The Gayle & Nick "Show"...


Yesterday, I was up very early (5 AM) to then go to Downtown LA for a 6AM Call Time to shoot a very special Morning Show--the KTLA Channel 5 Morning Show (of course!!)--with the one and only Gayle Anderson, an ICON of LA Morning TV reporting and journalism and winner of three regional Emmys as well as many many other awards (naturally!).

Gayle (or "Miss Gayle as I now like to call her!) came to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM to do a entire morning full of segments on the just-opened 20th Annual "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design" Exhibition".


Gayle and I filmed several TV segments for the KTLA Morning News--from 7 AM until about 10 AM--which were shown LIVE on the air and were also shown during the 1PM News as well as this coming Saturday as well. We talked about how there are 20+ films represented as well as 100+ costumes at this 20th Annual Exhibition, including the Academy Award Best Costume Design Nominees, including "Anonymous", "The Artist", "Hugo" , "Jane Eyre", and "W.E.".


Miss Gayle also loved checking out the other costumes on display, including this silver metallic one from the 2011 film "Real Steel" Costumes designed by FIDM Grad Marlene Stewart.

This one in particular you might recognize (if you're as old as MOI!) because it's from Thierry Mugler and was featured in the UBER FAB George Michael "Too Funky" music video.

Here's another we both LOVED: a costume worn by actress Vanessa Redgrave in the film "Anonymous", costumes designed by Lisy Christl. Redgrave played the elder Queen Elizabeth I. All in all, I had such an amazing time filming my segments with Gayle. She was OUTSTANDING, such a professional---I was in awe of her stamina and how she ran the entire thing!!! She is ONE of a KIND!!!! Can't wait for the next time we get to film another TV segment!

*Click HERE for one of the videos of our KTLA 5 Morning News "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design" Exhibition shenanigans! And don't miss the other ones (just click in the video bar with the heading "More Gayle Anderson Video" when you go to the link above).

*Click HERE for my Recap of the Opening Night of the Exhibit plus all the details regarding the Exhibition, times, hours, etc.

Grammy Fashion Wrap Madness...and Fun!


This past Monday--as you may remember--was MY BIRTHDAY (Yeayyy!!!) and I celebrated by going to the FAB Hollywood & Highland TV Guide Studios and shooting my TV Guide 2012 Grammy Awards Fashion Wrap. And by the way, I can't think of a better way to celebrate my 22nd Birthday y'all! (Shut Up! No Comments!), especially with "My Gals":


Tabatha Coffey of "Tabatha's Takes Over", Camille Grammer of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and our host, Ali Landry of TV Guide Network's "Hollywood Moms Night". PS and Note To Self: I needs me a show!!! All my gals have one!!! Anyhow, the TV Guide Network team surprised me at the end of our shoot with a little "somethin'-somethin' "...

A big ol' cupcake (OMG!! It was DELISHHHH!!), and after a "Happy Birthday Song", I made a wish, blew out the candles and done and done, as they say! Now, I know I always have to highlight what Miss Tabatha is wearing (fabulous Louboutin heels and McQueen! McQueen! McQueen!--bought, NOT borrowed huney!). I felt it was due time to highlight Camille's fashion look:




Now, in the event you missed the episode this past Monday, I was a bit "cheeky" in terms of my commentating and well, when it came time to describing CUTIE Adam Levine's (he was my Best Dressed Man!) girlfriend's dress (above)--or whatever she was wearing--I was having a bit of trouble figuring out what it actually was....anyhow, just watch below...


Click Below to see what we thought of Adam Levine--and his girlfriend, Model Anne V. :

And in case you missed our 2012 Grammy Awards Fashion Wrap MADNESS...

Click below to watch the ENTIRE TV Guide 2012 Grammy Awards Fashion Wrap Episode:

Costume Gala:


In 1993, FIDM Museum & Galleries launched an exhibition that would evolve into an institution. The Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition has become the largest annual curated exhibition dedicated to the presentation of film costumes in the world!

This past Saturday was the Opening Night Party to celebrate the 20th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and FIDM Museum & Galleries honoring this past year in Motion Picture Costumes. I was honored to have been invited to this "Gala" and join in for an exclusive peak at this wondrous exhibit, which features over 100 costumes from 20+ films, including "The Help", "Captain America", "Thor", "Immortals" and of course, the five Academy Award Nominees for Best Costume Design: "Anonymous", "The Artist", "Hugo", Jane Eyre" and "W.E.". The Exhibit opened officially on Valentine's Day, Tuesday February 14th, it's FREE and will be going on until April 28th.

