NIKOLAKI.....Make-A-Wish San Diego "Fashion With A Passion" FIDM San Diego: RECAP!

NIKOLAKI.....Make-A-Wish San Diego "Fashion With A Passion" FIDM San Diego: RECAP!

Gown Beautiful: Model Amanda Fields Bennett and Amber Lindauer in NIKOLAKI silk sequined gown with silk chiffon cape--7th Annual "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego , FIDM San Diego

Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling to San Diego to headline the 7th Annual "Fashion With A Passion" Event and Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego. The event was held at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM San Diego, and my Alma Mater--FIDM--was kind enough to underwrite my appearance and fashion show.

Silent Auction Room: 2017 "Fashion With A Passion" Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

The annual event is very popular for many reasons, including the fact that it benefits Make-A-Wish San Diego, as well as for its Wine-and-Food, Accessories Swap, latest Fashion Finds tables, amazing raffles, wonderful Silent Auction and THE Fashion Show. Prior to the actual event, I filmed some fun TV segments with local San Diego TV stations including FOX5 San Diego as well as San Diego Living Morning Show on CW6...

 Nick Verreos--At FIDM San Diego with his NIKOLAKI and NV Nick Verreos designs--FIDM San Diego

Nick Verreos "A Passion For Fashion" Book--FIDM San Diego bookstore

 (L to R): Nick Verreos, FOX5 San Diego reporter Heather Lake and Make-A-Wish San Diego Ambassador Jazmyn--FIDM San Diego

 San Diego TV: Nick Verreos and model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI gold sequined gown--"San Diego Living" Morning TV Show CW6 San Diego, promoting the 7th Annual "Fashion With A Passion" Event Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego

Picture This: Nick Verreos and model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI gold sequined silk gown--"San Diego Living" Morning Show" CW6 San Diego

Nick Verreos with models Amanda Fields Bennett and Amber Lindauer of L.A. Models Runway in NIKOLAKI gowns: Blush colored silk sequined gown with silk chiffon cape (L) and golden sequined silk gown with cowl top and capelet detail--7th Annual "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego , FIDM San Diego

I was honored to show some of my fabulous high-end NIKOLAKI Red Carpet gowns as well as NV Nick Verreos styles I sell exclusively to TV shopping networks here in the US and abroad. My NIKOLAKI design partner, David Paul and I, were also humbled enough to dress the BEAUTIFUL Jazmyn, the Make-A-Wish San Diego Ambassador. Here are photos from the event and my NIKOLAKI Fashion Show--as well as post-fashion show:

Couture on Hangers: NIKOLAKI gowns on hangers ready for the 2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

Ballgown 101: Nick Verreos discusses the inner-workings of a NIKOLAKi ballgown--2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

Cascade One Shoulder Diva: Model Amber Lindauer in NIKOLAKI yellow silk crape satin one shoulder gown with cascade drape--2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

Oscars Goddess: Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI Custom Gown worn by Debbie Matenopoulos at the 2017 Academy Awards---2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

Sequined Couture: Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NIKOLAKI nCustom silk sequined blush-colored gown with silk chiffon cape--2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

NV Fab: Model Amanda Fields Bennett in NV Nick Verreos Printed Top and Studded Leggings at 2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

Shimmering: Models Amanda Fields Bennett (L) and Amber Lindauer (R) in NIKOLAKI gowns--2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

Then & Now...Model and David's Niece: Model Amanda Fields Bennett and David Paul's niece Emilie Coon--Left photo is from 2011 and the right one is now, in 2017. Emilie is wonderful enough to assist backstage in these San Diego-based shows so it was great to get this Then-&-Now Pic

Book Fans: Nick Verreos with guests holding their copies of Nick's "A Passion For Fashion" book--2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

Meet and Greet: Nick Verreos and David Paul of NIKOLAKI, along with models in NIKOLAKI gowns--2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

NV Divas: Rachel Padilla and David's mom, Conchita Encinas Hansen--wearing the same fabulous black-and-white "NV Nick Verreos" Moto Jacket--2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

NIKOLAKI Muses: (L to R) Model Amanda Fields Bennett, Make-A-Wish San Diego Ambassador Jazmyn, and model Amber Lindauer--all in NIKOLAKI--2017 "Fashion With A Passion" Event Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego FIDM San Diego

Designers Nick Verreos and David Paul of NIKOLAKI with Jazmyn, Make-A-Wish San Diego Ambassador--and models in NIKOLAKI gowns--2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

Designers and Muse: Nick Verreos, Jazmyn, the Make-A-Wish San Diego Ambassador, and David Paul--2017 "Fashion With A Passion" NIKOLAKI Fashion Show Benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego, FIDM San Diego

Style Week OC 2012: My Photo Recap Hosting the Cadillac Contemporary and Irvine Spectrum Collections!

