Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising

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With four California campuses located in the heart of the fashion and entertainment industries, FIDM/​Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a leading, WASC and NASAD-​accredited college offering specialized Associate of Arts and Bachelors degrees. FIDM has been educating students with creative and leadership skills for the global industries of fashion, visual arts, interior design, and entertainment since 1969.

History

Established in 1969.

FIDM was founded in Los Angeles by visionary Tonian Hohberg. Ours was the first fashion college of its kind on the West Coast. Since the start, President Hohberg has consistently placed the student as the first priority and this remains true today.

Over time, we have developed excellent relationships with industry leaders, from Smashbox to Guess, Inc. to NBC Universal. Our Advisory Board includes industry giants such as Tim Gunn, Diane von Furstenberg, Emanuel Ungaro, and Fred Segal. These partnerships keep us up-​to-​date on changing trends and community needs, so our curriculum stays ahead of the curve. The results speak for themselves. Our students graduate and go on to rewarding careers, including designing gowns for red carpet celebrities; creating television and movie sets, costumes, and posters; launching their own fashion companies; and working as fashion buyers, graphic designers, digital artists, product developers, interior designers, and industry executives.