NIKOLAKI.....FIDM Red Carpet Trends NIKOLAKI Fashion Show at FIDM Museum

Nick Verreos hosts "FIDM Red Carpet Trends Nikolaki Fashion Show" at FIDM Museum

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

Last week, I had the honor of hosting a fabulous FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Museum showcasing the newest "Red Carpet Collection" gowns from the NIKOLAKI line designed by myself and David Paul.

Barbara Bundy, FIDM Museum Director and FIDM Vice President of Education

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

The evening was a celebration of all things Hollywood and Red Carpet. In the lead-up to the Academy Awards, FIDM Museum asked me to host this fabulous event in the "foyer"/lobby of the new 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition. As an alumni of FIDM and the College's Official Spokesperson, of course, I jumped at the chance. I was also honored once I found out that the ever-so-chic Barbara Bundy--FIDM Museum Director and Vice President of Education at FIDM--would be introducing me!

 Red Carpet Invite: FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photo Courtesy of Victor Hugo Padilla Instagram, victorhugodelrey

Not only would I show what trends one might see on the 2014 Oscars Red Carpet with our NIKOLAKI gowns but there would also be Champagne, "savories" (a mashed potato bar!), plus every guest had a chance to check out the fabulous exhibition which includes over 100 costumes, including the five Academy Award nominees for Best Costume Design.

 Outdoors Fab--the scene outside, prior to the beginning of the FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photo Courtesy of Victor Hugo Padilla Instagram, victorhugodelrey

 Mashed Potato "Bar": FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photo Courtesy of Victor Hugo Padilla Instagram, victorhugodelrey

Gilded Chairs: FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

 Gowns Ready: FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

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Nikolaki Duo: Designers David Paul and Nick Verreos--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Pics of the NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 "Red Carpet Hollywood" collection:

Model Tylynn in a NIKOLAKI creme silk chiffon hand-gathered "Goddess" gown with "Watteau" back and golden sequined accents--Backstage, pre-show, FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Model Amanda in terracotta red one shoulder matte jersey darped gown with gathered torso and side front slit--Backstage, pre-show, FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Model Janica in lemon yellow striped silk organza ball gown with high front neck, open back, pleated full back gown-skirt and hand-sewn Swarovski crystal straps--Backstage pre-show, FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Chatting Couture: Models pre-show backstage--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Gown Trends:

Full Gowns: (Left to right) lemon yellow striped silk organza ball gown with high front neck, open back, pleated full back gown-skirt and hand-sewn Swarovski crystal straps, and Op-Art "confetti" printed silk gazar hi-lo gown with plum caviar beaded front neckline detail--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

 Photos Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

Metallic Shimmer: NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 gowns (Left to right) silver and black silk chiffon paillete gown with capelet, cowl-front and side-front slit; gold pailllette-over-silk chiffon column gown with draped detail and side slit--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photos Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward

Teal and Structured Draped: Teal-colored silk duchesse satin gown with draped front, fuller bottom skirt and jeweled neckline detail--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photos Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages (left), Evans Vestal Ward (right)

Column Silhouette: Plum-colored "caviar" beaded column gown with front side pleats, open back and back bias-cut cowl drape--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photos Courtesy of Evans Vestal Ward

Dramatic Drape and Caped Chic: (Left to right) Bubblegum pink silk duchesse satin gown with dramatic front cascade folds and draped top and side-front slit; black silk crepe-back satin gown with silk chiffon cape, structured shoulders and jeweled waist-- FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photos Courtesy of  Evans Vestal Ward

 Draped Terracotta Red: Model Amanda Fields models NIKOLAKI matte jersey one shoulder draped gown with gathered front torso and skirt detail--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

  Bubblegum Fab: Model Tylyyn Nguyen models bubblegum pink silk duchesse satin NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 gown--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

 NIKOLAKI designers David Paul (left) and Nick Verreos (right) during the Finale of the FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

 NIKOLAKI designers Nick Verreos and David Paul--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

 Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

 Designers and Models: NIKOLAKI designers Nick Verreos and David Paul with models in NIKOLAKI Fall 2014 gowns--FIDM Red Carpet Trends Fashion Show at FIDM Museum Featuring NIKOLAKI gown collection

Check out some of the coverage of this great event:
California Apparel News
TheMint.LA
VeryVeryChic
TheGraciousLady
SoWhatToTwenty

...And Click HERE to view the full NIKOLAKI "Red Carpet Collection"