NICK APPEARANCES.....Three Decades of FIDM Debut Designers Fashion Week El Paseo 2013

Nick Verreos and his NIKOLAKI gowns--Nick Verreos will show NIKOLAKI Collection, "Three Decades of FIDM Debut Designers" Fashion Show at Fashion Week El Paseo

NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos/David Paul

Fashion in the Desert: I am so excited to be headlining and emceeing a fabulous fashion show from my Alma Mater, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM NEXT MONDAY, March 18, 2013 as part of Fashion Week El Paseo 2013 in Palm Desert California. The show, called "A Tribute to Three Decades of FIDM Debut Designers" will be comprised of 7 collections by 7 FIDM alumn designers.

The other designers include Angela Avanesyan, Clay Sadler (both of whom I was one of their Debut Instructors/Mentors), Paul Hernandez, Heathyr Lawrence (who I had the pleasure recently of working with when I hosted the "Oscar.com Fashion Face/Off"), Joe Vilaiwan and noted FIDM alumna Karen Kane.

FIDM Debut 2012 Fashion Show at Fashion Week El Paseo 2012

What is the FIDM Debut Program: The college--of which I have been an instructor since 2003 and Spokesperson as well--annually selects 10 outstanding students from the Fashion Design Program to be part of the FIDM Advanced Fashion Design Program, where they spend 10 months designing and creating a collection, which is then unveiled to a live audience of over 10,000 people at the Santa Monica Barker Hanger in the "Debut Show". I was one of those honored students--back in the day (don't you DARE look up what year!)--to be picked for the Advanced Fashion Design Program and show my "Debut Collection".

NIKOLAKI Spring 2013

On Monday night, as part of the "Tribute to Thirty Years of FIDM Debut" show, I will be showing a capsule collection from my high-end red carpet NIKOLAKI collection. This will be the first time showing this collection in a runway show so I am beyond EXCITED! Hope you can make it and hope to see you there!

DETAILS:

WHAT:
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising presents A Salute to "Three Decades of Debut Graduates"
Graciously brought to you by Victoria & John Hill. Benefitting Junior League Palm Springs Desert Communities. Celebrate the work of more than three decades of designers who have appeared in Debut, the college’s annual homage to its graduating fashion talent. Their work includes day and evening fashions, as well as a special collection of fashion jewelry.
A one-hour cocktail reception precedes the 8 p.m. show. Hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Wine served compliments of Calloway.
After-party for attendees will take place at Sullivan’s Steakhouse.

WHEN: 
Monday, March 18, 2013
7 p.m. Cocktail reception
8 p.m. Show

WHERE: 
Fashion Week El Paseo
45380 Larkspur Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260

TICKETS:
Click HERE for tickets