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Did you rush to the theaters yesterday to see Hous

Did you rush to the theaters yesterday to see House of Gucci? Don’t delay because you’ll want to take in this intoxicating tale of ambition and dysfunctional family dynamics—and the costumes, of course! Costume designer Janty Yates did a remarkable job mixing custom-built and vintage pieces to create the ensemble cast’s stylish looks, and we have Yates’s hand-picked selection of costumes on display right now!

We’re open over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend Friday-Saturday, 10am-5pm (closed Sunday & Monday) and will reopen Tuesday November 30. You have until December 4 to experience the House of Gucci exhibition, presented by @MGM and United Artists Releasing at the home of #theartofcostumedesign, The FIDM Museum!
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Happy Thanksgiving! For those of us who donned an

Happy Thanksgiving! For those of us who donned an apron to keep ourselves tidy in the kitchen, have you ever wondered why so many aprons are made with printed fabric? It’s partially to disguise splatters, true…but it’s more interesting than just that. Read up on the history of “fancy aprons” in our Blog Archive—link in bio!

We have it on good authority that reading about aprons is even better while eating a slice of pumpkin pie…

Happy Holidays!
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Fancy apron
1895-1905
Gift of Ms. Judy Thomsen
2004.823.3
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As we prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, it’s e

As we prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, it’s essential to honor the indigenous peoples of North America. This cap in our collection was made by women in the Haudenosaunee community, near Niagara Falls. Called the Iroquois Confederacy by the French, and the League of Five Nations by the English, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, meaning “People of the Long House,” is preferred.

This masculine style is called “glengarry” after the Scottish bonnet worn as part of military & civilian Highland dress. During the 1850s, Queen Victoria started a fad for #Scottish garb; patterns for glengarries were published in mid-19th-c. English ladies’ magazines, but were known to the #Haudenosaunee through British regimental military uniforms worn in Canada. By the mid-1800s, the Haudenosaunee were making bead-embroidered items for tourists, and glengarries were among the most popular gifts.

Our black velvet cap is decorated with opalescent, opaque, and transparent glass beads in a stemmed, budding design known as “Niagara style.” Metal sequins are interspersed throughout; the finest seed-beads were used for the zig-zag borders around the sides and ovoid crown. It is lined & bound with pink China silk, while salmon and aqua silk ribbon cockades add flourish.

Though they were made from European materials after a European prototype, and most typically as souvenirs, the Haudenosaunee also wore #glengarries—the tintype shows a woman in one, though other beadwork caps were also worn within the Haudenosaunee community. We do not know who wore our cap, but it represents the complex—and profound—confluence of #colonialism and #indigenous populations we still grapple with today. November is #NationalAmericanIndianHeritageMonth, but every day presents an opportunity to pay respect.
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Glengarry Cap, Haudenosaunee, 1850-1890
Gift of Yvonne Hummel
2011.947.1
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Today’s the day! The House of Gucci is now open

Today’s the day! The House of Gucci is now open to the public at The FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Metro Goldwyn Mayer (@MGM) and United Artists Releasing have partnered with @fidm and @fidmmuseum for a limited-time exhibition centered around exclusive new film stills, unit photography shot during film production, behind-the-scenes photography and cast portraits shot by photographer Cuba Tornado Scott, and a selection of costumes curated by House of Gucci designer Janty Yates.

We had a marvelous opening night to celebrate the creatives who brought the look of the Gucci family to life. Come to the #fidmmuseum and experience their talent for yourselves!

House of Gucci exhibition, November 23 - December 4
Hours:
Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10am - 5pm
*CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY*

House of Gucci is only in theaters this Thanksgiving...

Pictured:
1-3: Gallery shots
4: Head of Makeup Jana Carboni, Costume Designer Janty Yates and Makeup Artist Sarah Tanno & Head of Prosthetics Göran Lundström and Hair Designer Frederic Aspiras
5: Influencer Patrick Starrr and Lady Gaga’s manager, Bobby Campbell & Costume Designer Janty Yates

Photos: @alexberliner
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In the battle of Puff 1890s v. Puff 1980s, who wi

In the battle of Puff 1890s v. Puff 1980s, who will win?

Leave your top contender in the comments below!

Wool Jacket, c. 1895
FIDM Museum Purchase

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Quilted Silk Ensemble by Michaele Vollbracht, 1980
Gift of Anonymous Donor
82.1980.070.1AB
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We are excited to announce a limited-time House of

We are excited to announce a limited-time House of Gucci exhibit presented by Metro Goldwyn Mayer (@MGMstudios) and United Artists Releasing at The FIDM Museum from November 23 - December 4, 2021. (Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM – 5PM; Closed Sunday - Monday, Closed Thanksgiving Day). Admission is free!

House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately…murder.

Showcasing an exclusive mix of never-before-seen House of Gucci photography, film footage, and costumes curated by costume designer Janty Yates, this exhibition offers audiences an immersive experience and backstage access to director Ridley Scott’s upcoming crime drama starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, with Salma Hayek and Al Pacino.

We invite you to explore the world of House of Gucci through exclusive new film stills, unit photography shot during film production, behind-the-scenes photography and cast portraits shot by photographer Cuba Tornado Scott.

FIDM will be hosting a series of activities around the House of Gucci exhibit for their past, present, and future students and the exhibit will be open to all students of FIDM and the community.

House of Gucci is only in theaters this Thanksgiving.

Follow the FIDM Museum social media accounts for more announcements & follow House of Gucci on Facebook (HouseOfGucciMovie), IG (@houseofguccimovie), Twitter (@houseofguccimov), and TikTok (@houseofguccimovie).

We can’t wait to see you back in our galleries again!
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Recently, we were honored to have our Sporting Fas

Recently, we were honored to have our Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960 catalogue reviewed in The Journal of Dress History (Vol. 5, Issue 4, Early Autumn 2021). The JDH is the academic publication of The Association of Dress Historians through which scholars can articulate original research in a constructive, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed environment. The ADH supports & promotes the study and professional practice of the history of dress, textiles, and accessories of all cultures and regions of the world, from before classical antiquity to the present day.

Cassandra Milani summed up her thoughtful review in this way:

“Overall, Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960 is an approachable, illuminating introduction to the complex history of women’s sports and leisurewear throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Students of fashion, dress, and sports histories alike will find this catalogue to be both engaging and educational... much of the catalogue is devoted to providing a visual, rather than a written, narrative through both object and print records. However, considering sports objects of this age were so rarely saved, such a substantial visual narrative is certainly a notable achievement. For readers interested in journeying beyond this foundational text and deeper into sports and dress histories from this period, the book also includes many footnotes and an extensive further reading list to explore these topics at length.”

We extend our gratitude to Milani and the JDH! To read the full review, as well as other articles in this free-to-access journal, follow the link in our bio...

Enjoy this never-before-released photo of curators Kevin L. Jones & Christina M. Johnson in the studio making an “Outdoor Girl” come to life!
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Buttons. Some are basic...and some are extra! You

Buttons. Some are basic...and some are extra! You can guess which category we think these buttons fall into, so it’s only appropriate we show them off on #nationalbuttonday. There’s something about the way the colorful wool plaid’s hard lines clash with the round fullness of these bright red Bakelite buttons with black, incised swirls. And that asymmetrical, diagonal placement of these striking fasteners? Like we said...extra!
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Jacket, 1938-39
Gift of the Manlove Family
2006.870.67
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