FIDM MUSEUM.....Opening Night Party for the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition: Costume & Party Photos!

 Presenting Emmys Costumes!--Nick Verreos at the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, Los Angeles

Last weekend was the Opening Night Party for the 13th Annual Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, held at FIDM Museum, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Downtown Los Angeles. As the Official Spokesperson for the College and FIDM Museum--as well as the Co-Chair of the FIDM Fashion Design Department, I was honored to be there.

Nick and Emmy--Nick Verreos with the Emmy statuette--FIDM Los Angeles

 ATCD--Nick Verreos at the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, Los Angeles

The new exhibition features over 100 costumes from 23 featured shows, including ten of which are nominated for an Emmy's Best Costume. The exhibition spans the highlights of the 2018-2019 season in TV, including web TV naturally, since shows on Amazon, Netflix, etc. have become such an important part of the industry. Costumes featured from various genres including Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Period, Contemporary and Variety/Reality Programming...

 The Exhibition--Costumes from the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum Los Angeles

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Here are PHOTOS from the Exhibition and following these, are photos from the OPENING NIGHT PARTY...To begin, here are some of the Costumes and Shows Nominated for an Emmy on Display:

"Game of Thrones", Costume Designer Michele Clapton, Nominated for Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, Los Angeles

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Detail Shots...from "Game of Thones" costumes of the characters (Clockwise from top left) Daenerys Targaryen, Sansa Stark and Cersei Lannister--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum Los Angeles

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"A Series of Unfortunate Events", Costume Designer Cynthia Summers, Nominated for Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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"Good Omens", Costume Designer Claire Anderson, Nominated for Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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"Pose", Costume Designers Lou Eurich, Analucia McGorty, Nominated for Outstanding Period Costumes--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", Costume Designer Donna Zakowska, Nominated for Outstanding Period Costumes--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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"Fosse/Verdon", Costume Designer Melissa Toth, Nominated for Outstanding Period Costumes--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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Nominated for Outstanding Contemporary Costumes (Clockwise, from the top) "Russian Doll", Costume Designer Jennifer Rogien; "Sharp Objects", Costume Designer Alix Friedberg (an FIDM Alumna); "Black-ish", Costume Designer Michelle R. Cole--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

 Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

"The Masked Singer", Costume Designer Marina Toybina (an FIDM Alumna), Nominated for Outstanding Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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 Detail Shots...from "The Masked Singer" "Lion" and "Unicorn" costumes, Costume Designer Marina Toybina--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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Other costumes on display include...

(Clockwise, from the top left) Costumes from "Gotham", "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend", "The Man in the High Castle", "Outlander" and "Vanity Fair"--13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner except for top right "The Man in the High Castle"

Opening Night Party Pics:

Illustrious Guest--David Paul and I with Emmy Winning Costume Designer Lou Eyrich who is also nominated for "Pose" this year--Opening Night Party for the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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 Dapper Co-Chairs--David Paul and I at the Opening Night Party for the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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 Un-Masked Costume Designer--Nick Verreos with "The Masked Singer" Costume Designer (and FIDM Alumna) Marina Toybina--Opening Night Party for the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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 In the presence of Emmy's Fabulousness--(L to R) David Paul, Emmy-nominated Costume Designer and Stylist Art Conn (for "RuPaul's Drag Race"), Emmy winning Costume Designer Perry Meek, Steve Kerem and Nick Verreos--Opening Night Party for the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum Los Angeles

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Emmy-nominated Costume Designers (L to R) Alix Friedberg ("Sharp Objects"), and Cynthia Summers ("A Series of Unfortunate Events"--Opening Night Party for the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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 All Smiles--(L to R) Emmy-nominated Costume Designers Jennifer Rogien ("Russian Doll") and Michelle R. Cole ("Black-ish") along with Barbara Bundy, FIDM Museum Director--Opening Night Party for the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

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 "Pretty Little Lies" and the upcoming "BH90210" Costume Designer Mandi Line (and FIDM Alumna)--Opening Night Party for the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages

WHAT: 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition
              The exhibition celebrates the artistry of costume design, designers and their teams,                      showcasing 100+ costumes from 23 featured shows, including 10 of which are                                Emmy Nominated for their Costumes

WHERE: FIDM Museum
                 919 South Grand Avenue
                 Los Angeles, CA 90015
                 Street Level, Entrance on Grand Hope Park side

WHEN: Opened August 20th, runs through October 26, 2019
              Tuesday-Saturday; 10am-5pm
 
ADMISSION: FREE! 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Go here: http://fidmmuseum.org/exhibitions/current/