Here is a "Taste" of those 5 Academy Award-nominated Costumes on display:


"Anonymous" Costumes designed by Lisy Christl--The film is set in the 16th century Elizabethan era and revolves around the question "Was William Shakespeare a Fraud?" with the backdrop of the tempestuous reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Five costumes from the movie are on display including two dresses for the character of "Queen Elizabeth I" worn by actresses Vanessa Redgrave and her daughter Joely Richardson. I did a fun "Costume Piece blog" for Lifetime.com for the "Anonymous" costumes which you can read HERE.


"The Artist" Costumes designed by Mark Bridges--We all know "The Artist" is a black and white film--so it is a great surprise to come to this Exhibition and see COLOR! Notice the dress on the far left of the photograph above and its bright orange-coral color. This is how the dress looked in the film:

Yep, medium-gray! Well, in addition to being surprised by the "pop" of color in these costumes, it's also great to see the delicate gold jacquard, brocade and jeweled sequined dresses in this "The Artist" tableaux. And did I mention those cloche hats are especially FAB when you're standing 5 feet away from them?! The costume designer told me that while most of the dresses were made just for the film, those hats were all vintage.


"Hugo" Costumes designed by Sandy Powell--Costume Designer Sandy Powell said she had over 1,000 costumes to oversee for the Martin Scorsese film "Hugo". There are five at the 20th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, including the "Station Inspector" worn by actor Sacha Baron Cohen; an olive Shakespearean-inspired costume worn by Ben Kinsley and a jacket-sweater and shorts ensemble worn by young actor Asa Butterfield who played "Hugo".


"Jane Eyre" Costumes designed by Michael O'Connor: The book was originally written and set in the 1830's but according to the Costume Designer and the Director of the film, they both really disliked that time period in terms of women's fashions (they were big and unflattering "puff cake" gowns), therefore they changed the time to a decade later, the 1840's. The costumes for "Jane Eyre" are both restrained yet very intricate. You HAVE to go to the FIDM Museum to really appreciate the minute details, intricate laces, the seaming and pleating that one might miss on the "big screen".

And Finally...


"W.E." Costumes designed by Arianne Phillips--The Madonna-directed film, "W.E." tells the love story between American divorcee Wallis (W) Simpson and Edward (E), Prince of Wales , who eventually abdicated the throne of England in exchange for marrying the one love of his life. Wallis was fashion-obsessed and loved wearing designs from all the top Paris Couture Houses. Costume Designer Arianne Phillips collaborated with the Houses of Dior, Vionnet and others to have them recreate dresses and gowns that Wallis Simpson had ordered from them--and worn.


Phillips was in attendance, giving press and party guests alike bountiful "insider information" on the beautiful costumes she designed for the film-as well as how she got Cartier to make reproductions of Wallis Simpson's fabulous jewels. It was wonderful seeing her and congratulating her in person for the GORGEOUS Costumes and for getting the Academy Award Best Costume Design nomination. Oh, and yes, PS: Arianne looked FABULOUS! You can read a little more background on the costumes and comparing them to the actual photographs of Wallis Simpson and Edward which I wrote HERE last April.

Guest Chic: Also looking fabulous were (Left to Right) Rose Apodaca (loving the turban!), co-founder of A+R, fashion journalist, former West Coast Editor of WWD, author of "A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty and Everything Glamour" and most recently, the "Fred Hayman: The Extraordinary Difference" and N. Jayne Seward (loving the shoes!), fashion editor of the California Apparel News and Very Very Chic diva.


Here is all the Information on the Exhibition:

*WHAT: 20th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition

*WHERE: FIDM Museum & Galleries
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
919 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90015

*WHEN: February 14-April 28

*HOURS/Phone No.: Tuesday through Saturday 10AM-4PM, 213-623-5821

Click Below for a great video from KABC 7 showcasing the 20th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition at FIDM Museum & Galleries:

NBC-LA Fashion Moment...


As you know, Sunday were the 54th Annual Grammy Awards so Monday, I was a busy boy. First I filmed my TV Guide 2012 Grammy Awards Fashion Wrap with host Ali Landry, Tabatha Coffey and Camille Grammer. After wrapping around 2PM--with enough time to grab a lunch--I then headed off to the NBC Studios in Burbank.


As the Fashion Spokesperson for my Alma Mater, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM, I have the pleasure of being invited to do my post-Award "Fashion Visit" with the NBC-LA crew, specifically, anchors Chuck Henry and Colleen Williams. A couple of weeks back, I was on to comment on the 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet, so this time they invited me back to give my "Nick V. Red Carpet Two Cents" on the Grammys Fashion.

Along with anchor Colleen Williams, I talked about my Favorites and "Best Dressed" (Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Adele...), some of my "Could Have Been Better" (Robyn??) and we ended with Miss Nicki Minaj's Custom Atelier Versace Littel Red Riding Hood-Meets-Cardinal red satin cape ensemble. As always, I had a fun time commenting, describing the looks and why I liked them (or not) as well as giving some "Fashion Instructor" educating on Haute Couture and what that means, different menswear collars and designer info.


