1890s evening ensemble
  Astute fashion observers quickly realize that fashion is cyclical. Silhouettes, colors, motifs, and styles disappear, only to reappear years, or even decades, later. Some styles, like the diaphanous drapes of ancient Greco-Roman dress, seem to inspire... Read Article ››

Research intern or volunteer needed!
  "Multiple Costumes." Harper's Bazar (June 16, 1894) 476. FIDM Museum curators are currently seeking an intern or volunteer to assist with research for an upcoming exhibition and catalogue on women's sportswear from 1800-1950. The... Read Article ››

Behind the scenes tours of the FIDM Museum
Want an unforgettable look behind the scenes at the FIDM Museum? Led by one of our talented curators, these one-hour tours take visitors inside our state-of-the-art storage facilities. Tours are tailored to meet the specific interests of your group.... Read Article ››

Silk gauze dress, c. 1855-1860
  c. 1855-1860 Gift of Jane M. Gincig and Patricia Larson KalayjianS2011.1087.189 With a low, curved neckline and short sleeves, this silk gauze dress was meant for evening. Day dresses of this era featured long sleeves and modest necklines, but evening... Read Article ››

Linen jacket, c. 1912
  Linen jacketc. 1912Gift of Wendy Cohen2012.1186.2 Decorated with butterflies, this charming jacket was made sometime around 1912. During the 1910s, mainstream fashion moved away from the rigid S-bend silhouette of the Edwardian Era (1901-1910).... Read Article ››