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The most beautiful Fashion exhibitions in Paris Region

Discover treasures of creativity and boldness with our selection of exhibitions dedicated to fashion.
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Fashion and Paris have shared a timeless love affair.

This year, more than ever, the French capital reminds us why it has long been a source of inspiration for some of the world’s greatest designers, while continuing to attract fashion enthusiasts from across the globe. So what could be more fitting than visiting a fashion exhibition in one of the world’s leading style capitals?

Beyond the runway shows of Paris Fashion Week, discover the beauty, innovation and creativity imagined by visionary designers from yesterday and today. From fashion history to contemporary design, these exhibitions showcase the work of influential creative talents in some of Paris’s most remarkable museums and galleries.

Fascinating retrospectives, thematic exhibitions and immersive journeys into the world of fashion invite visitors to explore a universe where clothing, craftsmanship and artistic expression come together.

From the Palais Galliera and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum Paris and the Galerie Dior, these exhibitions promise an inspiring exploration of fashion in all its forms. Dedicated to renowned designers, iconic fashion houses, creative movements or the evolution of style itself, they reveal how fashion can become a true art of living.

Exposition Gianni Versace
Until 31/10/2026
Gianni Versace Retrospective
Art & culture Events
From 5 June, the Maillol Museum will host the first major French retrospective dedicated to Gianni Versace. A spectacular journey into the flamboyant world of the Italian designer, in the heart of Paris, the fashion capital of the world.
Pierre Balmain Paris, 1960 Collection de Sa Majesté la Reine Sirikit Queen Sirikit Museum of Textile  (QSMT)
Until 01/11/2026
La Mode en Majesté. Royal Thai Dress from tradition to modernity
Art & culture Events
From 13 May to 1 November 2026, blending tradition and modernity, Thai royal elegance meets the boldness of haute couture at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. A sumptuous exhibition not to be missed.
Photographie de mode de Jean Patchett New York, 1949
Until 17/01/2027
Penn & Fashion
Art & culture Events
At the MEP, a retrospective running from 30 September 2026 to 17 January 2027 traces more than sixty years of Irving Penn’s creative output and reveals how his vision transformed fashion photography into an artistic language in its own right.
Foujita dans son atelier, vers 1925, Paris, fonds Roger-Viollet
Until 24/01/2027
The Fabric of the Artist: From Rosa Bonheur to Sonia Delaunay
Art & culture Events
At the Bourdelle Museum, an exhibition explores the role of clothing in artistic creation. From Rosa Bonheur to Sonia Delaunay, fabrics, costumes and appearances reveal a different history of art one that is intimate, sensitive and, at times, daring.
Belle Jardinière, Trois costumes d’amazone, vers 1890
Until 14/02/2027
A Wardrobe of One’s Own: Dissident Femininities in the 19th Century
Art & culture Events
The new exhibition at the Palais Galliera, running from 26 September 2026 to 14 September 2027, explores how certain women in the 19th century used clothing to assert their freedom, their identity and their place in society.
Photographie de l’équipe de conservation à l’occasion de la réouverture du musée de la Mode et du Textile 1997
Until 04/04/2027
LOOK ! 40 ans de mode au musée
Art & culture Events
From 30 September 2026 to 4 April 2027, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Musée des Arts de la Mode through 40 iconic outfits. An immersive experience showcasing craftsmanship, artistic trades and a living heritage.
Exposition Rafael Pavarotti au MAD
Until 02/05/2027
Rafael Pavarotti. Photographer
Art & culture Events
At the Musée des Arts décoratifs, over 200 photographs trace the rise of Rafael Pavarotti, whose flamboyant world – inspired by Brazil’s Afro-indigenous cultures – offers a fresh perspective on contemporary fashion.

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