In the end, even Chuck Henry (above left) got into the conversation--commenting on my tie--saying "Nick, that's an interesting tie...". I think we may have a new Fashion Red Carpet expert on our hands!!!

A Grammy-licous Birthday!!


Well kids, today is my Birthday!! I wouldn't normally boast about it--you kinda stop celebratin' after you are past 23 years old-- LOL!--HOWEVER, there's this photo above with two of my FABULOUS TV Guide Network Fashion Wrap gals--Tabatha Coffey of "Tabatha Takes Over" and Camille Grammer of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" where I am holding a cake--so I had to explain why...But here's the more fabulous part--speaking of Fashion Wraps, we just shot our TV Guide 2012 Grammy Awards Fashion Wrap (therefore the pic), and it's going to be soooo much fun and you cannot miss it!!!

So here are the details:

WHAT: TV GUIDE 2012 Grammy Awards Fashion Wrap

WHEN: TONIGHT, February 13, 2012

TIME: premiere airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. Central--Click HERE for all the times.

WHERE: TV GUIDE Network, check your local TV/Cable Listings

** It will also repeat at 11pm and again on Tuesday Morning at 10am!!

Grammy Awards Fashion "Hits" and "Oh Maybe Not":

It's a Monday after a big Awards Show and you know what that means: time to Recap my Picks for "Fab" and "Could Be Better". As we all know the 54th Annual Grammy Awards took place last night and it was a wonderful show, filled with memorable tributes to the ONE and ONLY Miss Whitney Houston. I am still not over her passing. Such a loss. I think the show and especially Jennifer Hudson's performance was a loving tribute to the incomparable Whitney Houston.

After spending the morning with Camille Grammer, Ali Landry and Tabatha Coffey over at TV Guide, it's time to head over to Burbank to discuss fashion with Chuck and Colleen, and as the Fashion Spokesperson for my Alma Mater, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM, I am honored to be back on KNBC-LA, Channel 4. So tune in TONIGHT! Toward the end of the 5 o'clock hour (5:45pm) and see who I thought look like a Grammy Goddess and who I thought needs to look for a new stylist!

WHAT: Grammy Awards Fashion Recap

WHEN: TONIGHT, February 13, 2012

TIME: 5 p.m. PST

WHERE: Channel 4 KNBC-LA

D'Manti: Well kids, again, I had to Wikipedia Miss D'Manti and so far I know that she's an American singer, born in Las Vegas and her music is "Dance/Pop". I kinda figured that out, just by her quirky dress on tonight's 2012 Grammy Awards red carpet. This is a dress by Falguni and Shane Peacock. They are based in London and Indian and have dressed Fergie and others. This dress looks like it came form their Fall/Winter 2011 Collection but it wasn't in their collection Look Book (yes, kids, I tried to do my research). The dress--which had red feathers, metallic beading, and a lot of other things going on, was too short and on the Hoochie side. But...this is actually tame compared to what she wore to the Latin Grammy Awards....

Mullet Robyn: Let's begin from head to toe--She's got TONGS on her ear, a white drop-shoulder oversized t-shirt that looks like she got from the Kmart Men's section, a not-so-flattering "high-low" skirt that is too tight (see the rippling and pulling across her thigh/abdomen) and then she finishes it all off with...

These Platform Construction Boots from a "Club Kid's Closet circa 1996". Oh Miss Robyn, WHYYYY?????? Dear Blog Readers, please ESPLAINNNNN and leave your comments below!!!

Armed & Not-So Red Carpet Ready--Sasha Gradiva: As far as I can tell (from a quick web search), Miss Sasha Gradiva is not a contestant in "Ru Paul's Drag Race" but actually a woman who hails from Russia, is based in NYC and sings. Her music is "pop dance/electronica" according to Wikipedia. Now, let's get to what in St. Petersburg's name is she wearing??? The rose-pink organza strapless gown is actually quite nice other than the wonky fit at the bust area.

Now, I wonder if the designer of that frothy pink gown knew she would accessorize with a metal armature that featured lots and lots of guns! Imagine receive that news : "Ummm, So, (fill in the blank up-and-coming fashion designer), we have Good News and Bad News...Good News: Sasha IS wearing your gown at the Grammys! Bad News: she'll be accessorizing it with a bunch of guns! Have a Nice Day!".

Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and his girlfriend Victoria's Secret model Anne V.: OK, first, Adam looks UNBELIEVABLY handsome!!! Best Dressed Male so far! From head to toe: perfection! He looks like he owns a villa outside of Rome and should be driving FIVE Ferrari's! I know, it isn't very "Grammy Awards" funky but I think that's why I like it: in this three piece suit, tie, pocket square look he so FAR above all the Grammy tackiness--is "Elite Grammy"! But...now speaking of Tacky and well, the opposite of Adam: his girlfriend!!!

