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March 13, 2017
NICK APPEARANCES.....Fashion With A Passion Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego March 25th
Nick Verreos Headlines 7th Annual "Fashion With A Passion Event" Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego on March 25th
I'm honored to have been invited to headline the 7th Annual "Fashion With A Passion Event" Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego on Saturday March 25th! Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has given hope, strength and joy to children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Make-A-Wish San Diego grants wishes to eligible children inn San Diego and Imperial Counties...
Nick Verreos--FIDM San Diego
This "Fashion With A Passion" Event, which will
take place at the Fashion
Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM San Diego features:
*Exceptional food and wine
*A marvelous Vendor Village
where guests can shop from a variety of boutiques featuring the latest fashionable finds
*Make-up artists and jewelry
designers, take part in the Ultimate Fashion Swap and amazing Raffles
*Enjoy bidding on the astonishing Silent
Auction creations and...
*Watch an elegant Fashion Show
Gown Couture: NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos & David Paul designs will be featured at 7th Annual "Fashion With A Passion" Event
Now, speaking of Fashion Show, I will be showing some of my glamorous NIKOLAKI designs at the "Fashion With A Passion" event, showcasing gowns and cocktail dresses seen on the red carpet, as well as my NV Nick Verreos sportswear line.
I'll also be discussing my book "A Passion For Fashion" and will be there signing copies of the book available for purchase at the event at FIDM San Diego. DON'T MISS this fabulous event benefiting a WONDERFUL cause...
See you in San Diego!
Here's all the Info:
WHAT: 7th Annual Fashion With A Passion Event Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, showcasing Fashion Show from NIKOLAKI/Nick Verreos
WHERE: FIDM San Diego
350 10th Avenue, #300, 3rd Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
WHEN: Saturday March 25, 2017 11 AM-3:30 PM
TICKETS: General Admission: $40 (includes food, beverage, swag bag)
VIP: $100 (includes food, beverage, complimentary parking at Padre Parkade, reserved seating at fashion show, swag bag with special gift + more!)
FOR MORE INFO.: Click HERE!
March 11, 2017
FASHION SCHOOL WITH NICK.....NEW VIDEO: Patterning A Cowl Top Drape!
Nick Verreos on "Patterning a Cowl Top"Video--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Channel
Many viewers of my "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel have made my "Draping a Cowl Top" video one of the Most Watched! (And THANK YOU for that!) Subsequently, they have asked for the next step. So...Guess what is the subject of my latest "Fashion School" YouTube video? Patterning the Cowl Drape.
In my latest "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Video, I am taking the Cowl Drape to the obvious next level and showing you how to make the pattern for it!
Hope you guys enjoy it and stay tuned for many, many more videos on Draping, Sketching, Patternmaking + so much more!
Click below to watch "Patterning a Cowl Top Drape" Video:
March 8, 2017
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: CHANEL Fall/Winter 2017
WHAT: Chanel RTW Fall/Winter 2017. Karl Lagerfeld was feeling like a "Rocket Man" for Fall 2017. To be more specific, he staged an "Interstellar Fashion Fantasy" for Chanel's Fall/Winter 2017 runway show. As guests arrived at Paris' Grand Palais, they were "Ooh'ing" and "Aah'ing" at the sight of what looked like an actual rocket ship right in the middle of the famed French exhibition hall.
Lagerfeld was looking to the future and the rest of the Chanel Universe (besides Earth, I guess!). In terms of the fashion, the "Lunar" theme was threaded through Chanel-quilted pace blankets, glittery boots, star-like sequined tweed, pearl embellishment that resembled mini planets and so on.
The big star, however was that aforementioned rocket that seemed to take off at the end of the show. All I could think of was "Wow! This is what perfume and quilted handbags can pay for!!". Incroyable.
Collection Photos:
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Chanel Fall/Winter 2017
Click below to watch CHANEL RTW Fall/Winter 2017 Full Runway Show:
March 7, 2017
RUNWAY REPORT....Paris Fashion Week: Givenchy Fall 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
WHAT: Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017. Givenchy Creative Director Riccardo Tisci, who has been at the design helm for twelve years since 2005, announced his departure from the French fashion house last month. His last collections were during the Menswear and Couture Fashion Weeks. This Fall/Winter 2017 collection was designed by the in-house design team. Twenty-seven looks were shown--all in red--using designs from Tisci's 12-year stint at Givenchy. The P.R. department said these were looks that best represented "the house codes" of its original founder, Hubert de Givenchy. The looks were elegant, modern, chic and feminine. Lots of ruffles, slim pants, sleek coats and great shoes. Leather, sequins, fur and lace accented many of the designs.
