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FIDM company history timeline

1969

Evening Gown (1969) by Geoffrey BeeneFIDM MUSEUM & GALLERIES

The college was founded in 1969 by Tonian Hohberg, who is the president and CEO.

1973

The concept of a FIDM Museum dates from 1973, when the Fashion Design Department insisted that students studying clothing design and construction examine garments firsthand in order to fully understand textile drape, pattern structure, and finishing techniques.

1978

1978: The BeginningWhen formally established in 1978, the nonprofit FIDM Museum and Library, Inc. was met with immediate enthusiasm, its initial holdings enhanced by a splendid gift from founding donor Betsy Bloomingdale: the collection’s first French haute couture ensembles.

1993

The FIDM Gallery opened in 1993, providing a permanent space for presenting the growing collection.

2019

Since February 2019, Kim has served as the Senior Vice President, and Global Head of Design for Barbie and Fashion Dolls at Mattel Inc.

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Founded
1969
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Los Angeles, CA
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Paul Marciano,Roel Vossen
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