Style Week OC 2012: My Photo Recap Hosting the Cadillac Contemporary and Irvine Spectrum Collections!

OC Style Fab!

Cadillac 2012: Nick Verreos hosting Cadillac Contemporary Design Competition 2012 at Style Week OC Irvine Spectrum Center

Several weekends ago, I had the pleasure of hosting--for the FOURTH consecutive year!--Style Week OC. This year, Style Week OC 2012 kicked off on Fashion's Night Out (September 6th) with fashion shows/events/parties at both Irvine Spectrum Center and Fashion Island.

I was in NYC doing an appearance/event unveiling the "Project Runway 10th Anniversary Dress Collection"at Lord & Taylor on Fifth Avenue during Fashion's Night Out so I couldn't be there, but...I flew back to the West Coast the following day (right after attending the Project Runway Season 10 Finale Fashion Show at Lincoln Center) to make sure I could host the Final FABULOUS night of Style Week OC 2012 that Saturday night at Irvine Spectrum.

A View From Above: The Runway Scene (and my runway walk entrance!) from Style Week OC 2012, Irvine Spectrum Center

The night involved TWO great fashion shows: the Cadillac Contemporary Design Competition and the Irvine Spectrum Center Collection. The two runway shows were seamlessly put together and then afterward, was the important and final judging of who would win the Cadillac Contemporary Design Competition.

Let's Start with Cadillac Design Competition:

Hanger Appeal: The Cadillac Contemporary Design 2012 Competition looks from FIDM designers

Prior to the Runway Show, I had the honor of pre-judging the five looks created by designers from my Alma Mater, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM: Eduardo Reategui, Ahmad Murtaza, Steve McDonald and Chelsea O'Neill. I was joined by Christie Baca of Cadillac and Lejla Hasanagic, Irvine Spectrum Center Nordstom General Manager. They were tasked to create contemporary designs using denim--as well as actual Cadillac Car Components.

Orange Suit for Orange County: Nick Verreos Hosts Style Week OC 2012 "Cadillac Contemporary Design Competition" fashion show

Each of the looks were inspired by the new Cadillac ATS and one of four international locales--Chile, China, Monaco and Morocco. These are World-re-known locations for testing riding dynamics and also featured in Cadillac Commercials/Ad Campaigns.

Cadillac Morocco and China: FIDM designer Steve McDonald's "Morocco" design (left) and FIDM designer Ahmad Murtaza's "China" design (right)--Cadillac Contemporary Design Competition 2012 Irvine Spectrum Center Style Week OC

Cadillac Chile and Monaco: FIDM designer Chelsea O'Neill's "Chile" design (left) and Eduardo Reategui's "Monaco" design--Cadillac Contemporary Design Competition 2012 Irvine Spectrum Center Style Week OC

Irvine Spectrum Center Collection:



Right after the Cadillac Contemporary Design fashion show (and before the final judging announcement), the show continued with the "Spectrum Collection"--a fashion show highlighting Fall/Winter 2012 trends and looks from retailers at the Irvine Spectrum including...

 Macy's, and...

Nordstrom--Irvine Spectrum Collection Style Week OC 2012

Max Studio--Irvine Spectrum Collection Style Week OC 2012

Tommy Bahama (left) and Demetrios Bride (right), as well as many others--Irvine Spectrum Collection Style Week OC 2012

And now the Cadillac Contemporary Design Winners:

  

The Cadillac Fan Favorite:

Steve McDonald and his "Morocco"-inspired design--he won a $500 check from Tustin Cadillac--Cadillac Contemporary Design Competition Irvine Spectrum Center Style Week OC 2012

And the WINNER of the Cadillac Contemporary Design Competition 2012:

MONACO!!! Model Kerstin Lechner--you may remember her from Project Runway Season 9 and as designer Bert Keeter's model---Nick Verreos, and FIDM designer Eduardo Reategui...

Le BIG Check: Eduardo Reategui and his "Monaco"-inspired design on model Kerstin Lechner--he won $2,000 from Tustin Cadillac for his Monaco Racetrack-inspired denim jumper featuring seat belt straps, an iPod nano collar brooch, and Cadillac ATS accessory pockets...

Le Sketch: FIDM designer Eduardo Reategui's fashion illustration of his "Monaco"-inspired "Cadillac Contemporary Design Competition creation

Post Show Pics:

Following the fabulous show, I spent some time posing at the official "Style Week OC 2012" Step-and-Repeat with lots and lots of guests--including many fashionistas and yes, a little doggie (I LOVE the doggies, of course!!):

Puppy Posing: Nick Verreos, OC Fashionistas and cute doggie---Style Week OC 2012 Irvine Spectrum Center

Barbie Love: Nick Verreos with Nava and Ava Baghai and their sister's "My Scene Nick Verreos Project Runway Season 2 Barbie"--You KNOW this made my entire night!!!! Love me some Nava and Ava!!!

