Welcome to the FIDM Museum & Galleries collections online. Choose a category and experience selected works of art from our collections. Each object is accompanied by relevant information, including dates, materials and maker.
Introduction
Permanent Collection
The Permanent Collection consists of objects owned and maintained by the museum, and are accessioned by purchase or donation with the goal of enriching our current holdings. Objects are researched, exhibited, and cared for by the FIDM Museum staff.
The FIDM Museum Permanent Collection contains 15,000 objects representing over 200 years of fashion history, including haute couture and ready-to-wear, non-Western dress, film costumes, textiles, jewelry, and fragrance. Two major archives—Rudi Gernreich and Gianni Versace Menswear—are highlights of the museum’s collections. Unless on exhibit, objects in the Permanent Collection are only available for viewing and research by appointment. To inquire about objects in the Permanent Collection, or to schedule a research appointment, contact the Curatorial Office at 213.623.5821.
Study Collection
The FIDM Museum Study Collection consists of objects that can be used for hands-on education, research, and inspiration. Unlike objects in the Permanent Collection, Study Collection objects can be handled and examined by students and researchers. Objects are available for study on all four FIDM campuses—Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and San Diego—with the largest group of Study Collection objects residing at the FIDM Museum on the Los Angeles campus.
The Study Collections consist of 1,500 objects, spanning 200 years of fashion history. In addition to haute couture, ready-to-wear, and non-Western garments, the Study Collection also contains accessories, textiles, and garment trims. To inquire about objects in the Study Collections, or to schedule a research appointment, contact the Study Collections Manager at studycollection@fidmmuseum.org, 213.623.5821 x3373.
Due to the large number of objects in our collections, not all objects are available for viewing via the Collections Database. All information contained in the Collections Database is subject to change due to ongoing research. For additional information on specific objects, or to inquire about other objects in our collections, please contact the FIDM Museum at 213.623.5821.