A native of Southern California, David Paul attended the University of California, Los Angeles/UCLA where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts and subsequently, his Masters Degree in Costume Design. Recognizing his interest in both fashion and costume, David went on to build an extensive resume in the world of entertainment and fashion styling for over 20 years. As a member of IATSE Local 705, David designed costumes and worked on shows such as “Queer Eye for the Straight Girl”, “Passions”, “Undressed” and numerous other productions for MTV, ABC, FOX, NIKELODEON and the WB. David has also worked alongside Andre Leon Talley and Lisa Love for Vogue Magazine and with such illustrious photographers as Arthur Elgort, Regan Cameron, Noe DeWitt and Amanda DeCadanet, styling for Kate Hudson, Heidi Klum, Vanessa Paradis, Twiggy and Heather Graham.Along with partner Nick Verreos, David started the high-end clothing company, NIKOLAKI, in 2001. Their collections of upscale red carpet gowns and cocktail dresses have been worn by celebrities such as Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria and Carrie Underwood. NIKOLAKI has been carried in over 100 stores across the US and abroad. David is also the Creative Director for the NV Nick Verreos clothing line which is available on major Home Shopping Networks including Evine Live (USA), QVC UK, QVC Italy and The Shopping Channel (Canada).David is the co-author of five best-selling books, “A Passion for Fashion”, “The Pageant Coloring Book”, “A Comprehensive Guide to Men’s Flat Sketching”, “A Basic Guide to Pattern Drafting” and Do’s and Don’ts of Fashion Flat Sketching.David and Nick are currently Consulting Producers on Bravo's Project Runway
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Vice President And DesignerNikolaki, Inc Jan 2008 - PresentDavid co-founded NIKOLAKI with his design and business partner Nick Verreos in 2001. His collections of red carpet gowns and cocktail dresses have been worn by celebrities including Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria and Carrie Underwood at the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, Grammys and SAG Awards. Nick also has a secondary line, NV Nick Verreos, that has been sold at Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom and Dillard’s as well as on QVC UK and QVC Italy. -
Co-Chair, Fashion DesignFidm Aug 2018 - Jun 2024Los Angeles, Ca, Us -
Project Runway, Consulting ProducerAlfred Street Industries Oct 2018 - Nov 2022Los Angeles , Ca, UsAspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry in this reality competition. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting their work in front of a judges' panel. -
Queer Eye For The Straight Girl, Costume DesignerScout Productions Inc. Jun 2005 - Aug 2005Burbank, California, UsFrom the creators of Bravo's runaway hit Queer Eye for the Straight Guy comes a new series that turns a tasteful eye towards the ladies. This time, a team of gay stylists will "make-better" Los Angeles-area women in episodes that will feature a full lifestyle "make-betters" sure to impress and inspire. -
The Wb'S Superstar Usa, Costume SupervisorWarner Bros. Entertainment Jun 2004 - Jul 2004Burbank, Ca, UsA reality spoof on Fox's "American Idol", in which the judges reverse their selections from good singers, to bad ones. All of it under a hoax where the bad singers believe they can sing...when they can't. -
The Great Domestic Showdown, Costume SupervisorAbc News May 2004 - May 2004New York, New York, Us½ hr. reality show “looking for the next Martha Stewart”. -
Undressed, Assistant Costume DesignerViacom Aug 2001 - Dec 2002New York, Ny, UsAnthology series on MTV Network examines the diverse sexual relationships involving the different genders, races, sexual orientations, and fetishes of high schoolers, college students, and post-college roommates. -
Passions, Assistant Costume DesignerNbcuniversal Jun 1999 - Jul 2000New York City, Ny, UsIconic NBC Daytime Drama. In the world of power and money, the wealthy and powerful Crane family rule the town of Harmony from their mansion on Raven Hill. But behind the money are many lies and secrets. -
The Journey Of Allen Strange, CostumerNickelodeon Sep 1996 - Mar 1999Los Angeles, Ca, UsA Successful Series on Nickelodeon. An alien child has been left behind on Earth. He befriends two human children and it is up to them to find a way to get him back home while they try to keep him secret. -
The Secret World Of Alex Mack, CostumerNickelodeon Jan 1995 - Dec 1996Los Angeles, Ca, UsA successful Nickelodeon series. Alexandra "Alex" Mack develops powerful abilities after a chemical factory accident. She struggles to balance her ordinary life with extraordinary misadventures as a result.
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Sweet Valley High, CostumerSaban Entertainment Jun 1996 - Jun 1998The series revolves around the lives of Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, beautiful blonde twins who live in the fictitious Sweet Valley, California, and their gang of friends. Elizabeth is warm, friendly and sincere, while her twin sister Jessica is flirty, mischievous, and irresponsible. -
Bloodfist Iv: Die Trying, Assistant Costume DesignerConcorde/New Horizon Corp Aug 1993 - Sep 1993Starring Don Wilson; When Danny unknowingly repossesses the car of a powerful arms merchant, it sets off a chain of violent retaliation. After his friends are killed and his daughter is kidnapped, Danny takes matters into his own hands. It does not matter that the CIA and the FBI are also involved the Dragon's fire is in his fists! -
Stepmonster, Assistant Costume DesignerConcorde/New Horizon Corp Jun 1993 - Jul 1993Starring Alan Thicke; Todd Dougherty has an imagination driven by comic book. So when he accuses his soon-to-be stepmother of being a monster, no one believes him. When neighbors start turning up dead, it becomes a race against time for Todd to stop this hideous, carnivorous creature from marrying his dad and ruining his life.
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The Tower, Assistant Costume DesignerTwentieth Century Fox Production Feb 1993 - Apr 1993Starring Paul Reiser, A man working at an ultramodern corporate building finds himself and a colleague trapped inside with a homicidal security system hell-bent on killing them both after perceiving them as a "threat". -
Supermarket Sweep, Costume Designer (Season 2)Al Howard Productions Jun 1991 - Dec 1991 -
Shop Til You Drop, Wardrobe SupervisorStone Stanley Entertainment Jan 1991 - Jul 1991"Shop 'Til You Drop," a long-running game show that aired on the Family Channel and Lifetime cable networks (and syndication at one point), was set in an on-stage 10-store California shopping mall. Two married couples competed in this game, which combined elements of "The Price is Right" and "Beat the Clock." -
Guilty As Charged, Assistant Costume DesignerColumbia Tristar Jan 1991 - Feb 1991Starring Heather Graham, Rod Steiger & Lauren Hutton. A female parole officer discovers a secret death row prison under a meat plant, that's being run by the plant's unhinged vigilante owner and his reverend friend. A politician with a shady past becomes its latest "guest". But is he guilty? -
Hollywood Chaos, Assistant Costume DesignerMch Productions Jun 1989 - Aug 1989Starring Tricia Leigh Fisher and Kathleen Freeman. A farm girl from Iowa moves to Hollywood to pursue her dreams in show business. She joins a major production chorus line, but chaos ensues when all the major actors drop out and are replaced by look-alikes.
David Paul Education Details
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UclaCostume Design -
UclaTheatre/Theater
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David Paul attended Ucla, Ucla.
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