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We've been looking forward to this day for a long time! Beginning at 10am today, two new FIDM Museum exhibitions are open: the 23rd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition and Opulent Art: 18th-Century Dress from the... Read Article ››
Two exhibitions opening in February!
On February 10, 2015, the FIDM Museum & Galleries opens two new exhibitions. The 23rd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition presents the best film costumes of 2014. The exhibition includes a range of costume genres, from... Read Article ››
Who Plans the Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition?
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... Read Article ››
Hollywood Behind the Scenes: Exhibition Post-Production
Today we bring you the final installment in Registrar Meghan Hansen's three-part series on producing the Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition. Today's post answers one of the most common questions about this annual... Read Article ››
Hollywood Behind the Scenes: Exhibition Production
Part two of Registrar Meghan Hansen's three-part post on producing the 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition. Today's post focuses on a fascinating aspect of the process: matching costumes to mannequins. ********** As I... Read Article ››
Hollywood Behind the Scenes: Exhibition Pre-Production
When you visit the 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, you'll see a flawless display of more than 100 costumes. Of course, those mannequins didn't dress themselves! Today's post, written by FIDM Museum Registrar... Read Article ››
Catherine Martin wins two Academy Awards for The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby costumes by Catherine Martin, 2014 Oscar® Winner for Costume Design & Best Production Design. (L to R) Elizabeth Debicki as Jordan Baker, Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway, Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, Joel Edgerton as Tom... Read Article ››
Images from the 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
By popular demand, today's post features more images of the 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition, including a few shots captured at the opening night party. Opening night is always a grand affair, with everyone dressed to... Read Article ››
The 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition is now open!
22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design February 11-April 26, 2014 Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm FREE! We are delighted to announce the opening of the 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition! Offering visitors an... Read Article ››
BLISS: 19th-Century Wedding Gowns from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection
BLISS: 19th-Century Wedding Gowns from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection February 11-July 5, 2014 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday FREE Wedding Gown England, c. 1838 Jacquard silk, blonde lace & novelty gauze L2011.13.1035A-D Yards of... Read Article ››
The 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition February 11-April 26, 2014 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday FREE Costume from Anna Karenina by Jacqueline Durran, the 2013 Academy Award winner for Best Costume. The Art of Motion Picture... Read Article ››
Opening Feb. 11: The 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
In just over three weeks, our annual exhibition of film costumes opens! On February 11, 2014, The 22nd Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition opens to the public. This year's exhibition will include costumes from more than 20... Read Article ››