FIDM / Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising at Arizona State University
FIDM was a private fashion college in downtown Los Angeles. Its independent programmes closed on 31 March 2025, and Arizona State University now carries its mission forward as ASU FIDM.
About the school
FIDM was founded in 1969 by Tonian Hohberg. In 2023 Arizona State University announced that FIDM would join its expanded fashion education at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, under the name ASU FIDM.
ASU FIDM today
ASU FIDM offers four-year fashion degrees in Los Angeles and Phoenix. The programmes include a Bachelor of Arts in fashion, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in costume design and technology for the creative industries, and a minor in fashion.
At a glance
Founded
1969
Location
Los Angeles and Phoenix
Type
Fashion school of Arizona State University; formerly an independent private college
Sources: ASU FIDM, FIDM’s legacy and transition; ASU News, 2023; Wikipedia. Details can change, so check with the school before applying.
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