Movie costumes worthy of a red carpet

Motion picture costume designers like to say that if you notice their work, they haven’t really done it right. Their goal is to dress their characters as naturally and realistically as possible, with the clothes playing a supporting role. But that doesn’t mean the costumes can’t have a star turn of their own.

That’s exactly what’s happening in downtown Los Angeles at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)’s 19th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibit.

Free and open to the public, the FIDM show features the actual costumes from more than 20 of the best and most interesting movies of 2010. Admire the craft and creativity behind some of the year’s memorable costumes. It’s kid-friendly, too; included are the amazing costumes from Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland,” among others.

The FIDM galleries are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. through April 30, but closed April 22-25 for spring recess.

FIDM is located at 919 South Grand Avenue; here are maps and directions.

And you can arrange a group tour by calling the college at (213) 623-5821 x3367.

Posted 2/24/11