August 2012 - FIDM Museum

Surrealist circle skirt, c. 1955

There's so much to say about this skirt! It's a classic 1950s circle skirt, but the embroidered, bejeweled hands decorating the skirt can be interpreted through a variety of lenses. More than just a decorative motif, these hands reach toward artistic... Read Article ››

From the Archives: Stephen Burrows wrap dress

Today's post features a neon yellow jersey wrap dress by Stephen Burrows. Though it was designed in the 1970s, this dress could easily be worn today. This points to our interest in recycling historic and vintage styles, while also suggesting the... Read Article ››

From the Archives: Tina Leser skirt

Today's post highlights the value of primary source research. Because of its label, we knew that this was a Tina Leser skirt. Using one of the FIDM Library databases, we found a brief mention of this exact skirt in a New York Times article. Finding... Read Article ››

From the Archives: Holly’s Harp evening dress

Today's post features a late 1970s Holly's Harp dress. We've reposted this garment today because it is currently on view at The Autry in California's Designing Women, 1896–1986. On view through January 2013, this exhibit focuses on... Read Article ››

From the Archives: Discovering Counterfeit Chanel No. 5 in a Museum Collection

For the next two weeks, we'll be featuring posts from our extensive blog archives. Today's post was written by Meghan Hansen, FIDM Museum Registrar, in 2009. In this post, she dives into our fragrance archive with an investigation into a counterfeit Chanel... Read Article ››

Wedding gown, 1910-1911

One of the priciest clothing purchases a woman can make, a wedding gown is worn only once. After the wedding, the gown is carefully tucked away, becoming an heirloom for future generations. In some families, a wedding gown is later altered and worn by... Read Article ››

A Century of Millinery Style: Hats from the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, 1820s – 1920s

A Century of Millinery Style: Hats from the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, 1820s – 1920s is the latest installation in the FIDM Museum's Larson Gallery. Twenty-five rare women's hats, bonnets, and toques fill the... Read Article ››

Out & About: FIDM Museum at The Making of a Monarchy for the Modern World conference

What a busy summer! In early June, we attended the Costume Society of America symposium, which Kevin described in his recent blog post. Immediately after the conference, Kevin and Christina (our curator and associate curator, respectively)... Read Article ››

Event: FIDM Museum Fashion Council at StyleWeekOC

Save the Date!September 8, 20127-9 p.m. Join the FIDM Museum Fashion Council at Fashion Island for the finale of StyleWeekOC. Sip champagne and nibble appetizers in the Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdale's Courtyard while enjoying a fashion... Read Article ››

Surrealist circle skirt, c. 1955

From the Archives: Stephen Burrows wrap dress

From the Archives: Tina Leser skirt

From the Archives: Holly’s Harp evening dress

From the Archives: Discovering Counterfeit Chanel No. 5 in a Museum Collection

Wedding gown, 1910-1911

A Century of Millinery Style: Hats from the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, 1820s – 1920s

Out & About: FIDM Museum at The Making of a Monarchy for the Modern World conference

Event: FIDM Museum Fashion Council at StyleWeekOC

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