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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 »
Today's post was written by Museum Coordinator Leigh Wishner, a key player in organizing our annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition. Leigh shares her tour highlights from a selection of films featured in this year's exhibition - read on for a fascinating, virtual mini-tour of three period productions! ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Do you love going to Read More »
On Saturday, August 17, the FIDM Museum and Television Academy put the spotlight on design for the annual Art of Outstanding Television Costume Design exhibition. This year, the exhibition’s theme is Design On-Demand. Being creative is no easy business, but the featured designers make developing their characters’ distinctive styles look effortless. How do they do Read More »
It is always an honor hosting costume designer Mary Zophres at the FIDM Museum. The three-time Academy Award nominee, four-time BAFTA nominee, and Costume Designers Guild winner for Best Contemporary Costume Design (La La Land) joined us for an afternoon at the FIDM Museum prior to the opening of our Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition. Curator Read More »
February is a special time of year for the FIDM Museum; our gallery transforms into another universe, with cowboys and rock stars, queens and superheros, stylish con artists and brave activists representing a year in film costume design. For the 2019 exhibition, now in its 27th year, we've focused on how costume designers create Read More »
EXTRAORDINARY ACQUISITIONS FROM THE HELEN LARSON HISTORIC FASHION COLLECTION Helen Larson Archive Gift of Elaine Condon, Jane M. Gincig, and Patricia Larson Kalayjian The FIDM Museum is thrilled to announce the acquisition of an important group of objects from the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection. A seven-year fundraising project, with funds provided by the volunteer Read More »
You may have noticed in recent visits to the FIDM Museum that we now have an updated History Gallery, a space where rotating exhibitions display objects from our Permanent Collection. We've already filled this special gallery with treasures in A Graceful Gift: Fans from the Mona Lee Nesseth Collection and ManMode: Dressing the Male Ego. We are excited to announce Read More »
The mastermind behind the Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition is Michael Black, FIDM Museum Coordinator. Having worked on this annual exhibition for over 10 years, Mike has a deep understanding of the costume design industry. This knowledge allows us to borrow costumes from film studios, archives, and costume designers. This Read More »
The 7th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design features a large group of costumes from the television show SMASH. With costumes designed by Joseph G. Aulisi, SMASH chronicled the ups and downs of an ensemble cast as they launched a Broadway show. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Aulisi reveals the breakneck pace of working Read More »
Want to learn more about the costumes on exhibit in the 7th Annual Art of Outstanding Television Costume Design exhibition? Schedule a Curator Tour or a Quick Tour to get the stories behind the seams. Downton Abbey by Costume Designer Caroline McCall. Costumes from Behind the Candelabra at far right. (Alex J. Berliner/ABImages) Featuring more Read More »
Curator Kevin Jones and Associate Curator Christina Johnson recently returned from a conference in Florence, Italy. In today's post, Christina recounts their trip, including museum visits, and highlights from her presentation. ********** Kevin and I traveled to Florence, Italy, last month for Costume Colloquium III. My paper, “Doris Langley Moore: Ultimate ‘Woman in Fashion’” had Read More »
Tremendous thanks to costume designer Sandy Powell for answering a few questions about her costume designs for Hugo. Powell also shared some of her costume sketches, which you'll see throughout this post. See a selection of Hugo costumes at the FIDM Museum through April 28, 2012. Directed by Martin Scorsese, Hugo takes place inside Read More »
