Find out all about FIDM’s newly accepted students—where they’re from and what they passionately love about fashion and design.
Just Accepted Brandie Rose Ribeiro
Majoring in Fashion Design
Brandie Rose Ribeiro, who hails from Chino Hills, California, was accepted early to FIDM to study Fashion Design. The 17-year-old senior at Ruben S. Ayala High School was accepted to FIDM while she was still a junior. Learn more about her story!
Tell us a bit about yourself: I am president of FIDM Fashion Club at my school, a member of National Honors Society, and a leader of youth ministry at my church. Also, I design bridal gowns, which are featured in an Avant-Garde Fashion show each year.
Admissions Advisor: Dee Solis
What are your proudest accomplishments so far? I am very proud of getting accepted to FIDM as a junior, being featured in the local newspapers each year for my bridal gowns, and being a straight-A student. I wouldn’t be able to do all of this without my supportive parents, teachers, friends, and God.
What made FIDM right for you? I knew FIDM was made for me the moment I had a campus tour with my Admissions Advisor. Within a week of my campus tour, I was accepted to FIDM.
Describe your entrance project. For my entrance project, the shapes and textures of animals inspired me. I created a line of six gowns with a common color of purple. Also, I wrote two essays and included a portfolio of my bridal gowns. FIDM has an outstanding Fashion Design and Business Management program that will teach me new techniques to become a successful bridal gown designer.
What are your career goals? Upon graduating from FIDM, my goal is to launch my own bridal store and line of bridal wear. My aspiration as a bridal gown designer is to be famous not for my glory, but for a bride to feel absolutely beautiful on her special day.
If you are interested in a career in the fashion and design industries, find out about the 20 creative majors offered at FIDM.
