Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)

Founded in 1969 in Los Angeles, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) has been dedicated to providing a specialized education that fuses academic rigor with real-world experience. While the independent institution officially closed its educational programs on March 31, 2025, its legacy continues through Arizona State University (ASU). FIDM's Los Angeles campus, with its modern architecture, innovative study spaces, design studios, and the FIDM Museum, has been a hub for fostering creativity and preparing students for successful careers in the fashion and design industries. The museum houses a vast collection of fashion and costume pieces from the 1800s to the present, offering invaluable insights into design history. FIDM's impact resonates through its alumni, who have shaped the fashion and creative landscape, and its mission lives on through ASU's commitment to design education.