You belong at the ASU California Center Library
Welcome ASU students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry members! Located at the ASU California Center Grand in Los Angeles, our library is here for you.
Find specialized support for fashion, costume, visual arts, graphic design, architecture, interior design, film and music. From vintage magazines to trend forecasting services, be inspired by the past, present and future.
When you want to work on projects, meet with friends or look for inspiration, visit the library!
Digital resources for your research
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Library Guides
Start here to explore fashion-specific resources, curated by library specialists.
Frequently used databases
In the library
When you visit the ASU California Center Library, you will find people, spaces and gear to help you get things done.
- Printers and computer workstations to use.
- Chargers, calculators and creative tools to check out.
- Expert staff to answer questions at the information desk.
Creative spaces, tools and collections
Draping Area
A space for exploration and experimentation, the draping area encourages hands-on discovery where you can study different forms, manipulate fabrics and transform concepts into wearable creations.
Swatch Room
Our Swatch Room offers students a wide selection of materials such as fabric, plastic, wood, marble, vinyl and buckles. Materials are ideal for creating mood boards, dioramas, collages and more.
Trend forecasting services
Examine emerging trends across women’s, men’s, children’s, sportswear and streetwear, along with insights on color and textiles. These forecasts predict macro trends 18 to 24 months in advance!
Magazines and print materials
Access the entire run of Vogue (U.S.) and Harper's Bazaar magazines for historical reference, available self-serve in the library. For contemporary fashion, browse the Gap Press Collections — bound books showcasing images from major runway shows, covering the 1990s to 2010s.
Video and audio resources
Discover "Videofashion" vintage runway videos, FIDM Debut student shows from 1980 to 2016 and a selection of popular media (DVD, Blu-ray), including movies, shows and documentaries.
Fashion Future Collection
Created by international designers and manufacturers, this innovative study collections allows you to interact with unique sustainable materials made with Tyvek, mushrooms, audiocassettes, coconut shells and even wine corks.
More special collections
Visionaire
An artist Book Serial featuring unique, one-of-a-kind issues. Each has its own content, format and featured artists or editors. Available by request at the Information Desk.
Pattern collection
20th-century patterns for women's, men's and children's clothing, featuring brands like Butterick, McCall’s, Simplicity and rare publishers. Browse the index of pattern covers in the library and request materials at the Information Desk.
American Fabrics
Explore early 20th century back issues, including fabric samples offering valuable insights into costume and fashion history. Available in the library.
Mail order catalogs
A collection of 20th-century mail order catalogs from Montgomery Ward, Sears, Spiegel and more. Ask for catalogs at the Information Desk.
Arrange a visit
Our library team would love to work with you individually, your group or your class. Contact us to start a conversation.
Get in touch
Have questions? Contact us by phone or Ask a Librarian!
Phone: 213-510-6965