FIDM.....FIDM Museum 8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design" Exhibit Party

 Nick Verreos--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

This past Saturday was the Opening Night Gala Party for the 8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition" at the FIDM Museum & Galleries, FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in downtown Los Angeles.

Costume Exhibition--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

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Party/Reception--8th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition Opening Night Party, FIDM Museum & Galleries
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As an FIDM Alumni--as well as the college's Official Spokesperson--I had the honor of being invited and spending the afternoon doing pre-Opening Party press interviews as well. The Exhibition features 100 costumes from over 20 TV shows, representing 98 Emmy Nominations...

 Emmy Award--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition" Opening Night Party, FIDM Museum & Galleries

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The exhibition salutes television costumes ranging from period to contemporary. It opened TODAY and runs until September 20th. Oh, and yes, it's FREE (we like that!). So..let's check out some of the many costumes featured. Let's begin with two shows that are Emmy-nominated for Outstanding Costume Design this year...

"Downton Abbey" scene

"Downton Abbey", Costume Designer Caroline McCall--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

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Jessica Lange in Gucci--"American Horror Story: Coven"

 "American Horror Story: Coven", Costume Designer Lou Eyrich--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

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Images of some of the other Costumes in the Exhibition:

"Bonnie & Clyde", Costume Designer Marilyn Vance--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

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Bryan Cranston in "Breaking Bad"

        "Breaking Bad", Costume Designer Jennifer L. Bryan--8th Annual     "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

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"Orange Is The New Black" Cast

"Orange Is The New Black", Costume Designer Jennifer Rogien--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

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 Carrie Underwood in "The Sound of Music-Live!"

"The Sound of Music-Live!", Costume Designer Catherine Zuber--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries
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"Castle", Costume Designer Luke Reichle---8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

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"Pretty Little Liars" costumes--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

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"Salem", Costume Designer Joseph A. Porro--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

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My favorite costume in the tabelaux above is one that features actual...

 Dung Beetle Wings from Thailand (the emerald/turquoise-colored "accents" on the corset and throughout the costume)--8th Annual "Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition", FIDM Museum & Galleries

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Party/Reception Pics:

Meticulous Designer: "Masters of Sex" Costume Designer Ane Crabtree fixes a tie and hat in the "Masters of Sex costumes tableaux--8th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum & Galleries

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 "Masters of Sex" Actor Michael Sheen and Costume Designer Ane Crabtree--8th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum & Galleries

                           Photo Courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

"Pretty Little Liars" Costume Designer (and FIDM Graduate) Mandi Line--8th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum & Galleries

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"Castle" actress Stana Katic and Costume Designer Luke Reichle--8th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum & Galleries

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(L to R) David Paul, Nick Verreos, David Salvatore and "Downtown Abbery" jewelry and tiara designer Andrew Prince--8th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum & Galleries

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Examples of Andrew Prince's tiara and jewelry designs--"Downton Abbey", 8th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum & Galleries

 Nick Verreos with "Orange Is The New Black" actress Alysia Reiner--8th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum & Galleries

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EXHIBIT DETAILS:

WHAT:
"8th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition"
Featuring 100 costumes from over 20 TV shows, representing 98 Emmy Nominations 

WHERE:

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FIDM Museum & Galleries On The Park, 1st Level 
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
919 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90015

WHEN:
July 22-September 20, 2014
Open Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sunday, Monday)

COST:
FREE to the public

FOR MORE INFO:
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