWEST "Fashion School With Nick Verreos", I decided to extend my "Basic Collars" drawing tutorial into a little more advanced territory.
Nick Verreos--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos"--Drawing Notched Collars YouTube Video
In this video, I take you step by step on How To Draw a Notched Collar. Notched Collar (or Lapels) are very common for jackets and coats and one of the basic "You-Must-Know" details when wanting to become a Fashion Designer...or Patternmaker, or Fashion Illustrator, or Technical designer...etc.
Step by Step: Drawing a Notched Collar--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Video
Collars, Notched Lapels, Buttons and Buttonholes--Nick Verreos "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" How To Draw Notched Collars YouTube Video
If you want to learn how to draw a Notched Collar for a Jacket...
Click below to watch "How To Draw a Notched Collar" on my "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel:
FIDM.....FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017: PHOTO RECAP!!
Ready for 3 Days of Fashion FIDM San Diego: Nick Verreos at FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017
Last Friday was my first "Special Appearance" at this year's FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising "3 Days of Fashion" Summer Program. As the Official Spokesperson for my Alma Mater, FIDM, I have the pleasure every year of visiting all the four campuses for the college's premier Summer Program "3 Days of Fashion".
"Back when I was at FIDM..."--Nick Verreos doing his "Special Lecture" at FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017
FIDM's "3 Days of Fashion" brings together hundreds and hundreds of high school students from all over the U.S. and the world, to experience fashion through the eyes of a college student through this immersive three-day program. Students take draping, sketching, trend forecasting classes, they collaborate on creative projects, meet fashion professionals and FIDM alums (like ME!) + much, much more!
Signing a Backpack: Nick Verreos during the FIDM San Diego "3 Days of Fashion" 2017 Meet & Greet
Everyone SMILE!!--Taking group photos with students at FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017
My first stop was FIDM San Diego ! I had an absolute BLAST doing my "Special Lecture", answering ALL the student's questions, showing a special fashion presentation of my NIKOLAKI gowns, doing a Meet & Greet, taking LOTS of Instagram photos AND...I even hosted an impromptu "Boy Runway Walk-off" Contest! Check out all the fun photos:
LECTURE:
Attentive Students: Nick Verreos during his "Special Appearance"/Lecture--FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017
BOY RUNWAY WALK-OFF CONTEST:
Catwalk Struttin' Boys: FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017 "Boy Runway Walk-off"
Winners All Get Churros!--All the four Finalists got Churros (!)--FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017 "Boy Runway Walk-off" Contest
NIKOLAKI GOWN PRESENTATION:
Nick Verreos with model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI maroon colored silk crepe back silk satin bias-cut gown with silk velvet cowl drape detail--FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017
Nick Verreos with model Amanda in NIKOLAKI aquamarine colored silk duchesse satin gown with jeweled trim accent--FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017
Model Amanda in NIKOLAKI aquamarine colored silk duchesse satin gown with jeweled accent--FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017
Nick Verreos with model Amanda in NIKOLAKI gold colored silk linen and Lurex gown--FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 3 Days of Fashion 2017
Class Is In Session: Nick Verreos showing the hand-sewn sequined details of the straps on NIKOLAKI gold colored silk linen and Lurex gown--FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017
MEET & GREET:
Posing Fun: Nick Verreos with students during the Meet & Greet following the FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017
David Paul and Nick Verreos of NIKOLAKI with model--and friend--Amanda Fields Bennett--FIDM San Diego 3 Days of Fashion 2017
That's a Wrap!--"It Takes a Village"...Nick Verreos poses with David Paul (holding the prized NIKOLAKI gowns!), David's mom Conchita Encinas Hansen (far right) and the FIDM 3 Days of Fashion "crew" #LOVETHEM
June 20, 2017
NICK APPEARANCES.....Attending the LA Master Chorale Lux Aeterna Gala 2017: RECAP!
Tuxedo Night: Nick Verreos on the red carpet of L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna Gala 2017, Walt Disney Concert Hall Downtown L.A.
This past Sunday, my better half, David Paul, and I had the pleasure of attending the 2017 Gala of the L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna. The Los Angeles Master Chorale is one of the country's leading professional choruses and one of Southern California's most vibrant cultural treasures. The 2017 Gala honored Morten Lauridsen and his beautiful requiem Lux Aeterna .
L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna Gala 2017 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown Los Angeles
For this 20th Anniversary, Lux Aeterna was being performed for the first time at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in its original version for chorus and orchestra, along with other works closely associated with the artistry of the Los Angeles Master Chorale. The evening was MAGICAL and so MOVING...just beautiful!
