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Today's post offers a look at the many steps involved in curating Artfully Adorned: Jewelry from the Christie Romero Collection. Now on view in the Annette Green Fragrance Archive, this exhibition explores two centuries of jewelry history. Below, former Interim Assistant Registrar Ilana Winter describes how Artfully Adorned came together. ********** Putting together an exhibition Read More »
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 2012.943.5 Artfully Adorned explores two centuries of jewelry history. Designs, motifs, and materials place each artifact within Read More »
BraceletsMother of pearlMonies 1990-2000Gift of The Muriel Pollia Foundation 2006.868.9A-C Since the early 1970s, Gerda and Nikolai Monies have used fossils, petrified wood, animal bone, seeds, beach stones, jute and other organic materials to create dramatic, sculptural jewelry. Based in Copenhagen, their eponymous jewelry house produces two collections each year: Production and Unique. Based on Read More »
Today's post investigates the costume jewelry associated with two renowned design houses: Schiaparelli and Chanel. As we discussed in our post on Kenneth Jay Lane's starburst brooch, costume jewelry became an important component of fashionable dress during the 1920s. Though it had long been possible to imitate the appearance of gold or precious stones Read More »
"As the hair is the only part of our beloved friends which can be kept in memoriam, it is natural that we should desire to preserve the treasure in some manner that will testify our appreciation of its value..." -Ladies' Fancy Work, 1876. Locks of hair have long served as sentimental and tangible reminders Read More »
For the past few years, skulls have been everywhere, appearing as a motif on hand-knit sweaters, contemporary art, runway fashion, fast fashion and housewares. Despite their current incarnation as overused icon, the skull motif has weighty symbolic meaning. Skulls, skulls and crossbones and skeletons have been used for centuries, probably millennia, as a memento Read More »
Meet Madame Olympe! Curator Kevin Jones relays the story behind the mysterious, intriguing southern businesswoman who thrived in a world of male-dominated industry, and survived an internal conflict that threatened to tear this country apart... Olympe Boisse, Reception Gown, ca. 1866-67. FIDM Museum: Gift of Cathy Gordon, 2007.893.1AB. Photo: Brian Sanderson. The genesis of my Read More »
Emily Mushaben In this blog post, we’re treated to a slice of Italian fashion by Emily Mushaben. Emily is a master’s candidate in her final year in New York University’s MA Costume Studies program and is the FIDM Museum’s Donald and Joan Damask 2021 Summer Study Grant Digital Intern. Before joining the NYU Costume Studies Read More »
We often share pieces from the FIDM Museum Special Collections, but did you know our holdings include several design archives? Today we’re giving you an overview of the archives in our collection, featuring personal papers, photographs, clippings, business records, sketches, and assorted ephemera from prominent 20th century fashion figures. Mid-20th century sketch and fabric swatches Read More »
In the days ahead, all of us at the FIDM Museum understand how important it will be to find connection virtually with your favorite cultural institutions. We are happy to provide several ways to interact digitally with our Museum; in addition to the resources listed below, we are excited to announce that our website and Read More »
G. Lasellaz/Jules Vaillant fan, c. 1889, FIDM Museum Purchase: Funds generously donated by Martha Nesseth and Mona Lee Nesseth, 2019.5.9AB General Fund A 100% tax-deductible monetary gift to the General Fund is unrestricted; your contribution may help acquire objects for the Museum's collection or perform essential conservation. If your company has a matching program, your Read More »
To be the global resource for the study of fashion past, present, and future. Harry Gordon paper dress, 1968, FIDM Museum Purchase, 2004.5.35A-D Mission Statement The FIDM Museum and Library, Inc. collects, preserves, and interprets fashion objects and support materials with outstanding design merit. It fosters student learning, public engagement, and recognition of the creative Read More »
