Out & About: FIDM Museum goes to Las Vegas
In today's post, Associate Curator Christina Johnson recaps the 39th annual Costume Society of America national symposium. It's not too early to start thinking about the 2014 symposium, which will be held in Baltimore, Maryland. The call for papers... Read Article ››

Out & About: Lectures and events
It's been a busy month! As we noted earlier this week on our Facebook page, curators Kevin Jones and Christina Johnson, and registrar Meghan Hansen are currently participating in the Costume Society of America 39th Annual Meeting & National Symposium... Read Article ››

Research resources, part 3
Inspired by a flurry of recent announcements about new online archives, today we take a look at what's new in the world of fashion and fashion history research resources. Twice before we've published roundups of easily accessible online resources:... Read Article ››

Making paper wigs
When dressing a mannequin for exhibition, it's important not to overlook the details. Careful attention to the total look makes an ensemble, and an exhibition, complete. Fully dressed mannequins also help visitors better understand the time-period on... Read Article ››

Behind the Scenes: Collection inventory
  Getting organized is a great way to usher in a new year. With everything in its place, new projects are easy to plan and efficient to manage. In preparation for 2013, FIDM Museum Collections Manager and Assistant Registrar Danielle Killam spent... Read Article ››

Event Recap: Monarchy Lecture & Royal Tea
FIDM Museum’s Fashion Council wrapped up their 2012 event season with the Monarchy Lecture & Royal Tea on Saturday, December 1. At this sold-out event, 75 Fashion Council members and friends gathered at FIDM’s Orange County campus to enjoy a Royal... Read Article ››

The Costume Cafe Podcast
Want to learn more about The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection? You're in luck! The Costume Cafe's Colleen Marie Monroe recently interviewed FIDM Museum Curator Kevin Jones about this outstanding collection. Their conversation covered a range... Read Article ››

Investigating a Silver Studio textile
  In 2007, the Textile Group of Los Angeles donated a late 19th century Silver Studio textile panel to the FIDM Museum. About 7 feet long and 2 ½ feet wide, this printed cotton textile features a dynamic pattern of orange poppies and white daisy chains... Read Article ››
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