International Women’s Day

We are happy to join the global celebration of International Women's Day! Although the exact origins of this annual holiday vary depending on the source, most historians agree its formation is tied to the textile and garment industry. Much like the... Read Article ››

Modernism Mode

We are thrilled to share that Associate Curator Christina Johnson will be sharing her extensive knowledge on fashion designer Rudi Gernreich at the Costume Society of America's Western Region symposium. Modernism Mode: Fashions, Fabrics, and... Read Article ››

Max Factor and Hollywood

The name Max Factor is synonymous with beauty, Hollywood, and glamour. As an inventor, he created a new formula of makeup adored by movie stars and school teachers alike. As a businessman, he changed the way women viewed cosmetics forever. One of the most... Read Article ››

Intern Report: The Tina Leser Archive

Our institution is proud to house a robust collection of specialty materials relating to fashion, such as sketches, magazines, books, patterns, fashion plates, photographs, ephemera, and even personal designer archives. However, archive collections take... Read Article ››

Join Us for the Fashion Council Royal Tea

Experience the FIDM Museum's two new exhibitions with a unique day of live performances, delicious food, and educational talks and tours! We invite you to join us for the annual Fashion Council Royal Tea on Friday, March 3 at 1:00 pm. The day... Read Article ››

FIDM Museum Opening Night Celebration

It's our favorite time of year - the opening of two brand new exhibitions! We are thrilled to share with you the very special 25th anniversary of our Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition, as well as Exotica: Fashion & Film... Read Article ››

Two Exhibitions Opening February 7

Get all of the information you need to visit our upcoming exhibitions, opening Tuesday, February 7: LOCATION: 919 S. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, California 90015 HOURS:  10 am – 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday Remember, our exhibitions are always... Read Article ››

Archives Intern Needed

Do you have a background in Archives or are you currently an MLIS student? We are looking for an intern to help process FIDM Museum archival collections. If you're interested, please contact Associate Curator Christina Johnson with your cover letter and... Read Article ››