WeAr to Culture

WeAr to Culture

AZZEDINE ALAÏA ET CHRISTIAN DIOR, DEUX MAÎTRES DE LA HAUTE COUTURE

A dialogue between the legacies of Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior, presenting over 100 curated pieces that highlight their shared mastery of form, sensuality, and innovation in womenswear, bridging mid-century glamour with contemporary precision.

December 15, 2025–May 24, 2026
Fondation Azzedine Alaïa (18 Rue de la Rochefoucauld, 75009 Paris) and Galerie Dior (30 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris)

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WEAVING, EMBROIDERING, SUBLIMATING AT PALAIS GALLIERA

This immersive exhibition at Palais Galliera delves into the intricate world of ornamentation techniques, from delicate embroidery and masterful weaving to innovative sublimation methods, highlighting the craftsmanship behind haute couture and decorative arts across history.

December 13, 2025–October 18, 2026
Palais Galliera, 10 Avenue Pierre Ier-de-Serbie, 75116 Paris

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LES ATELIERS D’ART DES GRANDS MAGASINS

A free exhibition revealing the opulent Art Deco heritage of Paris’s iconic department stores through textiles, furniture, posters, and artisanal workshops, offering a nostalgic journey into the golden age of luxury retail design and craftsmanship

November 4, 2025–February 28, 2026
Bibliothèque Forney, 58 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris

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LE FIL VOYAGEUR AT THE MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY

This exploration traces the rich history and cultural significance of textile arts from ancient traditions to modern expressions, featuring threads, fabrics, and techniques from diverse civilizations that connect humanity through craft and storytelling.

September 30, 2025–March 8, 2026
Musée du Quai Branly, 37 Quai Branly, 75007 Paris

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L’ÉTOFFE DES RÊVES

A collection of over 300 textile works spanning art brut, surrealism, and outsider artistry, where fabrics become canvases for dreamlike visions, raw emotions, and unconventional narratives in a celebration of textile as a medium of the imagination.

September 12, 2025–July 31, 2026
Halle Saint-Pierre, 2 Rue Ronsard, 75018 Paris

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PAUL POIRET, FASHION DESIGNER, DECORATOR, AND PERFUMER

This display features over 500 extraordinary pieces including garments, original sketches, decorative objects, and perfumes, celebrating Paul Poiret’s revolutionary influence on early 20th-century fashion, interior design, and perfumery (free entry for those under 26).

June 25, 2025–January 11, 2026
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris