Research
Advancing creative work in fashion
ASU FIDM students, faculty and staff are encouraged to advance fashion knowledge and the fashion industry through research and creative work.
Research and collections
The ASU FIDM Museum and the ASU FIDM Library at the ASU California Center offer opportunities for research of fashion past, present and future. The museum collection holds more than 15,000 fashion objects dating primarily from the 18th century to the present, and 200,000 Special Collection artifacts. The ASU FIDM Library is a specialized library with a sizable collection of books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, digital databases, eBooks, clipping files, Visionaire, trend forecast services, a swatch room and a permanent collection of innovative and sustainable products.