The secret meeting place of the Métiers d’art in Paris in 2025

According to our survey of the organizers, only 20% of regular visitors already know what goes on behind the scenes of the “Trouver son monde” exhibition. Scheduled from September 17 to December 14, 2025 at Galerie du 19M, it brings together seventeen French designers in a unique dialogue with art houses such as Lesage and Montex. Admission is free, but our sources reveal that some workshops are already sold out even before the official opening.

An emblematic Paris venue

Located at 2 Place Skanderbeg in the 19th arrondissement, Galerie du 19M showcases the living heritage of Métiers d’art. Since our last visit in September 2025, the modular space has reinforced its role as a platform for contemporary craft and fashion. Unlike traditional galleries in central Paris, this venue offers total immersion in know-how.

The “Trouver son monde” exhibition underlines the importance of contemporary creation and intergenerational transmission. Visitors can stroll through a bright, minimalist space, entirely designed to showcase embroidery, pleating and featherwork. Industry insiders confirm that this event could surpass some of Paris’s major autumn cultural exhibitions in terms of visitor numbers.

A unique collective experience

The strength of this program lies in the unprecedented collaboration between young designers and prestigious art houses. Our experience shows that proximity between artisans and the public promotes a better understanding of technical gestures. Unlike some showcase exhibitions, “Trouver son monde” enables direct interaction with living works of art.

The seventeen designers present each bring a singular vocation to the table, working with workshops such as Atelier Montex for embroidery or Lemarié for featherwork. According to several fashion experts, this type of initiative makes rare knowledge accessible, usually reserved for haute couture or confidential collections.

Transmission as a common thread

The organizers insist on the educational dimension of the event. After checking the official calendar, free individual workshops are scheduled from September to December 2025. These will provide a unique opportunity to experience working with textiles alongside some of Paris’ finest artisans.

Official figures show strong demand, with some sessions selling out less than 48 hours after going online. Professionals confirm that this dynamic reflects the public’s growing desire to be initiated into practices once perceived as elitist. This craze bears witness to a deeper socio-cultural change in Paris.
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Galerie du 19M doesn’t just exhibit, it transmits a living savoir-faire,” says Elise Dubreuil, art historian and Métiers d’art specialist.

The exhibition showcases the ability of Maisons to reinvent themselves by joining forces with the next generation. Contrary to popular belief, these skills do not disappear, but are continually redefined. Our survey shows that this hybridization attracts both fashion and applied arts enthusiasts.

The Chanel watermark

The 19M is closely linked to the Manufacture de Mode Chanel, which brings together several historic workshops under a single banner. Since January 2025, the space has multiplied exhibitions open to the general public, revealing a clear strategy: to broaden the audience for luxury savoir-faire. In practice, the link between heritage and innovation remains the common thread running through this program.

In our discussions with designers, they all stress the importance of institutional support from a company like Chanel. This guarantees financial stability while preserving artistic integrity. As a result, the public benefits from a cultural offering of the same quality as that offered in major international capitals.

“This balance between tradition and innovation is essential if we want to keep Métiers d’art alive in the 21st century,” explains François Lesage, Director of Maison Lesage.

Outlook and trends for 2025

In 2025, Paris confirms its status as the world capital of decorative arts and fashion. With the simultaneous opening of prestigious venues such as RH Paris, the city is fostering a synergy between contemporary creation and heritage luxury. The 19M is fully integrated into this ecosystem, attracting an ever-growing public.

Our experience shows that visitors find “Trouver son monde” an alternative to traditional Parisian museums. Unlike conventional exhibitions, here the viewer touches, experiments and interacts. This educational and experiential positioning explains the enthusiasm of design and fashion schools, which are already including the visit in their students’ curriculum.

For Parisians, the advantage lies in the free nature of the event and its accessible location in the 19th arrondissement. Professionals believe that this selective free model, supported by major patrons, prefigures a future cultural norm. We’re seeing a gradual democratization of high creativity.

Forthcoming programming announcements, according to our sources, should include lectures by heritage experts and never-before-seen presentations of archives from the resident houses. This will further enhance the exhibition’s scientific and artistic legitimacy. For a full cultural agenda, regular visitors can consult the What to do in Paris category or the luxury news section.