Fashion and Paris, it's a great love story! This year, more than ever, Paris reminds us that it has inspired all the great couturiers, and continues to attract the biggest names in fashion. Retrospectives, themed exhibitions and discoveries of new talent await us in the museums and galleries of Paris.
And what better way to get out and about than with a fashion exhibition in this capital of style? Let yourself be inspired by all the beauty and innovative lines imagined by all these genius designers, between two fashion week shows.
If you're in Paris especially for Fashion Week, or if you're simply crazy about fashion, this guide is for you: it lists the best fashion-related exhibitions taking place right now or in the coming weeks, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It's a great way to get the most out of this world of glitter and good taste.
This guide is regularly updated to reflect new museum programs. Don't hesitate to consult it often to find out which fashion exhibitions to see in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Gianni Versace: The retrospective exhibition of the Italian fashion designer at the Maillol Museum — extended
Paris goes glam this summer with the "Gianni Versace Retrospective" at the Maillol Museum, running June 5 to October 31, 2026. Between baroque opulence and an overload of prints, the fashion retrospective promises color and extravagance, true to the legend. [Read more]
Fashion Week: A dress worn by Lady Gaga on display for free at a luxury Paris hotel — photos
Feathers, crystals and spectacular silhouettes are taking over a Paris luxury hotel. For Haute Couture Fashion Week, the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg is showcasing several fashion pieces worn by international stars, free of charge, until October 6, 2026. [Read more]
This free fashion exhibition and its pop-up café are heading to the Champs-Élysées at the end of June.
The Danish House hosts a free fashion exhibition dedicated to Danish designer Soeren Le Schmidt, from June 24 to July 19, 2026. Blending haute couture, tailoring, sketches and archives, the route unveils an elegant, socially engaged Scandinavian fashion at the Champs-Élysées Cultural Center. [Read more]
This fashion exhibition in Paris reveals the intimate Africa of a master couturier in 50 silhouettes.
Memories turned into silhouettes. From July 7, 2026 to January 4, 2027, the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation stages an exhibition that explores the deep ties between the designer and Africa, through around fifty creations and previously unseen photographs by Peter Beard. [Read more]
This Italian jeweller is at the heart of a free exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo — review & photos
Stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern take on jewelry: with "The Revolutionary Jeweler," Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free exhibition, accessible by appointment from June 27 to July 20, 2026, revisits the history of the Milanese house through its signature pieces, defining images, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry. [Read more]
Two fashion photographers take the spotlight in a chic, free exhibition at Galerie Rouge.
La Galerie Rouge invites us to discover the work of two American fashion photographers, in a free exhibition running from May 29 to September 19, 2026. [Read more]
This fashion exhibition traces the history of the New Look as imagined by Jonathan Anderson in 150 couture creations.
The Dior Gallery unveils a new retrospective journey, opening on June 10, 2026. Nearly 150 garments, sketches and archives chart the house’s style, from Christian Dior to Jonathan Anderson. [Read more]
An exhibition of costumes designed by Christian Lacroix at the Château de Fontainebleau - reviews & photos
As part of the Festival of Art History, Fontainebleau Castle is hosting an exhibition of stage costumes designed by Christian Lacroix, inspired by Marie-Antoinette and her legendary sense of style... Open from June 5 to November 2, 2026. [Read more]
Embroidery, millinery, couture: exceptional crafts on display for free at the 19M
Demonstrations, workshops and exchanges: the Mains d’avenir event invites the public to discover the savoir-faire of the crafts, fashion and home décor trades at 19M on June 6–7, 2026. [Read more]
Amédée Couder, fabric designer: the exhibition behind the scenes of design at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy
The Toile de Jouy Museum pays tribute to 19th-century artist Amédée Couder, a pivotal textile designer. The exhibition runs from June 19, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
Fashion in all its majesty: the Haute Couture exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs unfolds — our photos