Collection Photos:
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2017
March 6, 2017
RUNWAY REPORT....Paris Fashion Week: Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
WHAT: Comme des Garçons Fall 2017. Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo said this collection was "The Future of Silhouette". The show began with two models in white padding fabric looking like exaggerated model forms, the kind one finds in design studios and fashion schools. The "Silhouette" Show continued from there...From what looked like recycled fabric waste (the kind that ends up in garbage bins), brown pattern paper, Mylar, black lace...armless forms, sculpted shapes exemplified this wondrous collection. Of note and important to mention: This will be the final Comme des Garçons collection included in the next Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Exhibition, which will pay homage to the Japanese fashion brand.
Collection Photos:
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
Comme des Garçons Fall 2017
RUNWAY REPORT....Paris Fashion Week: Balenciaga Fall 2017
Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2017
WHAT: Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2017. Designer Demna Gvasalia who also designs the UBER hip streetwear line, Vetements , has taken over the design realm at Balanciaga. Gvasalia said he was inspired by over 100 photo mood boards from the Balenciaga archives showing the cabine models of the 50's posing and clutching coats and jackets in fabulous ways...
Coat Inspiration: Balenciaga Couture 1950's coats
For Fall/Winter 2017, he sent out models wearing jackets and coats and wraps asymmetrically fastened, twisted and folded skirts, leather and neoprene pencil skirts with the Balenciaga logo. There were also colored tights and flower printed dresses that ranged from full and oversized to short and baby-doll-like. Most of the collection was seen as a directional and forward-looking take on the famed Fashion House. A lot of the styling--oversized puffy coats and tightly fitted hoods and scarves--did look like a Super Chic "Grey Gardens" revival when you see the photos and watch the runway video...
Balenciaga Poufs: 1950's Balenciaga Couture--inspiration for Balenciaga Fall 2017
But the stars were the final nine gowns which celebrated Balenciaga's 100th Anniversary. The spectacular gowns were an overt homage to Cristobal Balenciaga and his gravity-defying (and technically incredible!) couture gowns of the 50's and 60's. These dresses were all Haute Couture and only available--according to the designer--for Made-to-Order. And they were MARVELOUS!
Collection Photos:
Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2017
Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2017
Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2017
Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2017
Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2017
Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2017
Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2017
Balenciaga Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Balenciaga Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Balenciaga Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Balenciaga Couture Fall/Winter 2017
Click below to watch Balenciaga Fall/.Winter 2017 Full Runway Video:
March 5, 2017
NICK APPEARANCES.....Nick Verreos on "Home & Family" TV Show
Home & Family Living Room: Nick Verreos joins the "Home & Family" TV Show--Universal Studios
Last week, I had the pleasure of being invited as a guest on Hallmark Channel USA's "Home & Family" TV Show. I was EXTRA EXCITED because one of the hosts of the show is none other than my NIKOLAKI Awards Show Red Carpet "Muse"--the beautiful and very talented Debbie Matenopoulos !
Oscars Gown Appearance: Nick Verreos and Debbie Matenopoulos' Custom NIKOLAKI Oscars gown--"Home & Family" TV Show, Universal Studios
Last Sunday, at the 2017 Oscars Red Carpet, Debbie wore one of our NIKOLAKI gowns which--along with my better half David Paul--we created for her especially for the Academy Awards...
NIKOLAKI Gown Boys: David and I created a Custom NIKOLAKI silk tulle sequined gown--in a golden blush color with a nude-colored silk chiffon, one-sided cascade cape and plunging neckline-- Home & Family TV Show, Universal Studios
So, naturally, during my guest appearance on "Home & Family", I got to discuss the process of designing and creating a Custom Gown for Debbie especially for the Oscars...
Nick Verreos and David Paul (top photo) during a muslin fitting of the Custom NIKOLAKI Oscars gown--and the final dress at the 89th Academy Awards Red Carpet (lower photo)
On the topic of the Oscars, I also got the chance to talk about Oscars-related DISH including Meryl Streep and the Chanel/Karl Lagerfeld DRAMA...and yes, the Best Picture Envelope Announcing Oopsie!
I also talked about my book "A Passion For Fashion Fashion" and teachable moments for anyone interested in a career in Fashion.
Here are more fun photos from my guest appearance on the "Home & Family" TV Show:
On The Couch: Nick Verreos on the "Home & Family" TV Show set--Universal Studios
Nick Verreos with Kym Douglas (far left) and Katherine LaNasa--"Home & Family" TV Show, Universal Studios
Custom NIKOLAKI gown worn by "Home & Family" TV Show Co-Host Debbie Matenopoulos at the 2017 Academy Awards--"Home & Family" TV Show, Universal Studios
Nick Verreos with "Home & Family" TV Show Hosts, Mark Steines and Debbie Matenopoulos--"Home & Family" TV Show, Universal Studios
We "HEART" Debbie!--NIKOLAKI designers Nick Verreos and David Paul with Debbie Matenopoulos--"Home & Family" TV Show, Universal Studios
To watch the FULL EPISODE click HERE
March 3, 2017
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: Rick Owens Fall 2017
WHAT: Rick Owens Fall 2017. While the collection--and THOSE WACKADOODLE headgear!--may have looked a bit apocalyptic, that wasn't really the inspiration. Owens said the theme of the collection was more about "improvised ceremony", adding that all over the world, people are "coming together to collectively pursue common goals and ideas" according to WWD. The collection showed exaggerated coats, parkas, sweaters, with too-long sleeves and yes, the hazmat-like headgear put together with wire. After seeing the collection, I thought it was "Avant-garde Cozy"...like what I would assume a very UBER Fashionista Gallery Owner would wear on a weekend in the woods, or a trip to Mars!"
