Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo, Fall 1969
  Klimt dressGiorgio di Sant' AngeloFall 1969Gift of Eleanor Phillips Colt95.193.2 Like this patchwork evening gown, Giorgio di Sant' Angelo's (1933-89) professional background was an unconventional mix. Born in Florence, Italy, Sant'... Read Article ››

A Step Ahead of the Competition
  As we've discussed here, here and here, many of the objects in our collection are donated. Our donors are extremely generous, and we've been gifted with many wonderful pieces over the years. To round out our collections, we also purchase... Read Article ››

A-muse-ing Fashions
  Today's post was written by our Assistant Registrar Dani Killam. In her post, Dani explores the interplay between fashion designers and artists in two vibrantly colorful pieces from our collection: an Adrian blouse and a Halston dress. The Halston... Read Article ››

FABULOUS! catalogue available now
  To accompany FABULOUS! Ten Years of FIDM Museum Acquisitions, 2000-2010, we've created a lavish, fully illustrated catalogue. Written by exhibition co-curators Kevin Jones and Christina Johnson, the catalogue presents a selection of new... Read Article ››

Neck ties
  Neck and bow tie patternSimplicity1945-50Gift of Helen McKenna2006.864.3 The elongated, relatively slim silhouette of the modern neck tie emerged in the mid-nineteenth century. Unlike its predecessor, the cravat, the neck tie didn't require... Read Article ››

André Courrèges mini-dresses
  André Courrèges first solo collection of 1961 was inevitably compared to the work of his mentor and former employer Balenciaga. Consisting of day suits, dresses and evening wear, Courrèges' first collection was said to be, "decidedly... Read Article ››

Quilted cloche, c. 1925
  The close-fitting cloche is the headwear most closely associated with the 1920s. Worn throughout the decade, the streamlined fit of the cloche complemented the slim lines of 1920s dress. Unlike hats of the previous decade, which often featured... Read Article ››