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22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition February 11-April 26, 2014 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday FREE Costume from Anna Karenina by Jacqueline Durran, the 2013 Academy Award winner for Best Costume. The Art of Motion Picture... Read Article ››
John Paul Gaultier backwards jacket
Backwards jacket (front) John Paul GaultierWinter 1985-86Gift of Lee Sheppard2012.38.1AB John Paul Gaultier's (b. 1952) backwards jacket is a witty take on the straight-laced business suit jacket. Though the wool and rayon jacket appears... Read Article ››
Out & About: Weaving Royal Traditions Through Time Symposium 2013
Today's post was written by FIDM Museum Curator Kevin Jones. As you'll find out in this post, Kevin frequently works outside the walls of the FIDM Museum. Traveling, whether to install exhibitions, attend conferences, or conduct research, is... Read Article ››
Opening Feb. 11: The 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
In just over three weeks, our annual exhibition of film costumes opens! On February 11, 2014, The 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition opens to the public. This year's exhibition will include costumes from more than 20... Read Article ››
Styling Museum Mannequins
Today's post is courtesy of Associate Curator Christina Johnson. Using a bright pink Stephen Sprouse ensemble as an example, Christina describes how we bring garments to life with research, mannequins, accessories, and styling. Thanks to Christina... Read Article ››
Bound to Impress: Corsets from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection
Corset Europe, c. 1765Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection Proposed FIDM Museum Acquisition L2011.13.79 Bound to Impress: Corsets from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection FIDM Gallery Orange County Through June 14, 2014Monday... Read Article ››