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Jacket Silk faille 1894-98 Gift of the Manlove Family S2006.870.32 In 1894, a Harper's Bazaar writer reporting from Paris was "struck with the popularity of the bolero."1 Among young Parisian women, short jackets paired with gored... Read Article ››
Monkey fur coat, c. 1938
Monkey fur inspires strong reactions. On my first encounter with a monkey fur coat, I was shocked by its smooth black locks, which were alarmingly similar to human hair. Among the FIDM Museum staff, we have differing reactions not only to monkey fur,... Read Article ››
LBD (Little Black Dress): An Homage to Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Fifty years ago, Audrey Hepburn charmed audiences as Holly Golightly in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Hepburn’s chic film wardrobe, including her iconic little black dress, was designed by couturier Hubert de Givenchy. To celebrate the fiftieth... Read Article ››
Thierry Mugler jellies
Remember jellies? Brightly colored, glossy plastic jelly shoes, usually shortened to jellies, were a 1980s fad. Made from injection molded plastic, jellies were available in a rainbow of colors and often had a textured (braided, ridged, etc.) surface.... Read Article ››