In 2024, fashion enthusiasts are invited to a visual narrative through captivating exhibitions illuminating the world of haute couture and style. Treasures of creativity and innovation are opened to the eyes of the most curious, highlighting the evolution as well as the undeniable impact of the world of fashion.
Viviane Sassen – “PHOSPHOR: Art & Fashion 1990-2023” at the MEP
La European House of Photography presents the whole first exhibition retrospective of the Dutch artist Vivian Sassen. A talented photographer with many talents. His exhibition, “PHOSPHOR: Art & Fashion 1990-2023” brings together more than 200 creations. It also retraces 30 years of production of a protean work where photography meets collage, painting but also video. Therefore, this exhibition aims to shed light on Viviane Sassen’s creative process by following two main axes. The constant search for renewal of forms photographs as well as the importance of intimate sphere in his work. You have Iuntil February 11, 2024 to visit this unique exhibition.
European House of Photography – 5/7 Rue de Fourcy, 75004 Paris
“La Malle Courrier” at the Louis Vuitton Maison de Famille gallery
Until 17th February 2024, Louis Vuitton presents its exhibition “The Mail Trunk”. Located in the heart of the gallery of Louis Vuitton Family House, in Asnières, the exhibition unveils the most emblematic trunks of the House inspired by the famous Courrier Trunk in an exhibition with dreamlike contours. This icon, created in 1858, reveals an innovative and lightweight design made from waterproof material. A timeless creation ! Video projections, levitating trunks, cabinet of curiosities and gallery of mirrors offer visitors a journey of innovative artistic design.
Louis Vuitton workshops – 18 Rue Louis Vuitton, 92600 Asnières-sur-Seine
“Iris Van Herpen. Sculpting the Senses” at MAD
Du November 29, 2023 to April 28, 2024, the exhibition « Iris van Herpen. Sculpting the Senses »celebrates the visionary genius of one of the most innovative fashion designers of her generation. Pioneer in the integration of new technologies in his creations. Iris van Herpen transcends conventional fashion norms. Thus, she explores traditional know-how and futuristic perspectives.
Featuring a selection of over 100 pieces of haute couture designed by Iris van Herpen, the exhibition establishes a dialogue with contemporary works of art by creators. The exhibition also explores the body's relationship with space, its connection with clothing, as well as its interaction with the environment.
Decorative Arts Museum – 107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
“ALAÏA / GRÈS, Beyond fashion” at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation
Mrs Sandstone sublimated the art of draping, whileAzzedine Alaïa, brought his unique vision to the cut. Their common ambition has never been altered by the fashion world, but rather magnified. Placing them as pillars of fashion history. Located at the Alaïa Foundation, this unpublished exhibition brings together, for the first time, the creations of Madame Grès and Azzedine Alaïa. She explores their formal principles, their research on cuts, the harmonies of fabrics and colors that they share. 60 creations, evening and day dresses of these two couturiers invite the visitor to a timeless lesson beyond trends.
Until April 7, 2024 - Azzedine Alaïa Foundation – 18 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris
Fashion and Sport, from one podium to another at MAD
“FASHION AND SPORT, FROM ONE PODIUM TO THE ANOTHER” will be the exhibition not to be missed at Museum of Decorative Arts. Du September 20 to April 7, 2024, sport meets fashion in the perspective of Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This is an opportunity to discover the close ties that unite these two truly fascinating environments. It is 450 pieces of clothing and accessories, photographs, posters, paintings, sculptures... which are staged in one of the most beautiful Parisian museums. Sportswear has influenced contemporary fashion in many ways and it's thanks to figures like Jean Patou, Jeanne Lanvin or Gabrielle Chanel let this exhibition see the light of day!
Museum of Decorative Arts – 107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Paolo Roversi at the Palais Galliera
From March 16 to July 14, 2024, the Paolo Roversi exhibition at the Palais Galliera reveals no less than 5 decades of photographs. It also reveals how the artist seized fashion to create a unique work. It's about the first monograph dedicated to the photographer in the heart of the capital! During his career, Paolo Roversi worked for prestigious magazines (Spindrift Italian and French, Self-centered, Luncheon…). His life is also marked by his collaboration with the greatest fashion designers. Notably Yohji Yamamoto, Romeo Gigli or even Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons.
Over the years, Paolo Roversi search, invent your own photographic language. Welcoming coincidences and accidents as opportunities to renew oneself. Thus, this exhibition which brings together 140 works including unpublished images, prints Polaroid, archives (magazines, catalogs, etc.) reveal the professional and artistic journey ofan exceptional fashion photographer.
Galliera Palace – 10 Av. Pierre 1er of Serbia, 75116 Paris
Yves Saint Laurent: Transparencies – The power of materials at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Transparency, when worn, is rarely complete. It is incompatible with the very function of the garment. It is supposed to cover the body, hide it or protect it. Attracted by this contradiction, Yves Saint Laurent takes hold of materials like chiffon, lace, or tulle. Boldly, it allows women to assert their body with power. The Yves Saint Laurent Museum Paris presents “Yves Saint Laurent: Transparencies, the power of materials”. This exhibition represents the second chapter of a story that began last summer at the Cité de lalace et de la mode in Calais.
For this second part, the Parisian museum invited Anne Dressen, as artistic advisor. Here she looks at transparency at Yves Saint Laurent. While the scenography designed by the architect Pauline Marchetti questions the sensitive dimensions of space. Thus, the exhibition, organized in 5 sections, makes visible artistic and sensitive poetry by Yves Saint Laurent. His creative rebellion against the changing prohibitions of society remains more inspiring than ever today.
From February 9 to August 25, 2024 – Yves Saint Laurent Museum – 5 Avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris
