Fashion and Paris, it's a great love story! This year, more than ever, Paris reminds us that it has inspired all the great couturiers, and continues to attract the biggest names in fashion. Retrospectives, themed exhibitions and discoveries of new talent await us in the museums and galleries of Paris.
And what better way to get out and about than with a fashion exhibition in this capital of style? Let yourself be inspired by all the beauty and innovative lines imagined by all these genius couturiers, between two fashion week shows.
If you're in Paris especially for Fashion Week, or if you're simply crazy about fashion, this guide is for you: it lists the best fashion exhibitions taking place right now or in the coming weeks, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It's a great way to get the most out of this glittering, tasteful world.
This guide is regularly updated with new museum programs. Don't hesitate to consult it often to find out which fashion exhibitions to see in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
Upcomingexhibitions
Vestologie: the free fashion exhibition dedicated to the Jacket at Printemps Haussmann
Until October 13, 2024, Printemps Haussmann celebrates the jacket in all its guises! From the free fashion exhibition under the majestic cupola to the revamped window displays, the ESMOD Studio space and its couture animations, and the Courrèges pop-up in the Atrium, the entire department store is vibrating to the rhythm of the jacket. [Read more]
Luxe de Poche: the very, very chic exhibition is extended at the Musée Cognacq-Jay - our photos
Immerse yourself in 18th-century elegance with the Luxe de Poche exhibition, to be enjoyed without moderation at the Musée Cognacq-Jay! From March 29 to November 24, 2024, discover a unique collection of boxes, snuffboxes and other luxury objects that shaped the sociability rituals of the elite. Admire the work of legendary goldsmiths and let yourself be transported by the beauty and ingenuity of these art treasures! [Read more]
Divins Joyaux, in search of beauty: free exhibition at the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
The Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau awaits you from September 19 to 26, 2024 for a very short but free exhibition of exceptional jewels, each more beautiful than the last, belonging to the world's greatest jewel collector Kazumi Arikawace. [Read more]
Nuit électrique: Pierre et Gilles' neon-lit photo exhibition at Galerie Templon
The Pierre et Gilles duo return with a new free photo exhibition at Galerie Templon, from September 3 to October 19, 2024. Here, the kings of kitsch-sublime explore night from every angle in a new series of portraits entitled "Electric Night". [Read more]
Paris Paris, the new exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, combining culture, fashion and gastronomy
Paris reinvents itself under a surreal sky with the "Paris Paris!" exhibition at the Bon Marché Rive Gauche from August 24 to October 20, 2024. On the program? Fashion, iconic cafés, culinary delights and hip culture, the best clichés are respected to unveil a postcard Paris, stylish version! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura & Céline Dion's ceremonial outfits on display at Dior
What do Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Céline Dion have in common? Their Dior-designed stage outfits, sported at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Good news! These haute couture creations, which practically stole the show at the ceremony, are joining the Galerie Dior fashion exhibition until September 30, 2024! [Read more]
Sport Chic: a free Olympic-inspired couture exhibition in a luxury hotel
Couture takes center stage at the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel with the free "Sport Chic" fashion exhibition. Until September 15, 2024, rediscover the Paris Olympic Games, in fashion, through couture, glamour and sportswear creations displayed in the hotel's lobby and windows. [Read more]
The free exhibition "Bijoux de scène de la Comédie Française" extended at Hôtel Mercy-Argenteau
The Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, a magnificent 18th-century town house on the Grands Boulevards in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, opens its doors to visitors for the first time. Listed as a Monument Historique, this architectural gem has been given a facelift to house the École des Arts Joailliers, a school founded with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. From June 13 to October 13, 2024, the first free exhibition of the Comédie-Française's "Stage Jewels" is on show. We take you on a journey of discovery. Don't forget to book your free tickets! [Read more]
Alaïa/Kuramata, lightness in creation: the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation's fashion and design exhibition
Fashion and design come together for the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa's new exhibition, "Alaïa/Kuramata, la légèreté en création", from June 24, 2024 to January 12, 2025. [Read more]
Fashion in motion, part two: the exhibition that blends sport and fashion at the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera examines the relationship between fashion and sport in a chronological exhibition to be discovered from June 16, 2023 to September 7, 2025. [Read more]
La Trêve, the exceptional exhibition at the Basilique Saint-Denis dedicated to Jeux Antiques
La Trêve is the name of the exhibition-installation awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 15, 2024, offering a unique journey through inhabited portraits, photographic frescoes and costumes loosely inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. We take you on a journey of discovery... [Read more]
The birth of department stores, a double exhibition at the heart of these mythical Parisian landmarks
