99 Cents Only Store in West LA Displays FIDM Students' High Fashion Designs Crafted from Everyday Items within the Store

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Sep 12, 2016, 01:03 ET

CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 99 Cents Only Stores located at 11040 W Pico Blvd. is displaying four fashion-inspired displays crafted by visual design students that attend FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Four groups of students were challenged with creating a one-of-a-kind design using items purchased from 99 Cents Only Stores. Each group selected a theme at random based on the departments in the store. The themes included Household Supplies, Halloween Products, Food Packaging and Party Supplies.

Four fashion inspired designs featuring Food Packaging, Halloween, Household Supplies and Party Supplies are on display at the 99 Cents Only Store in West LA.
Four fashion inspired designs featuring Food Packaging, Halloween, Household Supplies and Party Supplies are on display at the 99 Cents Only Store in West LA.

"This visual design challenge presents a unique experience for our visual communications students to apply skills learned within their curriculum to a real world design opportunity. Students will see their design concepts brought to life and showcased in a public venue," says Cynthia Patino, Director of FIDM Visual Communications.

The designs will be on display at this 99 Cents Only Stores location until September 22nd, 2016. Vote for your favorite design for a chance to win gift cards, event tickets, gift baskets and more courtesy of 99 Cents Only Stores.

To place your vote, follow these 3 steps:

  1. Visit the 99 Cents Only Store located at 11040 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90064.
  2. Take a picture of your favorite design.
  3. Post the picture to your Instagram or Facebook page using the designs designated hashtag.
  • #99Petals (Household Items)
  • #99Nightmares (Halloween)
  • #99PoundsLater (Food Packaging)
  • #99ItsTimeToParty (Party Supplies)

99 Cents Only Stores is proud to have opportunity to display these amazing displays for their customers to enjoy.

About 99 Cents Only Stores

Founded in 1982, 99 Cents Only Stores is the leading operator of extreme value stores in California and the Southwestern United States. The Company currently operates 394 stores located in California, Texas, Arizona & Nevada.

99 Cents Only Stores offers a broad assortment of name brand and other attractively priced merchandise and compelling seasonal product offerings.

About FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a private college for specialized professional education, accredited by WASC Sr. College and University Commission and NASAD, granting Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees.

FIDM is the home of "Project Runway Junior", starring Tim Gunn, on Lifetime Television. 

Media Contact: Desiree Anderson, 213-393-5736 or [email protected]


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