Jacquemus transforms Paris with “Myths” exhibition

Privileged sources confirm preparations for the “Mythes” exhibition at the Collège des Bernardins in Paris in October 2025, designed by Simon Porte Jacquemus. This initiative marks an unprecedented turning point, combining antiques and sculptures by Maillol with a contemporary vision, before its extension in two major Parisian galleries.

A unique dialogue between fashion and sculpture

French designer Jacquemus takes on the role of curator and scenographer, affirming his growing interest in the plastic arts. From October 20 to 24, 2025, the Collège des Bernardins will host a brief but intense exhibition featuring sculptures by Aristide Maillol alongside antique pieces. This project demonstrates the designer’s determination to go beyond the classical boundaries of Parisian fashion.

Set in a medieval site in the 5th arrondissement, this cultural experiment stands out from the usual events. It offers a totally immersive experience, with visitors discovering an itinerary conceived as an aesthetic choreography, rooted in heritage and contemporary creation. This architectural heritage enhances the encounter between centuries-old works of art and Jacquemus’ spirit of innovation.

The Collège des Bernardins immersive experience

The 13th-century monument provides an exceptional setting for this project. The exhibition will take place in impressive volumes with Gothic vaults, accentuating the dramatic effect. Visitors will circulate through a scenography conceived as a theater of the senses, reinforcing the impact of the works and the luminous settings.

Our survey shows that Jacquemus draws inspiration from its previous experiences, such as its 2024 installation at the Puces de Saint-Ouen and its partnership with Christie’s in New York. Each previous project had announced this ambition: to bring together fashion, art and cultural heritage in a strong scenographic style.

The creative continuity of Simon Porte Jacquemus

This exhibition confirms the itinerary of the designer, already renowned for his atypical fashion shows in lavender fields or rice paddies. The move to a museum exhibition demonstrates a desire for legitimacy in the cultural sphere. The event embodies official recognition for a designer now perceived as a multidisciplinary player.

Paris thus stands out for a project that gives it a dimension of hybrid artistic capital, between tradition and innovation. In a context where the boundary between art and fashion is constantly being questioned, Jacquemus’ stance is enthusiastically welcomed by specialist critics.

The extension of the exhibition in the Chenel and Dina Vierny galleries, from October 30 to December 20, 2025, confirms the seriousness of the undertaking. These two renowned institutions underline the importance of the exhibition by listing it among their flagship events of the season. This proves that this is no mere media stunt, but a genuine, structured artistic proposal.

“The greatest myths will come to life, in a scenography designed by Jacquemus blending antiquity and modernity.” – Simon Porte Jacquemus, designer

Reactions and experts from the art world

Critics note that this initiative goes beyond a one-off event. It is part of a broader wave of collaborations between fashion designers and cultural institutions, a trend that has been observed for several years in Paris. By initiating such a dialogue, Jacquemus adds an intellectual dimension to its brand image, rarely achieved by other designers.

In recent years, fashion has only occasionally crossed the threshold of traditional museums. Today, this approach could inspire institutions such as the Palais Galliera or the Musée d’Orsay to multiply their collaborations with contemporary fashion figures. The impact goes beyond the visibility of a simple cultural event: it becomes a reflection on the respective statuses of art and fashion design.

“The boundary between fashion and art is almost non-existent.” – FashionUnited, trade publication

A confirmed Parisian phenomenon

Media coverage, from sources such as Journal du Luxe and Sortir à Paris, confirms the exhibition’s place on the Autumn 2025 cultural agenda. Articles detail the immersive journey and explain how the designer has transformed a historic space into an aesthetic laboratory. These independent elements reinforce the credibility and quality of the project.

This institutional and media recognition marks a stage of maturity for Jacquemus. By stepping outside the strictly fashion framework, the designer chose to place himself at the heart of debates on artistic transdisciplinarity. The response from specialized critics augurs well for public and professional success.

For the French capital, the exhibition is an opportunity to reinforce its image as the world’s creative crossroads. It illustrates the growing importance of hybrid experiences, popular with audiences in search of sensory novelty and meaning. Between ancient art, modernity and heritage, “Mythes” promises to be an essential part of the cultural season.

This event joins other highlights of the Parisian autumn, in an artistic competition where each rendezvous aims to mark the city’s cultural identity. Like the secret of Montmartre, it is likely to attract a public as well informed as curious.

Practical information

Address: Collège des Bernardins, 20 rue de Poissy, 75005 Paris. Metro: Maubert-Mutualité (line 10), Cardinal Lemoine (line 10). Dates: October 20 to 24, 2025 for the Collège des Bernardins phase, then October 30 to December 20, 2025 in Galeries Chenel and Dina Vierny. Official website: collegedesbernardins.fr. Reservations recommended, depending on attendance.