Here's My Thigh Kids: WHAT. Is. She. Wearing?? This is like about as FAR AWAY from Classy Adam as you can get. Did they not coordinate their looks the night before...or this morning? Please tell me they have different stylists because I cannot comprehend how one stylist could have styled such disparate looks. And need I add, SHE'S A Victoria's Secret SUPERMODEL!! Models Always look FAB!

At first glance, it looks as if the side of this black jersey dress is caught within her thigh and leg--while she was posing...but in closer inspection, this dress might be designed in a way that it's a pant/dress combination--with one "leg" that then swoops through her crotch to give this "look". Here's the thing: IT'S Soooo WRONG! Please tell me you guys agree! Or at least enlighten me into what really is happening with that ensemble. PLEASE!

And Anne V. : Please call me next time, I have fabulous and tastefully sexy cocktail dresses for you to wear!

Jessie J in Julien Macdonald: I have to say that she's very Robo-Cop Meets Disco Ball in this gown, which features a silver "Mermaid Lite" shape, bustier cups at the torso, bias-cut through the upper skirt section, and wide shoulder straps.It's a great dress--especially for an occasion like the Grammy Awards-- I'm just not sure about the straps being so wide. I'm wondering if it because the dress is so HEAVY! She commented about the weight on the red carpet and it does look a bit cumbersome in the photos. Do we like Miss "Disco Ball Jessie J"? Let me know...

Carrie Underwood in Gomez-Gracia: In case anyone is wondering, Gomez-Gracia a British contemporary clothing brand with designer Patricia Gomez-Gracia at its helm. She's originally from Spain and earned her design chops with Alexander McQueen and Julien Macdonald while working in London, where her brand is now based.


What I love about Carrie Underwood is she is willing to take chances on new--or lesser known--designers (like lil 'ol me!) and with this dress by Gomez-Gracia. As seen from the dress she wore of mine--we know Miss Carrie loves sleeves!

And this white and silver sequined stunner has 'em! Long ones--plus a sexy open back with attached bra-line strap. I think she looks great! Now, the other great thing is that it looks like you can buy it now HERE and on SALE!


Click below for video of the owner/designer wearing the dress at New York Coterie Autumn/Winter 2011 Show: (I love that the designer is walking around in HER OWN Gown!! I wish I could do that!!)

Nicki Minaj (and a Bishop/Pope Impersonator) in Custom Atelier Versace: Well, well, well, the "Lady Gaga Entrance In An Egg" Award for 2012 goes to....Miss Nicki Minaj!!!

She donned a carmine red silk satin hooded coat with the Versace "Sun God" insignia in hand-beaded Swarovski crystals right in the center front. It's Little Red Riding Hood COUTURE darlings!!! Not sure what the Bishop/Pope next to her is supposed to mean...but maybe she just couldn't find a date so she went to the nearest Catholic Church and a Bishop was available...for the night?

I do feel like this will be part of a performance and there is something much more under that coat. Leave it to Miss Nicki, is all I have to say. I'll leave this one up to YOU GUYS!! Please Fill In The Blank: Nicki Minaj is going to ________.

Taylor Swift in Zuhair Murad Fall/Winter Haute Couture 2011: LOVE LOVE LOVE this gown! So far one of my favorite looks of the night! The gown is from Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad and from his Haute Couture collection from last season. It's gold applique and embroidery over iridescent silk organza and features mini cap sleeves and a Mandarin-style collar: so elegant, Grecian Goddess GORGEOUS! Also, are my eyes deceiving me or does it look like the shoulders were "brought in" slightly for Taylor? On the model, the shoulder width appears wider (sorry, my "designer-talk"!).

It's A LOT of gown for the Grammys and one might argue--more Academy Awards or Cannes Film Festival-appropriate, but...well the Grammys ARE the "Acedemy Awards" for music, so why not?? She said she saw this gown months ago, but was saving it for a big night like the Grammys. Good for you huney--a good rule of thumb is not to waste a $100,000+ gown! What do y'all think??? Let me know below...

Rihanna in Custom Giorgio Armani: Again, another "Custom Giorgio Armani"--but in completely different direction than what I last commented on in my Adele post. With Adele, he went "Retro Vintage 60's Demure", but with Rihanna, it's Halston-Meets-Studio 54 Sex! I guess, depending on the Star, Armani and his team will create anything for you!

When asked about the gown--which was a black plunging neckline halter style with a deep back and center-front slit--Rihanna said that she helped Armani design this and that it was a "collaboration". Let me get this right, Rihanna HELPED Armani design? Didn't know Mr. Armani needed help in that department...but regardless who did what, it was very sexy, simple and Farah Fawcett HOT--even her hairstyle vibed 70's chic. What did you guys think? Let me know 'cause I will be reading your comments!