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Cité de l'Architecture take us to the heart of the legendary addresses of Parisian art de vivre with "The Birth of Department Stores", a two-part exhibition. Visit the MAD from April 10 to October 13, 2024, then from October 16, 2024 to March 16, 2025, to discover the history of these temples to fashion right up to the present day. [Read more]
Fashion, design and jewelry: the exhibition for fashion lovers at the Musée des Arts Déco
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs pays tribute to couturiers and designers, and unveils several masterpieces from its collections, in a never-before-seen exhibition. From April 3 to November 10, 2024, come and admire Parcours mode, design, bijoux. [Read more]
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel: art gallery, creative workshops, café & couture houses
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is home to eleven Maisons d'art, as well as a gallery hosting free fashion exhibitions and a café. A must-see! [Read more]
Eva Jospin's monumental embroidery exhibition at the Orangerie du Château de Versailles
The Orangerie at the Château de Versailles welcomes "Chambre de soie", Eva Jospin's monumental work from June 18 to September 29, 2024. Inspired by nature and architectural follies, this 350 m2 embroidery offers an immersive promenade, blending the grandiose setting of the site with the meticulousness and preciousness of thread creation. Ready for a couture immersion in the gardens of Versailles? [Read more]
LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]
The Dior Gallery: a sublime exhibition at the couture house's historic address
The Galerie Dior is the must-see spot for fashion lovers in Paris! Located in the historic mansion at 30 Montaigne, it invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the fabulous universe of the House of Christian Dior. Between heritage(s) and reinvention, discover the new exhibition route of this cultural showcase, through a succession of immersive scenographies brought together in this veritable little museum. [Read more]
Dior Paris 30 Montaigne, boutique - museum, café and restaurant
The mythical Dior address at 30 Avenue Montaigne reopens its doors and reveals its new face. Renovated and redesigned, this is a new address that should seduce all fashion addicts but also fine gourmets in search of a gourmet café or a refined restaurant. [Read more]
Yves Saint Laurent's flowers: the exhibition for fashion and nature lovers at the YSL Museum
Small, large, pink, yellow, white: all Yves Saint Laurent's flowers are on display in the Yves Saint Laurent Museum's new exhibition, on view from September 20, 2024 to May 4, 2025. [Read more]
Lesage, 100 years of fashion and decoration: the free couture exhibition at Galerie du 19M
Lesage celebrates its centenary with a free retrospective exhibition in Paris! From September 26 to January 5, 2024, visit the Galerie du 19M to go behind the scenes of this famous embroidery and weaving house, with haute couture creations and immersive installations, not to mention workshops to introduce you, too, to the art of thread! [Read more]
35 years of ANDAM: the avant-garde and audacious fashion exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
The avant-garde of fashion is on show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs from October 1, 2024 to March 30, 2025. To mark the anniversary of ANDAM (Association nationale pour le développement des arts de la mode), the exhibition "Mode - Nouvelles Générations: 35 ans de l'ANDAM" (Fashion - New Generations: 35 years of ANDAM) takes you on a journey of discovery of 30 silhouettes and accessories that have redrawn the boundaries of fashion, featuring Martin Margiela, Marine Serre, Y/Project and many others. [Read more]
Corps In-visibles, an exhibition where art and reality collide at the Musée Rodin
The Rodin Museum looks at how the body is represented, in an unusual exhibition to be discovered from October 15, 2024 to March 2, 2025. Don't miss Corps In-visibles, an original investigation into the body and clothing. [Read more]
Stephen Jones, artists' hats: the unusual and creative exhibition at the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera pays tribute to milliner Stephen Jones, in an exhibition dedicated to the art of the hat. On view from October 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
La Mode en Modèles: the 1920-1930 photo exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
On the occasion of Paris Photo, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs unveils the exhibition "La Mode en Modèles. Photographs from the 1920s-1930s", from November 6, 2024 to January 26, 2025. Much more than just fashion clichés, these photographs were formidable weapons against counterfeiting at a time when Haute Couture was booming. [Read more]
Christofle: Une Brillante Histoire, the goldsmith's house's sublime exhibition at MAD Paris
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is preparing to light up your autumn with the exhibition "Christofle: A Brilliant History", from November 14, 2024 to April 20, 2025. Discover how this legendary house has reinvented the art of goldsmithing since the 1830s, through 100 dazzling pieces - from cutlery to jewelry to contemporary art - deployed in a magical immersive scenography. [Read more]
Fashion at the Louvre: the first fashion exhibition in the history of the Musée du Louvre
For the first time in its history, the Louvre will host an exhibition devoted entirely to fashion, from January 24 to July 21, 2024! The iconic Parisian museum will be showcasing its treasures of classical art alongside creations by the greatest couturiers and promising young talents. [Read more]
Are you ready for all the great exhibitions to come? Come and admire these exceptional creations and let yourself be inspired by the works of the great designers. Who knows, maybe you'll create your own collection and we'll see you next year in the museum galleries...
Dates and Opening Time
From March 30, 2023 to December 31, 2027
