Research and collections
A global resource for the study of fashion past, present and future.
The ASU FIDM Museum collection holds more than 15,000 fashion objects dating primarily from the 18th century to the present, and 200,000 Special Collection artifacts. Collections include women's haute couture and ready-to-wear, menswear, accessories, textiles, jewelry, fragrance, film costumes and world dress, as well as fashion magazines, photographs and design archives.
Research
The ASU FIDM Museum welcomes researchers. Collections objects and archives can be accessed through the online database below, or during in-person research appointments.
For in-person appointments and for information on the Michel Arnaud Fashion Photography Archive, contact infoasufidmmuseum@asu.edu with your name, affiliation and area of interest.
Study collection
Accessible by appointment for hands-on study and classroom use. ASU FIDM faculty and students are encouraged to use these resources for research and design inspiration.
Contact infoasufidmmuseum@asu.edu with your name, affiliation and area of interest.
Online collections
A portion of the ASU FIDM Museum Collections is currently accessible through the online database, which is constantly being expanded and updated.
Photo: Platform Sandals, circa 1940-1950; Pepenie Custom Made, Los Angeles, CA; Gift of Kevin Thomas in memory of Dolly Dempsey; ASU FIDM Museum, 2007.979.7AB
ASU FIDM Library
The ASU FIDM Library is a specialized library on the third floor of the California Center Grand building in downtown Los Angeles.The sizable collection is aligned with fashion, costume, visual arts, graphic design, architecture, interior design, film and music. Available resources include books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, digital databases, eBooks, clipping files, Visionaire, trend forecast services, a swatch room and a permanent collection of innovative and sustainable products.
Visit the ASU Library website for more information.
