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Feeling a little upside down this Monday? Then you

Feeling a little upside down this Monday? Then you’ve come to the right place: join us this evening for Designing the Upside Down: A Conversation with Stranger Things Production & Costume Design Teams! Details below ⬇️ RSVP for this virtual event is required. Link in bio!

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Hey, brochachos! 👋 Today our world turns Upside Down as we host a thrilling conversation to get the inside scoop on the making of Stranger Things Season 4. The Emmy-nominated Production Design team of Chris Trujillo and Jess Royal (@jessroyal) will be joined by Costume Designer Amy Parris (@amyparris), you won't want to miss out on the fun!
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5:00 - 6:00 PM PDT
Free Virtual Event
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Tag a #strangerthings fan below and RSVP via the link in bio!

📸: @netflix @strangerthingstv

We have to *hand* it to Betsey Johnson--she knows

We have to *hand* it to Betsey Johnson--she knows how to design a funky sweater-dress! Happy Birthday to our pink punk princess...you can read more about the trend for oversized, slouchy 1980s sweaters on our blog. Link in bio!
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Sweater/Dress by Betsey Johnson, 1983-84
Gift of Anonymous Donor
2003.40.96
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Rest in pleats, Issey… The FIDM Museum joins ou

Rest in pleats, Issey…

The FIDM Museum joins our colleagues & fashion lovers across the globe in mourning the loss of Japanese designer Issey Miyake, who has passed away at the age of 84. As did his predecessor Mariano Fortuny, Miyake made micro pleating a signature technique—but with a modern, techno-textile twist, using synthetic materials treated with pressure and heat to permanently set each crease. Innovations abounded in Miyake's fashions, and his silhouettes (baggy, oversized, sculptural, body-grazing) were often playfully avant-garde.

The 'Pao' coat from Miyake's Spring/Summer 1995 collection has the qualities of shimmering crystals or luminous stained glass. It is crisp, yet soft like a cocoon; it is revealing, but also obscuring. These harmonious contrasts are a gift Miyake has given to us—and will stand the test of time. We are fortunate to have period photography by @marnaud in our archives to document the runway magic of 'Pao,' and a brilliantly hued version in our permanent collection.
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Issey Miyake, Spring/Summer 1995
Photo: Michel Arnaud, Michel Arnaud Fashion Photography Archive/FIDM Museum Special Collections

'Pao' Coat (detail)
FIDM Museum Purchase
2012.5.37
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Happy Birthday, Dear Rudi! The FIDM Museum is cel

Happy Birthday, Dear Rudi!

The FIDM Museum is celebrating Rudi Gernreich’s (1922-1985) hundredth birthday today. Based in Los Angeles and active during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, he had a flair for designing vibrant, daring looks expressing physicality and personality.

Did you know that in 1985, Gernreich’s life partner, Oreste Pucciani, donated the late designer’s archive of runway samples, patterns, press materials, prototype furnishings, and personal wardrobe to the FIDM Museum? We’ve continued to add to this collection by acquiring pieces through donations and purchases. Today, the Gernreich Archive numbers approximately 1,200 fashion objects in addition to media clippings and paper ephemera.

Please enjoy these recently photographed Gernreich ensembles from the archive in anticipation of our forthcoming book project—the first Gernreich publication to illustrate his entire career, present his production team, clientele, and social circle, and analyze his important role in exporting the dynamic L.A. cultural scene to the rest of the world.

Stay tuned for more info on this exciting venture!
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All designs by Rudi Gernreich:

🍊Tunic designed for Walter Bass, 1952-53
FIDM Museum Purchase, G2020.5.44

🌸 Suit, c. 1964
Gift of Phyllis Epstein, G2002.17.5A-C
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Hat, c. 1964
Bequest of the Rudi Gernreich Estate
G85.331.598
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Shoes designed for Capezio, c. 1965
Bequest of the Rudi Gernreich Estate, G85.331.1209AB

☀️ Dress & Socks Ensemble, Resort 1970-71
Bequest of the Rudi Gernreich Estate
G85.331.23A-D
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Shoes designed for Capezio, 1965-75
Bequest of the Rudi Gernreich Estate
85.331.862AB
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Sunglasses, Resort 1970-71
Bequest of the Rudi Gernreich Estate
G85.331.4
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👏ARE👏YOU👏READY?! The FIDM Museum's 2022

👏ARE👏YOU👏READY?!

The FIDM Museum's 2022 Art of Costume Design in Television is coming! This annual tradition keeps getting more and more exciting as the medium of #TV evolves. Mark your calendars, plan your trip...you won't want to miss the spectacular #costumes you've been ogling, including many by designers nominated for #Emmys. We don't care what size screen you watch on—a smartphone, tablet, desktop monitor, or giant flat screen—no judgement! What we really care about is celebrating the immense talents and responsibilities of #costumedesigners, and we're sure you'll want to join us in that.

More details on our website soon & keep an eye on our socials for updates...
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Some days, you just don't know who you'll encounte

Some days, you just don't know who you'll encounter when you walk into Permanent Collection storage!

(What do you think these ladies talk about when the lights go out?! Leave your best guesses in the comments...)
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Today was a big day in women's tennis: the Wimbled

Today was a big day in women's tennis: the Wimbledon finals!

Win or lose, the occasion is an historic "first": Tunisian Ons Jabeur is the first Arab woman to make it to Centre Court for a championship match! Another first? American Althea Gibson, who was the first Black woman to win at London's All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (aka Wimbledon) in 1957.

Isn't it exciting to see history in the making? If you're curious about more trailblazing sportswomen—including Gibson—you really should get a copy of our *Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960* catalogue!
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Fancy some strawberries and cream? After all, it's

Fancy some strawberries and cream? After all, it's the final weekend of Wimbledon play, and it's tradition! This charming reticule, made from brocaded silk ribbon, features silk petitpoint (that's very fine needlepoint) roundels on either side. The pink roses are lovely, but those plump little berries nestled among their distinctive white flowers and foliage make us want to gobble them up—with a splash of cream, of course!
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Reticule, c. 1825
FIDM Museum Purchase
2019.5.90
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