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Artfully Adorned: Jewelry from the Christie Romero Collection Presented in the Annette Green Fragrance Archive Monday–Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm FREE! Scottish Knot Brooch 1850-1860 Silver & agate Gift of Jimmie Romero in memory of Christie Romero... Read Article ››
More BLISS
Open now at the FIDM Museum, BLISS: 19th-Century Wedding Gowns from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection explores the evolving silhouette of 19th-century wedding gowns. From the simple sheaths of the First Empire to the complicated draperies of the... Read Article ››
Celebrate Spring
Spring has officially arrived! March 20 was the first day of the spring in the Northern Hemisphere. From here on out, the weather gradually gets warmer and days are longer. Warm days encourage colorful spring flowers to bloom: cherry blossoms, tulips,... Read Article ››
Fred Astaire’s shoes on exhibit in Elegance in an Age of Crisis at MFIT
We are delighted that objects from the FIDM Museum collection are featured in Elegance in an Age of Crisis: Fashions of the 1930s at the Museum at FIT in New York City. Our contribution to this exhibition consists of eight pairs of shoes worn by Fred... Read Article ››
Sant’ Angelo chiffon dress, c. 1968-1972
Giorgio di Sant’ Angeloc. 1968-1972Printed polyester chiffon, silk flowersGift of Anonymous Donor95.40.3 Giorgio di Sant' Angelo's (1933-1989) exuberant aesthetic was informed by a variety of historic and cultural references. His 1969 Klimt... Read Article ››
A last look at Modern Love
In today's post, Associate Curator Christina Johnson takes a fond last look at Modern Love. Filled with evocative images, this post offers Christina's visual perspective on the deinstallation of this exhibition. As she describes, removing... Read Article ››
Love is in the Air (or at least in the Galleries) at the FIDM Museum!
During every exhibition, we offer Curator Tours, an opportunity for visitors to experience exhibitions in the company of a FIDM Museum Curator. Recently, Curator Kevin Jones led a very unique tour. Read on to find out more! ********** I receive many... Read Article ››
Catherine Martin wins two Academy Awards for The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby costumes by Catherine Martin, 2014 Oscar® Winner for Costume Design & Best Production Design. (L to R) Elizabeth Debicki as Jordan Baker, Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway, Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, Joel Edgerton as Tom... Read Article ››