1997 Fashion Big Bang : the explosive exhibition at the Palais Galliera - our photos

It's a return to the future, but in glamorous mode. The Palais Galliera offers us a crazy trip: relive the year 1997 with this original and unusual fashion exhibition! From March 7 to July 16, 2023, the fashion museum presents 1997 Fashion Big Bang, an exhibition that pays tribute to the most innovative creations of the end of the century.

As connoisseurs know, 1997 marked a turning point in the history of fashion, laying the groundwork for the styles and trends we see today on the catwalks and in our wardrobes in the fashion world. With this exhibition, the Palais Galliera shows us the impact of this significant year, by presenting many emblematic collections of designers and stylists who contribute to making Paris the capital of fashion.

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Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, Raf Simons, Comme des Garçons, Martin Margiela, John Galliano, Hedi Slimane, Stella McCartney... All these great designers have emerged during this year, or have redefined the codes and styles by their collections, inventing a new way of doing fashion.

More than fifty silhouettes tell the story of this crazy year, from extravagant fashion shows to photo shoots, including nominations, the inauguration of the Colette concept store, or the tragic death of Gianni Versace. Videos and unpublished archive documents complete this journey full of surprises and emotions.

This atypical journey highlights creations that are as extravagant as they are imperishable. Some silhouettes stand out for their originality, while others have become classics, with a timeless elegance. We also appreciate the magazine pages, the photographs, the videos and the many elements that tell the story of the small and big moments of this exceptional year. We remember the missing ones, we (re)discover the movies and series of 1997...

So get out your miniskirts, your too large shirts, your jean jackets and your flashy colors, the year 1997 is waiting for us!