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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 ››
Bound to Impress: Corsets from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection
Corset Europe, c. 1765Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection Proposed FIDM Museum Acquisition L2011.13.79 Bound to Impress: Corsets from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection FIDM Gallery Orange County Through June 14, 2014Monday... Read Article ››
An Invitation from the FIDM Museum Fashion Council
The FIDM Museum Fashion Council is delighted to invite you to the opening night preview party of the Los Angeles Jewelry, Antique & Design Show. We are honored that the proceeds from this beautiful evening will benefit the FIDM Museum... Read Article ››
Event Recap: FABULOUS! Soirée at Fashion Island
On Saturday, October 5, friends of the FIDM Museum gathered at Fashion Island for a gala evening to benefit the FIDM Museum & Galleries and The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection Acquisition Campaign. The grand finale of Style Week OC, this event... Read Article ››
Event: Gatsby’s Women: Fashionable Ideals of the 1920s
Save the date for a fascinating lecture by FIDM Museum’s Associate Curator Christina Johnson. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the exhibition Gatsby’s Women: 1920s Evening Dress from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, now on view in... Read Article ››
Friday Wrap: Weekend reading
An occasional round-up of events, lectures, exhibitions, and other information of interest. Today we share some fascinating reads and an upcoming event. Select issues of La Gazette du Bon Ton now online Published from 1912-1925, La Gazette du Bon Ton... Read Article ››
Gatsby’s Women: 1920s Evening Dress from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection
Evening DressHavet-AgnѐsParis, Francec. 1927L2011.13.351 Gatsby’s Women: 1920s Evening Dress from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection FIDM Gallery Orange County June 6-November 9, 2013 Monday through Friday (by appointment) 10 am to 5 pm... Read Article ››
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 ››
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 ››
A Century of Cotton: Selections from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, 1800-1900
A Century of Cotton: Selections from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, 1800-1900FIDM Museum Larson GalleryTuesday through Saturday, 10am–5pmOpens to the public February 12, 2013 Showcasing the beauty and versatility of cotton fabrics, this... Read Article ››
Video from the Costume Colloquium III
If Christina's recent post describing her experiences at the Costume Colloquium in Florence piqued your curiosity, you're in luck! Videos of all the conference presentations are now available on the Costume Colloquium website. You can watch... Read Article ››
Out & About: FIDM Museum at the Costume Colloquium III
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... Read Article ››