NIKOLAKI.....Nick Verreos, FIDM DEBUT 2018 Show and NIKOLAKI designs




Sequined MC--Nick Verreos onstage at FIDM DEBUT 2018 Show, with models wearing his NIKOLAKI dresses and silk organza coats--The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA



As part of my MC'ing duties for this year's FIDM DEBUT Show showcasing the work of the Advanced Fashion Design and Theatre Costume Design Graduates of my Alma Mater, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, I had the honor of appearing onstage with four beautiful models all dressed up designing from my NIKOLAKI high-end line of clothing.








Designer and Muses--Nick Verreos onstage at FIDM Debut 2018 Show with models wearing his NIKOLAKI designs, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA



Here are photos from my "onstage" appearance and the gorgeous NIKOLAKI Divas...








Nick Verreos with models in NIKOLAKI--FIDM Debut 2018 Show, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA






Couture Goddesses--L.A. Models-Runway Division models (L to R) Lily Taylor, Katrina Hunter, Rina Karuna and Coco Yu in NIKOLAKI sequined and silk duchesse and organza gowns, dresses & capes--Backstage at FIDM Debut 2018 Show, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA










Nick Verreos with model Rina Karuna in NIKOLKI black silk duchesse gown and silk satin organza-and-crystal sequined cape--FIDM Debut 2018 Show, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA






Opera Gown Diva--Model Rina Karuna in NIKOLAKI black silk duchesse gown with black silk satin organza-and-crystal sequined cape--The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA








Monastic Queen--Model Coco Yu in NIKOLAKI ivory sequined strapless tea-length cocktail dress with raspberry-colored silk satin organza box-pleated ruffle cape--The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA








Hollywood Glamour--Model Katrina Hunter in NIKOLAKI black silk chiffon/silver sequined gown with mini capelet, cowl neck drape and side slit, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA








Angelic Beauty--Model Lily Taylor in NIKOLAKI hi-lo style strapless gown in ivory sequins and ruffled silk organza, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA








Posing Queens--Models Lily, Katrina, Rina and Coco in NIKOLAKI by Nick Verreos & David Paul, backstage at The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA










Designer Selfie--Nick Verreos and David Paul--FIDM Debut 2018 Show, backstage at The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA








Runway Wrap--Nick Verreos and models wearing NIKOLAKI, onstage at the FIDM Debut 2018 Show, The Barker Hangar Santa Monica CA


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