Thanks to ALL of the OC, Cadillac, and Irvine Spectrum, for a FABULOUS and very successful Final Night of Style Week OC 2012 at the Irvine Spectrum Center!!!

Click Below for a Video Recap of Style Week OC 2012 Cadillac Contemporary Design Competition from the FAB allGLAMMEDupStyle:

NICK HOSTS.....Nick Verreos Hosts the Living In Digital Times "2016 FashionWare" Fashion Show CES Las Vegas: BLOG RECAP!

NICK HOSTS.....Nick Verreos Hosts the Living In Digital Times "2016 FashionWare" Fashion Show CES Las Vegas: BLOG RECAP!

Fashion Tech: Nick Verreos Hosts the Living In Digital Times 2016 FashionWare Fashion Show, 2016 CES Las Vegas

Last week, I had the honor of hosting for the second consecutive year, the Living In Digital Times FashionWare Show at the largest electronics and technology trade show in the world: CES. CES is held in Las Vegas (naturally) and it brings together industry professionals with both small and major, companies showcasing the "latest and greatest" in electronics, technology, fitness, automobiles, web...you name it, they are there!

 Arriving in Las Vegas for CES 2016

 Nick Verreos doing Press for the Living In Digital Times 2016 FashionWare Show, CES Las Vegas

Over 170,000 people attend CES and let me tell you, when I was there it seemed like a million! Picture 5th Avenue in Manhattan during Rush Hour; that's what it looked like inside the Sands Expo and Convention Center when I was there.

My 2016 CES Date: Nick Verreos with "Pepper" the Robot--2016 FashionWare Show CES Las Vegas

At this year's CES in Las Vegas, I hosted the fab FashionWare Show, which showcased the latest in Fashion-Meets-Tech; it's a high tech fashion show like no other. The fashion show combines both elements of Haute Couture with cutting-edge one-of-a-kind designs as well as utilitarian wearables that would be right at home in any sportswear store.

Here are some photo highlights from this year's 2016 FashionWare Show at CES Las Vegas:

Business Tech: Model Anton is wearing WTF jeans that feature a pocket that CLEANS your smart phone when you take it out (!); he's also showing the HP Executive Top Load briefcase/bag

2016 FashionWare Show CES Las Vegas

(Left) Model Dina is wearing the Corsage Lumineux created by Swiss fabric company Forster Rohner Textile Innovations. The corset lights up as you can see. Her fab bracelet is from WiseWear's The Socialite Collection. It's a luxury smart bracelet made just for women.

(Right) Model Trey is wearing a Sensoria t-shirt that has the technology of monitoring your heart rate and also deliver step counting, speed, calories, altitude and distance tracking.

2016 FashionWare Show CES Las Vegas

(Left): Model Anna is wearing a fun innovative design--the UI Dress--from Turkish designer Ece Ozalp. The dress connects any wearable and smartphone via bluetooth!

(Right): Model Julia wears the Origami dress which is part of the Gilded Fractals Collection by Make Fashion designers and Phi Illuminated which is the team of Kenzie Housego, Stacey Morgan and engineer Sophia Amin. Julia also is wearing the OrCam intuitive wearable device made especially for the blind and/or visually impaired

2016 FashionWare Show CES Las Vegas

Model Chris is wearing the SCOTTeVEST 30-pocket (Yeah! THIRTY pockets!) jacket which can hold even a full-sized laptop! His belt is from Paris-based Belty Good Vibes and Emoita. The belt can send information via an APP; in other words, it is a smartbelt.

2016 FashionWare Shoow CES Las Vegas

Model Elly is wearing a 3D printed dress from designer Sylvia Heisel; she's also carrying Chip by Wowwee Robot Dog who is wearing the FAB WonderWoof BowTie, an activity monitoring device...FOR DOGS!! PS; I'd love that for little Benny! (Hint hint WonderWoof!)

2016 FashionWare Show CES Las Vegas

Model Charlamagne is wearing a $3,000 design from Canada-based (Colombian born), designer Maria Orduz Pinto. The dress features handmade flowers that deflect the light and react to sound. The model is also featuring a SnapCam LE HD video camera that can take THIRTY photos in ONE SECOND!

2016 FashionWare Show CES Las Vegas

Group Shot with the Designs--Nick Verreos with the designs on show at the 2016 FashionWare Fashion Show at 2016 CES Las Vegas

Designers/Creators + Designs--Nick Verreos with some of the designers/creators (and their models and designs) at the 2016 FashionWare Fashion Show at 2016 CES Las Vegas

Thanks again Las Vegas and FashionWare for a FABULOUS show marrying High Tech and High Fashion! I was honored to have been a part of it once again this year!

The Luxor Hotel & Casino Las Vegas--Bye Las Vegas--Maybe next time I'll use that very retro jacuzzi/bathtub in my Luxor Hotel room! XOXO