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“Everyone told me my clothes didn’t fit, even my friends.”[1] So says celebrated designer Thom Browne, whose name is synonymous with the shrunken suit tailoring that has become the standout menswear trend of the past decade. Though he is now... Read Article ››
Intern Report: Maurice Levin Archive
We love it when our interns can combine their passions with hands-on experience, so we were particularly happy to welcome archivist-in-training Sandy Lu to the FIDM Museum this summer. Sandy processed the Museum's Maurice Levin Archive,... Read Article ››
#AskACurator Recap
Yesterday was officially "Ask A Curator" Day on Twitter: members of the public were invited to ask museum curators questions about their profession, background, personal interests, and even how much coffee they drink! Over 1,300 international... Read Article ››
Interview with Melina Root & Rachel Bloom
Wild costumes, elaborate musical numbers, and the misadventures of unrequited love: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend delivers it all! We are thrilled to feature Costume Designer Melina Root's imaginative designs in this year's Art of Outstanding... Read Article ››
A Look at the ILGWU
In honor of Labor Day, we want to recognize one of the largest labor organizations in the garment industry: the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), representing the thousands of men and women who painstakingly made and manufactured... Read Article ››
Intern Report Part Two: The Dress Detective
We are so excited to share Part Two of intern Kasia Stempniak's blog series; in this post, she shares her findings after completing The Dress Detective method on a 19th century Parisian couture gown. Make sure you read Part One about... Read Article ››