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A Century of Cotton: Selections from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, 1800-1900FIDM Museum Larson GalleryTuesday through Saturday, 10am–5pmOpens to the public February 12, 2013 Showcasing the beauty and versatility of cotton fabrics, this... Read Article ››
Red and black ensemble, 1894-96
In the 1890s, most women’s dresses were made-to-measure. Though ready-made clothing was increasingly common, garments that required a precise fit or featured delicate embellishment were typically custom-made, either by the wearer herself, or by a trusted... Read Article ››
21st Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design opens February 12, 2013
21st Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design February 12-April 27, 2013 Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm FREE and open to the public. Since its inception in 1992, the Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition has honored the incredible... Read Article ››
Fashion Birthday: Cristobal Balenciaga and Christian Dior
Two of the twentieth-century’s greatest couturiers were born today, January 21. In 1895, Cristobal Balenciaga was born in Getaria, Spain. Ten years later, Christian Dior was born in Granville, Normandy, France. In addition to sharing a birthday,... Read Article ››
Butterflies abound
Though we're not a natural history museum or a science center, we have lots of butterflies in our collection. No taxidermy specimens here, FIDM Museum butterflies are woven, printed, painted, and embroidered. Our curatorial team has no specific intent to... Read Article ››
Gianni Versace leather suit, 1994
Schoolgirl chic with a naughty edge was a strong theme throughout Gianni Versace’s Autumn/Winter 1994-95 collection. Statuesque supermodels Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Nadja Auermann walked the runway clad in shiny,... Read Article ››
Behind the Scenes: Collection inventory
Getting organized is a great way to usher in a new year. With everything in its place, new projects are easy to plan and efficient to manage. In preparation for 2013, FIDM Museum Collections Manager and Assistant Registrar Danielle Killam spent... Read Article ››