Palais Galliera : Tisser, broder, sublimer showcases fashion know-how

At the Palais Galliera, a new exhibition highlights rare gestures and exceptional materials. The exhibition showcases weaving, embroidery and adornment as they relate to the body. Right from the start, visitors can see how fashion know-how is woven into historic and contemporary pieces.

At the Palais Galliera, a lively tour

Set in the heart of the Palais Galliera, Paris‘ fashion museum, the exhibition brings together reference works and recent creations. In addition, the narrative confronts traditional techniques and textile innovations to shed light on aesthetic and cultural choices.

The thread running through the show highlights workshops and houses that preserve the living traditions of fashion know-how. Visitors follow a path designed to help them understand gestures, tools and the value of time.

Techniques, gestures, transmissions

Embroidery, weaving, lace, pleating, adornment: each technique is placed in the context of the history of clothing. In addition, pieces from iconic fashion houses are displayed alongside workshop creations, to show the complete chain of creation.

“Here, hand and mind compose a single design.”

Balenciaga – ensemble. A sharp-fitting garment reveals a precise, almost sculptural laser print.

Lesage – precise embroidery. An ornate dress features regular stitches and chiseled motifs that can be read from a distance.

• Textile techniques, fashion houses, workshops and artists.
• Key points: gestures, tools, materials, production times.
• Names to remember: Balenciaga, Chanel, Lesage, Hurel.
• Materials: silk, pearls, leather, sequins, innovative fibers.
• Practical tip: prepare your visit and plan a quiet time.

Houses and workshops, from heritage to innovation

Hurel – precise embroidery. An ornate dress makes textured surfaces shine, vibrating in the light.

Chanel – camellia by Gabrielle Chanel. This artificial flower combines grace, repetition of gesture and rigorous cutting.

Baqué Molinié – grand bouquet, with Maxime Huriez. The piece is an abundance of form, each element telling the story of a gesture.

Molinié & Pinton – Cycle(2024). An embroidery combines glass beads, PVC sequins, molded leather and silk tufting to create a vibrant relief.

Contemporary looks and materials

Here, recent creations meet archives to question the uses and misuses of clothing. In this way, the aim is to place artistic crafts at the heart of the creative economy and fashion know-how.

Baqué Moniné – grand bouquet, with Maxime Huriez. The highly constructed composition reveals a choreography of gestures and textures.

Aurélia Leblanc – know-how in action. Her approach emphasizes the weaving of materials and the search for sensitive surfaces.

Preparing your visit

The museum is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, a stone’s throw from gardens and major thoroughfares. As a result, the itinerary remains clear and legible, with precise labels and chronological markers.

Rooms display technical parts at eye level, making it easier to read the details. In short, mediation focuses on gestures and materials to guide all audiences.

The story emphasizes the value of time and the diversity of practices, the pillars of fashion savoir-faire. As a result, each step highlights the combination of hand, material and creative intent.

Visitors curious about textile techniques will find it a reliable and sensitive reference point. From now on, houses, workshops and artists will show how fashion know-how feeds into contemporary creation.

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