JEMA 2026: An Encounter with Fashion Artisans at the Palais Galliera - Museum of Fashion in Paris

Art and craft professions are the lifeblood of French know-how. These professionals contribute to France's cultural renown, and to the preservation of its heritage, by preserving and creating works of art and objets d'art every day. They cover a very wide range of skills, from stained glass and stonework to watchmaking, jewelry, clothing and accessories, landscaping and gardening, antique furniture restoration...

These professionals work all around us, in monuments, museums, workshops, theaters... without us even realizing it. To bring them out of the shadows, the Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art were invented. This cultural event gives us the opportunity to meet these exceptional craftsmen, through visits, workshops and presentations aimed at the general public.

The Palais Galliera is taking part in this (almost) free event from April 7 to 11, 2026. The Paris Fashion Museum will host expert-led discussions on various themes, all connected to the world of fashion, of course. Check out the schedule for these Heritage Days and book your spot early!

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What's on the agenda for JEMA 2026 at the Palais Galliera:

• Exclusive Events – Tours and Meet-and-Greets
  Tuesday, April 7, 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Laetitia Baqué and Victor Molinié, embroidery artists
  Wednesday, April 8, 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Aurélia Leblanc, textile designer
  Friday, April 10, 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Julien Vermeulen, feather artist
  Friday, April 10, 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Ella Guarrigue, textile designer
  Saturday, April 11, 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Blandine Mercier, hat maker and feather artist
  Saturday, April 11, 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Capucine Herveau, art embroidery specialist
  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  Free with registration for visitors holding a ticket to the exhibition (full price: €14; reduced price: €12)
  
  
• Lecture – Series on Fashion Stories and Trends
  Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM
  Panel discussion centered on the book Stages of Fashion (Manuella Editions), exploring the craft professions behind runway shows. Presenters include the authors, accompanied by an introduction from Émilie Hammen, the museum director.
  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  Free with registration
  
  
• Evening Opening – Live Demonstrations
  Friday, April 10, starting at 6:30 PM
  Meet with Blandine Mercier, feather artist, and Capucine Herveau, art embroiderer. During this special evening, Blandine Mercier, a young hat maker and feather artist, and Capucine Herveau, a specialist in artistic embroidery, will showcase their skills live: headpieces to elevate fashion ensembles and accessories for her, intricate embroidery techniques on unexpected, poetic surfaces for her — offering visitors an immersive glimpse into extraordinary craftsmanship.
  Free for visitors with an exhibition ticket (full price: €14; reduced price: €12)

For more visits and encounters with fashion and design, see our special selection.

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