The Decorative Arts Museum hosts Fashion in Majesty: Haute Couture and Tradition at the Thai court from May 13 to November 1, 2026. Through more than a hundred outfits, accessories, and textile pieces drawn from the royal family's collections, the exhibition shows how Queen Sirikit modernized Thai ceremonial dress while preserving its traditional codes, notably through her collaboration with Pierre Balmain and Maison Lesage. [Read more]
Medieval Fashion: an exhibition exploring medieval dress at the John the Fearless Tower
At the Tour Jean Sans Peur, medieval life unfolds in the exhibition "La mode au Moyen Âge," on view until March 7, 2027. As the last remaining relic of the Palais parisien des Ducs de Bourgogne, the venue provides a striking setting to explore medieval dress, from silhouettes and accessories to social codes, all enhanced by a rich program of activities and events tied to the exhibition. [Read more]
From every angle: the Postal Museum delves into workwear in a stunning exhibition
The Postal Museum (formerly the Post Museum) delves into the world of workwear in the postal service... But that’s not all. Discover the exhibition Sous toutes les coutures, on show from April 8 to September 22, 2026. [Read more]
Revealing femininity, fashion, and appearance in the 18th century: the exhibition on self-image at the Cognacq-Jay Museum
The Cognacq-Jay Museum delves into the myriad portrayals of women in the 18th century with a captivating exhibition: "Women in the Mirror, Appearances and Imaginaries". The show runs from March 25 to September 20, 2026. [Read more]
Weaving, embroidering, sublimating: fashion know-how on show at the heart of the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera invites you to explore the craftsmanship behind fashion in its latest exhibition, showcasing techniques of adornment—from embroidery to weaving—from December 13, 2025, to October 18, 2026. [Read more]
Dior Paris 30 Montaigne, boutique - museum, café and restaurant
The legendary Dior address at 30 Avenue Montaigne reopens its doors and reveals its new face. Renovated and redesigned, this new address should appeal to fashion addicts as well as gourmets in search of a gourmet café or refined restaurant. [Read more]
Rafael Pavarotti Photographer: A Fashion Photography Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris
Fashion photography takes over the Museum of Decorative Arts with an exhibition dedicated to Rafael Pavarotti. From September 23, 2026, to February 7, 2027, over 200 vibrant prints will showcase, for the first time in France, the career of the Brazilian photographer and engage in a dialogue with the museum's photographic collections. [Read more]
A wardrobe of one’s own: the fashion exhibition on the 19th-century revolution of women’s dress at the Palais Galliera
At the Palais Galliera, the exhibition A Wardrobe of One’s Own: Dissident Femininities in the 19th Century reveals a little-known facet of women's fashion. From September 26, 2026 to February 14, 2027, more than 350 works trace how 19th‑century women appropriated the male wardrobe. An exhibition where clothing becomes a tool for emancipation and for reshaping identities. [Read more]
Look, 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum: A Retrospective Couture Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts
At the Museum of Decorative Arts, the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Fashion is celebrated with "Look: 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum," a must-see fashion exhibition. Forty iconic ensembles take the runway in the nave's central space, surrounded by sketches, patterns, and embroidery, showcasing four decades of style and craftsmanship. [Read more]
In Paris, this exhibition traces 60 years of fashion through the lens of Irving Penn, opening in September.
Irving Penn makes his mark at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie with PENN & FASHION, running from September 30, 2026 to January 17, 2027. Spanning more than six decades of images, the exhibition shows how his eye reshaped the rules of fashion photography, from Dior and Balenciaga to Issey Miyake, Chanel, and John Galliano. [Read more]
In 3D! The fashion exhibition that explores technical craftsmanship at the Palais Galliera
Crafting clothes is an art in itself! The Palais Galliera is turning its spotlight on sewing techniques that add volume to our outfits, in an unusual exhibition to be unveiled from December 12, 2026 to October 17, 2027. [Read more]
Are you ready for all the great exhibitions to come? Come and admire these exceptional creations and let yourself be inspired by the works of the great designers. Who knows, maybe you'll create your own collection and we'll see you next year in the museum galleries...
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