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The Television Costume Design Exhibition at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is over and the museum is now closed while a switch over happens for the next exhibit in January, but that doesn’t mean all is dark and quiet until then.

Judy Yaras, Director of Museum Shop operations has a whole host of events lined up for the fall and holiday seasons, and all you fashion lovers out there are invited to come mingle with other members of couture culture.

FIDM is located at 919 S Grand Avenue next to Grand-Hope Park.

For more information on any of the events listed call 800-624-1200.

Photo courtesy of flickr user lorimarsha.

Now until December 19, 2008
Student Textile Design Exhibition
FIDM Museum Pomenade Gallery, 3rd Floor
10:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Saturday
The works of 21 graduating students of the Textile Design program are featured in this exhibit, which include textile designs for apparel and home furnishings. The types of fabrics designed by textile students includes knits, prints, surface designs and computer-assisted designs.

Wednesday October 29, 2008
Book Signing with author Poppy King
FIDM Museum & Galleries
3:00pm-4:30pm
Book signing for ”Lessons of a Lipstick Queen”- How finding and developing a great idea can change your life.

Wednesday November 5, 2008
Book Signing with Daniel Vosovic (Project Runway, Season 2)
FIDM Museum & Galleries
11:30am-12:30pm
Book Signing for “Fashion Inside Out” - Daniel V’s guide to how style happens- from inspiration to the runway & beyond. Photography by Michael Turek and foreword by Tim Gunn.
12:30 pm-1:30 pm, Q&A session with Daniel V

Thursday November 13, 2008
Art Walk Night
Noon-9pm
FIDM makes their inaugural debut in the monthly art walk circuit, joining Pyo Gallery and Salon Eleven in South Park district’s evolving art scene.

Saturday November 15, 2008
FIDM Open House Event
Main Campus
11:00am-1:00pm
Attend tours of the campus. Admissions and Financial Aid offices open for informational session and inquiries.

Thursday November 20, 2008
Interactive Demonstration & Book Signing with Cindy Ng, an origami specialist and creator of origami bijou jewelry.
FIDM Museum & Galleries
11:15am-12:15pm, Origami Demonstration
12:15pm-1:15pm, Book Signing for “Girl A Gami” - A fashionably hip book on stylish origami

Wednesday December 3, 2008
FIDM Alumni Trunk Show
10:00am-4:00pm (Grand-Hope Park Arcade)
For one day only FIDM alumni sell a combination of clothing, accessories, stationery, and home décor items. Come early for the best selection. The crowds have gotten bigger each year!