LOS ANGELES, CA — Margaret’s the Couture Cleaner is proud to announce its role as a Contributing Sponsor for the landmark exhibition, “ADRIAN: Designing Hollywood, Dressing America,” opening August 28, 2026, at the ASU FIDM Museum in Los Angeles.
As a trusted leader in couture care and textile conservation, Margaret’s has played a vital role in preparing the exhibition. Our specialized restoration team worked behind the scenes to clean, stabilize, and preserve 11 historic Adrian garments, ensuring these irreplaceable pieces of fashion history are presented in pristine condition.
Preserving Hollywood’s Golden Age
Gilbert Adrian was one of the most influential costume designers in cinema history, famous for styling icons like Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford. Because historic textiles require extraordinary care, the ASU FIDM Museum entrusted Margaret’s with these delicate museum-archival pieces.
Our proprietary, museum-grade cleaning processes safely removed decades of environmental aging without compromising the integrity of the original fabrics, beadwork, or structure.
“Preserving the integrity of historic fashion is a delicate science,” said Katia Graytok, Chief Marketing Officer at Margaret’s. “We are deeply honored to partner with the ASU FIDM Museum to safeguard Gilbert Adrian’s legacy so that future generations of designers, historians, and film enthusiasts can appreciate his genius up close.”
A Continued Commitment to Fashion Conservation
This sponsorship highlights Margaret’s ongoing commitment to preserving wearable art. From restoring Marilyn Monroe’s iconic garments to authenticating and revitalizing luxury handbags, our team remains at the forefront of the couture care industry.
The ADRIAN exhibition is now open to the public at the ASU FIDM Museum. https://asufidmmuseum.asu.edu
To learn more about our archival and museum-level preservation capabilities, please visit our Couture Gown Preservation Services page or contact our team directly.