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Palais Galliera showcases masculinization of womenswear in the 19th century

This autumn, from September 26, 2026, to February 14, 2027, Palais Galliera presents the exhibition "A wardrobe of one's own. Dissident femininities in the 19th century". This event highlights a major historical phenomenon: the appropriation of masculine dress codes by women in the 19th century. An exploration of clothing and photographic...

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AW26: Corsets and crinolines, the 18th century as a value driver

The autumn/winter 2026/2027 collections, presented during Paris Fashion Week in March 2026, revealed a common dynamic: the revival of 18th-century codes. These are not just a constant stylistic reference. They also offer a response to the current challenges in the luxury fashion sector. Three exhibitions (Palais Galliera, Musée des Arts Dé...

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What to retain from Fashion-Z, fashion festival at Palais Galliera

The Palais Galliera, Paris’s fashion museum, collaborated with the Campus Mode, Métiers d’Art & Design (MoMADe) for the Fashion-Z festival, which took place on April 25 and 26. The unprecedented event, a first for the institution, set out to examine the future of fashion, bringing together the ideas and work of researchers, professionals,...

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Alber Elbaz tribute show to be turned into an exhibition

The AZ Factory ‘Love Brings Love’ catwalk tribute to celebrate Alber Elbaz and his contribution to fashion held during Paris Fashion Week is being turned into an exhibition at the Palais Galliera fashion museum in Paris. The tribute exhibition will run from March 5 to July 10 and will feature the 45 participating fashion houses and designers...

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Paris museum to exhibit first retrospective of Gabrielle Chanel

After a two year renovation, the Palais Galliera in Paris re-opens its doors on October 1st with a highly anticipated retrospective of fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel (1883-1971). An icon of modern fashion, Chanel revolutionised a predominant male industry with her fashion manifesto. The first part of the exhibition is chronological,...

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“Fashion from behind”: new exhibition in Paris has unexpected theme

An exhibition with a rather unexpected theme is on view in Paris. “Back Side/Fashion from behind”, at the Palais Galliera, highlights garments with interesting details on the back, from plunging backlines to court gown trains. The idea, according to a statement by the museum, is to draw attention to the back in a society obsessed with people’s...