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Time to break out your box of Crayolas - today we're sharing our very first FIDM Museum Coloring Book! Perfect for kids of all ages (including adults who are kids at heart), the book features ten objects from the FIDM Museum collection ready for your artistic prowess. Each garment, accessory, and textile are accompanied by Read More »
We are so pleased to release the first set of FIDM Museum Family Activities, our newest resource for children of all ages! These activity sheets encourage kids to observe and interact with objects in our collection, and provide opportunities to ask questions and get creative; it’s a chance to ‘be the curator’ of the FIDM 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 »
Dear FIDM Museum Community, Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition is now closed, as is the FIDM Orange County Campus gallery. The health and safety of our visitors is our priority; this decision was made in adherence to guidelines provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. We look forward Read More »
The FIDM Museum Fashion Council is integral to the day-to-day operation of our institution. Because of the Museum's commitment to providing free admission, we rely on the group to support important acquisitions for the Permanent Collection. Fashion Council's fundraising activities, hands-on volunteer hours, and educational events not only enrich the Collection, but also fulfill the Museum's Read More »
Capturing the Catwalk: Runway Photography from the Michel Arnaud Archive is a one-of-a-kind exhibition that brings together the worlds of fashion history, photography, and the runway. Today, exhibition curator and FIDM Museum Registrar Meghan Hansen takes you behind-the-scenes of her curatorial process - the first of a three part series. **************************************************************************************************************** Capturing the Catwalk is the Read More »
We love participating in Museum Week, the annual social media campaign that encourages institutions around the world to take their online community behind-the-scenes. Today's theme is Professions: who works at the FIDM Museum and what do they do? It takes so many capable hands to keep a museum running. There are countless moving parts that Read More »
Today's post is written by Curator Kevin Jones and Associate Curator Christina Johnson to explain the details of the FIDM Museum's acquisition of objects from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection. Associate Curator Christina Johnson and Curator Kevin Jones in front of the Princess Charlotte Gown from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection With the Read More »
The FIDM Museum is thrilled to host an interactive installation from Google Arts & Culture! Visit the Museum Monday, October 2 - Saturday, October 7, 10 am - 5 pm, to experience the new ‘We Wear Culture’ campaign in person on Virtual Reality headsets and touch-screen computers. We are proud to be the only West Coast Read More »
Participating in international Museum Week gives us an opportunity to connect with our audience and tell behind-the-scenes stories about our favorite objects. Today’s Museum Week theme is “stories;” in honor of our upcoming Art of Outstanding Television Costume Design exhibition, we decided to present a gloriously glamorous film costume designed by a man known as Read More »
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti declared April 25 "La La Land Day," and we were happy to be part of the city's official celebrations! Our Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition was extended one more day to welcome visitors, and we raffled off a DVD in addition to serving movie-themed concessions and picture-perfect La La Read More »
It's our favorite time of year - the opening of two brand new exhibitions! We are thrilled to share with you the very special 25th anniversary of our Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition, as well as Exotica: Fashion & Film Costume of the 1920s. Both exhibitions showcase phenomenal examples of design and creativity, and both provide Read More »
