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Majoring in chic at L.A.'s fashion schools
![In a bustling part of downtown L.A., a high-rise is teeming with stylish young women in short skirts and full makeup wheeling small suitcases in and out of elevators on their way to class. They're students at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, where, down the hall from a flat-screen TV broadcasting a runway show, past a plexiglass case of high-fashion Barbies, two of their peers are consulting with Mary Stephens, the school's self-described "big boss."¶"This is a very new-looking shape here," says Stephens, FIDM's director of fashion design. She is talking to Alejandro Ortega, one of 11 students the school has accepted into its advanced fashion design program this year and one of the 8,000 students enrolled on FIDM's four California campuses.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-01/67206528-06135653.jpg "In a bustling part of downtown L.A., a high-rise is teeming with stylish young women in short skirts and full makeup wheeling small suitcases in and out of elevators on their way to class. They're students at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, where, down the hall from a flat-screen TV broadcasting a runway show, past a plexiglass case of high-fashion Barbies, two of their peers are consulting with Mary Stephens, the school's self-described "big boss.\"¶\"This is a very new-looking shape here,\" says Stephens, FIDM's director of fashion design. She is talking to Alejandro Ortega, one of 11 students the school has accepted into its advanced fashion design program this year and one of the 8,000 students enrolled on FIDM's four California campuses.")
Los Angeles TimesIn a bustling part of downtown L.A., a high-rise is teeming with stylish young women in short skirts and full makeup wheeling small suitcases in and out of elevators on their way to class. They're students at the Fashion Institute of Design &...Tags: Christian Lacroix, Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, Cynthia Rowley, Economy, Business and Finance
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Train collector's miniature city chugs with activity
jking@amnews.comA mournful whistle call rises up loud and true, as reverent and recognizable as an anthem. The next sounds are distinctive huffs and wheezes. Then there is a chug — then chug-chug. The chug-chug-chugs get faster and faster and faster and finally...Tags: Ohio River, Union Pacific Corporation, Arts and Culture
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Fashion News: Iditarod champs, Johnny Depp get style nods
All The RageIditarod-winning dogs have a style sense that suits them, wrapped in floral wreaths. Johnny Depp is also a winner, named this year's Fashion Icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (last year, it was Lady Gaga). And the Kardashians have a... -
Shopping: Vera Wang's all-red bridal collection comes to L.A.
All The RageVera Wang's spring 2013 bridal collection is coming to Los Angeles. Diesel is having a sample sale and the annual garden show is on tap at South Coast Plaza.... -
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WGN NewsFAME, FASHION & FLAVOR Tuesday, September 6 WOMEN'S LOOK 1: Work Trends: Ladylike, red Retailer: L.K.Bennett, Karen Millen Ladylike looks as seen in The Help or shows like Mad Men are in full swing this fall. Hem lines are longer while necklines are...Tags: Human Body, Michael Kors, WGN, Macy's, Inc., Hugo Boss
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Words & Ideas
Words & Ideas Compiled by Grace Krilanovich. SUNDAY Bill Adler & Cey Adams: The author and designer will present and sign their new book, "Def Jam Recordings: The First 25 Years of the Last Great Record Label." Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West...Tags: Demetri Martin, Book, Noir, Awards and Prizes, Recipes
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[Updated] Frugal Fashion: Alicia Keys gets an A-plus at BET Awards, before celebrating 10-year anniversary of 'A Minor'
All The RageSunday's BET awards brought the usual suspects of funky music fashion to the show's green carpet at the Shrine in L.A. At the extreme end of the night's style spectrum was Cee Lo Green with his bedazzled jacket and spiky...... -
Weekend Shopping: Carmageddon sale at Madison; deals at Future:Standard and Nordstrom; Mini Social warehouse sale
All The RageA few notable happenings for a more stylish weekend: -- Future:Standard's Six-Month Anniversary sale; through Sunday: The ethical women's fashion site is celebrating its half-year anniversary by knocking 20% off all merch on the site, which only... -
Coachella: Never mind the music
![More than 100,000 people are expected to descend on Indio next weekend for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and the fashion world will be watching. While Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon are jamming onstage, fashion and lifestyle companies will be vying for the attention of festivalgoers offstage, with branded cooling tents, beach balls, Coachella "survival kits" at the Empire Polo Club grounds, plus pool parties with bottomless cocktails and their own live music at hotels and estates offsite.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-04/60766606-08190320.jpg "More than 100,000 people are expected to descend on Indio next weekend for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and the fashion world will be watching. While Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon are jamming onstage, fashion and lifestyle companies will be vying for the attention of festivalgoers offstage, with branded cooling tents, beach balls, Coachella "survival kits\" at the Empire Polo Club grounds, plus pool parties with bottomless cocktails and their own live music at hotels and estates offsite.")
Los Angeles Times Fashion CriticMore than 100,000 people are expected to descend on Indio next weekend for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and the fashion world will be watching. While Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon are jamming onstage, fashion and lifestyle companies...Tags: Mulberry, Festive Events, Alexa Chung, Entertainment, Music
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Wednesday's Calendar
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South Coast Plaza Celebration
South Coast Plaza hosts a Lunar New Year celebration, featuring a deejay, cocktails and fashion show from 7 to 9 p.m. Participating retailers include Adidas Originals, AG Adriano Goldschmied, Calvin Klein, Diesel,...Tags: Chanel S.A., Disc Jockeys, Helmut Lang, Entertainment, Photography
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Book calendar events for the week of February 27, 2011
Words & Ideas Compiled by Grace Krilanovich. SUNDAY Tamim Ansary: The author of "Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes" will discuss and sign his new book. Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 2 p.m. Free...Tags: Patricia Highsmith, Entertainment, John Wesley, University of Southern California, Kathleen Chalfant
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Son sparks recycled jeans store
Reuse Jeans, an eco-friendly denim company with its flagship shop in Laguna Beach, started when owner George Powell's son, Luke, asked him a good question.
"We were taking bottles and cans to the recycling center in Dana Point, and he asked why we...Tags: Laguna Niguel (Orange, California), Idaho, China, Laguna Beach, Memorial Day
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