Fundraising Friday: The Philadelphia Story

It's traditional to end a fashion show with a wedding gown. The FIDM Museum is in the last days of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,400 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog has presented an exquisite piece from the Larson Collection. This is Read More »

Fundraising Friday: Crowned Head

The FIDM Museum is in the final weeks of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,400 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog will present an exquisite piece from the Larson Collection. Queen Victoria's Hat and Hat Stand1880Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection Read More »

Fundraising Friday: An American in Paris

The FIDM Museum is in the final months of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,400 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog will present an exquisite piece from the Larson Collection. Evening DressMadame Havet, Parisc. 1927Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection The Read More »

Fundraising Friday: Move Over, Cinderella

The FIDM Museum is in the final months of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,400 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog will present exquisite pieces from the Larson Collection.  Evening ShoesVelvet with gold embroidery1890sHelen Larson Historic Fashion Collection Move over, Read More »

Fundraising Friday: Rêves de Fleurs

Our garden is growing! The current exhibition Fleurs: Botanicals in Dress from the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection has inspired FIDM students to create fashion illustrations putting a modern twist on these historic floral fashions. Their illustrations are currently on display alongside complementary pieces from the permanent collection. Designers include Rudi Gernreich, Michael Novarese, James Galanos, Emilio Pucci, Read More »

Fundraising Friday: Bags of Style

The FIDM Museum is in the final months of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,400 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog will present exquisite pieces from the Larson Collection.  Pursec. 1800-1815Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection These two purses from the Read More »

Fundraising Friday: Royal Wraps

The FIDM Museum is in the final months of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,400 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog will present exquisite pieces from the Larson Collection.  Queen Victoria's Dolman1875Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection In the late 19th Read More »

Fundraising Friday: Wedding Season

The FIDM Museum is in the final months of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,400 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog will present exquisite pieces from the Larson Collection.  Wedding Dress1830sHelen Larson Historic Fashion Collection Summer is wedding season, and the Read More »

Fundraising Friday: A Purple Poiret

The FIDM Museum is in the final months of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,400 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog will present an exquisite piece from the Larson Collection.  Paul PoiretParis, France1928Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection Couturier Paul Poiret (1879-1944) declared Read More »

Fundraising Friday: Get out your pocketbook!

The FIDM Museum is in the final months of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,400 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog will present an exquisite piece from the Larson Collection.  PocketbookFrancec. 1785Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection In the eighteenth century, decorative Read More »

Fundraising Friday: Meet Maison Félix

The FIDM Museum is in the final months of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,400 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog will present an exquisite piece from the Larson Collection.  Opera GownMaison Félix, Parisc. 1887Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection Although virtually Read More »