Collection Photos:
Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Click below to watch Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2017 Fashion Show:
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: Rik Owens Fall 2017
WHAT: Rik Owens Fall 2017. While the collection--and THOSE WACKADOODLE headgear!--may have looked a bit apocalyptic, that wasn't really the inspiration. Owens said the theme of the collection was more about "improvised ceremony", adding that all over the world, people are "coming together to collectively pursue common goals and ideas" according to WWD. The collection showed exaggerated coats, parkas, sweaters, with too-long sleeves and yes, the hazmat-like headgear put together with wire. After seeing the collection, I thought it was "Avant-garde Cozy"...like what I would assume a very UBER Fashionista Gallery Owner would wear on a weekend in the woods, or a trip to Mars!"
Collection Photos:
Rik Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rik Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rik Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rik Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rik Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rik Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rik Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Rik Owens Fall/Winter 2017
Click below to watch Rik Owens Fall/Winter 2017 Fashion Show:
FIDM.....FIDM Museum "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design": Press Recap!
Interview Nick: Nick Verreos filming interviews with Al Ghad TV--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
The week prior to the 89th Academy Awards was a VERY BUSY week for the recently-unveiled Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition at FIDM Museum . As the Official Fashion Spokesperson for the FIDM Museum, I had the chance to discuss the 100+ costumes from 20+ films at the Exhibition with more than a dozen TV networks and press from countries including Mexico, Indonesia, China, Japan and even the USA (!). Naturally, most of them wanted me to give them "Inside Costume Dish" about the costumes nominated for Best Costume Design at this year's Oscars. Now, speaking of Oscars Best Costume Design...
Congratulations to the AMAZING Colleen Atwood for winning her FOURTH (!) Oscar for Outstanding Costume design--for "Fantastic Beats And Where To Find Them" (right photo)--Costume Designer Colleen Atwood and Nick Verreos, FIDM Museum
Here are photos from some of the Press Interviews I did at FIDM Museum in advance of the Oscars discussing FABULOUS Hollywood movies costumes:
UNIVISION: Nick Verreos with Univision's Maria Hurtado filming an interview with "El Gordo Y La Flaca" TV Show--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
TELEMUNDO: Nick Verreos with Stephanie "Chiquibaby" Himonidis from Telemundo "Acceso Total" Entertainment TV Show--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
VOICE OF AMERICA INDONESIA: With Ian Umar, Reporter with Voice of America/VOA Indonesia, filming interviews at FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
TV AZTECA MONTERREY MEXICO: Nick Verreos with Antonella Michelena, Anchor of "Info7 Show" TV Azteca Monterrey Mexico--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
TV AZTECA MEXICO: Nick Verreos with Linet Puente, Entertainment reporter for "Hechos AM" TV Show on TV Azteca Mexico--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
KSCI-TV LA18 CHINESE LANGUAGE: Nick Verreos with Esther of KSCI-TV LA18--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
AL ARABIYA DUBAI: Nick Verreos filming a TV segment for Al Arabiya TV with Raffi Boghosian--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
Dapper Duo: Nick Verreos with Raffi Boghosian of MBC Group, filming interviews with Middle East TV/Press--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
ABC7 EYE ON LA: Nick Verreos with Tina Malave of ABC7-LA "Eye On LA" TV Show--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
CCTV6 CHINA: Nick Verreos with Meizi Yang (LOVE her lace Burberry trench coat/dress!) filming interviews with CCTV6's Movie Channel--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
Admiring Costumes: Nick Verreos with Costume Designer , admiring her Academy award-nominated costumes for "Allied"--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
NTV ZIP! JAPAN: Nick Verreos with Risa Ozaki of NTV-ZIP! TV (and "ZIP!" mascot!)--FIDM Museum 25th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
Good Morning Southern California: Nick Verreos filming LIVE morning segments with KTLA and the AMAZING Gayle Anderson--FIDM Los Angeles
Nick Verreos with KTLA's Gayle Anderson: One of the BIG HIGHLIGHTS of filming TV interviews for the FIDM Museum's "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design" Exhibition is reuniting with AN ICON of LA Morning News--the INCOMPARABLE Gayle Anderson. Anderson, by the way, just received the honor from the City of LA of having February 28th being proclaimed as "Gayle Anderson Day"...CONGRATS to Miss Gayle!
Click HERE to watch the videos we filmed!
