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What do you have planned for this last long weekend of summer? Depending on where you're located, you could be experiencing a blast of tropical heat, or the first cooling temperatures of fall. Here in Los Angeles, highs of 80-90 degrees are predicted. Perfect weather for a halter top, don't you think? Halter topc. Read More »
Designing Hollywood: Sketches from the Christian Esquevin Collection explores five themes: Studios, Genres, Designers, Wardrobe, and Stars. During the exhibition, we'll bring you blog posts highlighting each of these topics. If you didn't catch the first post in this series, learn more about Studios here. Today's post explores the four primary film genres and Read More »
Venice at night (via) Join FIDM Museum Curators Kevin Jones and Christina Johnson on a fabulous Fashion Council trip to Italy! From November 14-23, 2014, they will lead a trip to Venice and Florence. While in Florence, participants will attend the Costume Colloquium IV: Colors in Fashion. Please contact Christina Johnson for detailed itinerary: cjohnson@FIDMmuseum.org. Read More »
The modern wedge shoe was developed by Italian shoe maker Salvatore Ferragamo (1898-1960) during the 1930s. Starting in the 1920s, Ferragamo designed stylish, trend-setting shoes for Greta Garbo, Paulette Goddard, Claudette Colbert, Clare Boothe Luce, the Duchess of Windsor and many other women. His footwear was often beautiful and unusual, but he strongly believed Read More »
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 films, including costumes from the 2013 Academy Award winner for Best Costume Design, Anna Read More »
"St. Charles" afternoon dress Jacques Fath Spring/Summer 1953 Museum Purchase 2010.5.26 Jacques Fath (1912-1954) was an impish designer who imbued his clothes with a sense of fun and glamour. Vogue praised his "unexpected mix of casual style and luxurious material."1 Such contrasts are seen in this satin-trimmed, formal afternoon dress titled "St. Charles," which 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 »
Don't you love this wonderful photo of three women posed in a rowboat? Unlike formal nineteenth century portraits, these women are posed in a whimsical setting—a wooden rowboat. Despite the casual situation, they all look a bit ill at ease! Maybe they're worried that they won't get far with only one oar? Each woman wears 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 »
Today's post was researched and written by FIDM Museum's summer intern Joanna Abijaoude. Over the past several weeks, Joanna has assisted with multiple projects, including digitizing ephemera from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection and compiling research for an upcoming exhibition. Joanna is a 2014 M.A. candidate in the Visual Culture: Costume Studies M.A. program Read More »
Today's post highlights the recent donation of exceptional hand fans by FIDM Museum donor and Fashion Council member Mona Nesseth. Thanks to Mona's contributions, our collection of fans has grown by leaps and bounds. A Graduate Gemologist, custom jewelry designer, and an expert in antique and estate jewelry, Mona is also fascinated by hand fans. Read More »
Join the FIDM Museum in celebrating the creativity and artistry of television costume design. Featuring more than 90 costumes from 16 popular television shows, the 7th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design spotlights the work of talented Costume Designers, Costume Supervisors, and Assistant Costume Designers. The exhibition was organized by Mary Rose, costume designer Read More »
