Oyez, oyez brave followers of fashion and style - brace yourselves, because a new fashion event is coming to Paris! On the occasion of the"Un Siècle de Haute Couture" auction at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, the auction house, nestled a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, invites you to afree exhibition of 530 exceptional couture pieces on April 5, 6 and 8, 2024.
Haute Couture is a veritable art of living, a story that is told through each couture piece, each creation crafted by artisans gifted with exceptional know-how. From Coco Chanel's iconic little black dress to Balenciaga's revolutionary silhouettes, this exhibition and sale offers a glimpse into the very essence of French luxury.
Here, in the sumptuous setting of theHaussmann mansion, a hundred years of fashion from 1910 to 2010 are revealed. The installation showcases the creations of such masters as Chanel, Schiaparelli, Balenciaga, Dior, Saint Laurent and Givenchy, to name but a few. Couture legends sitting alongside contemporary style pioneers such as Paco Rabanne, Valentino, Versace and Mugler.
And what would a collection be without a touch of rock'n'roll? An Yves Saint Laurent stage jacket worn by Johnny Halliday himself will also be up for auction! And then there are the personal treasures of the Duchess of Windsor.
So get ready to attend this 100% couture exhibition, which promises to go down in the annals of fashion!
The auction will take place on April 9 live, and from April 5 to 15 online.
Dates and Opening Time
From April 5, 2024 to April 8, 2024
Location
Maison Cornette de Saint Cyr
6 Avenue Hoche
75008 Paris 8
Access
Metro 3: Courcelles
Prices
Free
Official website
www.bonhams.com
More information
Free exhibition, no reservation required, open on 5/04 and 08/04 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 06/04 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
