The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), a private college founded in downtown Los Angeles in 1969 by Tonian Hohberg, is renowned for its specialized education in fashion and design. A major shift occurred in 2023 when FIDM merged with Arizona State University (ASU), becoming ASU FIDM and expanding its operations to Phoenix while maintaining its Los Angeles campus. The institution offers diverse associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees, though its accreditation status received a "Notice of Concern" in 2019 regarding sustainability and faculty oversight. FIDM has achieved pop culture prominence, notably featured in shows like Project Runway and The Hills, and boasts the FIDM Museum, home to over 15,000 historical and contemporary fashion artifacts. Its notable alumni include Princess Rajwa Al Hussein of Jordan and fashion designer Lauren Conrad, alongside many other successful creatives.