In Paris, auction houses don't just raise the hammer, they also act as ephemeral galleries, where fashion is revealed in all its splendor. Couture pieces, rare sketches, iconic photographs, objets d'art linked to the great names in style... These free exhibitions are a delight for enthusiasts and the curious in search of elegance and history.
And they're not the only ones rocking the Parisian pavement. Couture houses themselves, brands and even some ultra-creative pop-ups are getting in on the act, transforming their addresses or locations ordinarily inaccessible to the public into veritable fashion scenographies, immersive installations or tributes to their archives.
In many cases, the timing of these events is no coincidence... Most of them take place during the hectic calendar of Fashion Week. It's here, at the heart of this creative frenzy, that the fashion houses - whether retail or couture - align themselves with the rhythm of the capital. Between two fashion shows or a matcha latte on the terrace, they invite you to plunge into the world of the great couturiers and collectors, while capturing THE Instagram story that hits the spot.
These fashion shows are a bit like an auction, but with everyone walking away a winner... even without bidding. That's what Paris is all about: fashion from every angle, presented on a platter... or a catwalk.
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Les Ateliers d'art des grands magasins: a free exhibition at the Bibliothèque Forney, Paris
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