At the Disney Concert Hall: Nick Verreos and David Paul--attending L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna Gala 2017
Lilac Carpet: Nick Verreos on the "red" carpet of L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna Gala 2017--Walt Disney Concert Hall
We were invited by my friend Raymundo Baltazar who was Gala Co-Chair (and he was my bestie back on Season 2 of "Project Runway"!)...
Nick Verreos and L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna Gala 2017 Co-Chiar Raymundo Baltazar--Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dapper Boys: Raymundo Baltazar and Jonathan Weedman--L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Gala 2017, Walt Disney Concert Hall
In support of the L.A. Master Chorale and this year's Gala--as well as my friend Raymundo of course!--David and I donated THREE of our NV Nick Verreos Contemporary Cocktail Dresses--which were sold at Lord & Taylor and Dillard's--as part of the Gala's Silent Auction...
NV Nick Verreos contemporary cocktail dresses at the Silent Auction of L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna Gala 2017--Walt Disney Concert Hall
We didn't just donated the dresses but also offered them in many, many sizes (Sizes 2-XL!)--depending on whoever bid the most, and what size they wanted! Usually, when one sees a gown and/or dress in a Silent Auction, it's one size and the size being shown only, so...we wanted to make it as accessible as possible to the interested bidders.
Chorale Stage: Photo from the L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna Gala 2017 concert--Walt Disney Concert Hall
Photo courtesy of Jonathan Weedman Facebook
Gala Dinner: View of the VIP dining room hall--L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna Gala 2017--Walt Disney Concert Hall
After Party: Nick Verreos and David Paul at the After Party following the L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna Gala 2017--Walt Disney Concert Hall
Brilliant Night!--Saying "Goodbye" to the wonderful evening of the L.A. Master Chorale 20th Anniversary Lux Aeterna Gala 2017 at Walt Disney Concert Hall
FIDM.....FIDM Advanced Study Program in Menswear Class of 2017 Reception: RECAP!
FIDM Menswear: Nick Verreos at FIDM--attending FIDM's Advanced Study Program in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception
This past week, I had the privilege of being invited to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM's Advanced Study Program in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition and Reception. Naturally, I attended! I wanted to support these wonderfully talented graduates of my Alma Mater's Menswear Program. Now, speaking of the program, FIDM's Advanced Study in Menswear is THE ONLY DEDICATED PROGRAM IN THE U.S. that teaches Menswear Design and global operations with a focus on casual sportswear.
Nick Verreos attends FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception-- FIDM Los Angeles
Every year, during Graduation time, an exhibition and reception takes place on the campus to honor, celebrate and also give out top awards to the FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Program group of students. This year's students of this Advanced Study Program in Menswear designed garments that ranged from surf-inspired activewear, sustainable and recyclable sportswear to Cote D'Ivoire-inspired upscale design...
Here are photos from the event:
Scene at FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception--FIDM Los Angeles
Sketch Happy: Flat Sketches & Design Boards of FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Graduate Ashley (Yi-Wen) Cheng--FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception, FIDM Los Angeles
A New Male Shape: Fashion Sketches from FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Graduate YunJoo (Ariel) Eum--FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception, FIDM Los Angeles
Cote D'Ivoire Style: Designs & Mood Boards of Advanced Study in Menswear Graduate Marceau Gadeau--FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception, FIDM Los Angeles
Khaki Jumpsuit Fab: Designs from FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Graduate YunJoo (Ariel) Eum (designer/graduate in lower photo)--FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception, FIDM Los Angeles
Lower photo courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages
Nick Verreos (top photo) with FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Graduate Do Hyuok (Paul) Moon, and his designs (lower photo)--FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception, FIDM Los Angeles
FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Graduates Marceau Gadeau (top) and Yi-Wen (Ashley) Cheng (lower pic) and their designs--FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception, FIDM Los Angeles
Nick Verreos with FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Graduate Dorian Marquette (lower photo) and his designs (top photo)--FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception, FIDM Los Angeles
Lower photo courtesy of Benjamin Shmikler/ABImages
Award Time--Department Chair of Apparel Industry Management and Menswear, Roni Miller Start (far right) announcing the Top Awards at the FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception, FIDM Los Angeles
FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Exhibition & Reception, FIDM Los Angeles
It was so much fun to attend this fabulous Exhibition and Reception honoring the FIDM Advanced Study in Menswear Class of 2017 Graduates! I may design womenswear but I still LOVE menswear and will always support our FIDM graduates--especially those taking Menswear to a more directional and inspirational level! CONGRATULATIONS to this year's Graduates!
