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During every exhibition, we offer Curator Tours, an opportunity for visitors to experience exhibitions in the company of a FIDM Museum Curator. Recently, Curator Kevin Jones led a very unique tour. Read on to find out more! ********** I receive many calls to setup gallery tours whenever we have exhibitions, and most of the Read More »
Interested in an internship at the FIDM Museum? If so, the time to apply is now! We are currently seeking applicants for our Summer 2014 internship. Application materials are due March 1, 2014. Keep reading for more information on this opportunity. Garments in storage at the FIDM Museum FIDM Museum accepts one intern to Read More »
Today's post is courtesy of Associate Curator Christina Johnson. Using a bright pink Stephen Sprouse ensemble as an example, Christina describes how we bring garments to life with research, mannequins, accessories, and styling. Thanks to Christina for documenting this process! Stephen SprouseSpring/Summer 1984Gift of Deborah Landis2000.435.1A-C This hot pink knit sweater and skirt doesn’t Read More »
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 Fashion Council, in support of the acquisition of The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Read More »
Headed down under? Don’t miss Modern Love: Fashion Visionaries from the FIDM Museum LA, an exhibition of visionary late-20th & 21st century fashion from the FIDM Museum collection. Bendigo Art Gallery, Victoria, Australia, will be the exclusive venue for this show, the first travelling exhibition of its kind from the FIDM Museum, Los Angeles. In Read More »
The 2nd Annual FABULOUS! Soirée: a benefit for the FIDM Museum & Galleries & The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection Acquisition Campaign Presented by The FIDM Museum Fashion Council Enjoy the DEBUT Fashion Show created by FIDM Graduates in Fashion Design & "Cadillac Couture," a competition for the most innovative eveningwear designed by Advanced FIDM Read More »
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 will come out soon, so start thinking about possible topics now! ********** The Costume Society of Read More »
We’re excited to announce our nomination in the annual Los Angeles Downtown News Best of Downtown reader survey! The FIDM Museum was nominated for Best Museum, and the FIDM Museum Shop is in the running for Best Gift & Stationary Store. Voting begins on May 4, so get ready to cast your ballot. Read More »
In today's post, FIDM Museum Registrar Meghan Grossman Hansen describes the process of preparing objects for transport to exhibitions at other institutions. FIDM Museum has an active loan program, and we often have 1 or more objects on exhibit at museums near or far. Beginning April 28, see a tuxedo worn by Fred Astaire in Read More »
One of our goals in starting this blog was to reveal the aspects of museum life that are usually out of public view. With that in mind, we've brought you posts on exhibition design, mount making, creating paper wigs, and behind-the-scenes research projects. Today, we're thrilled to feature an interview with FIDM Museum photographer, Brian Read More »
Though our blog posts usually focus solely on FIDM Museum projects, today’s post explores another museum's collection. I recently visited the Maryhill Museum of Art, home of the legendary Théâtre de la Mode. Because of Maryhill’s location in rural Washington State, not many fashion enthusiasts have the opportunity to see this unusual collection. Experiencing the Read More »
Are you fascinated by fashion history? Interested in learning more about the twentieth century's most influential fashion designers and silhouettes? We can help! FIDM Museum is delighted to announce a new opportunity to learn more about the fashion and fashion history of the twentieth century. If your class, club, or professional organization is located in Read More »
