Your Guide to Must-Visit Fashion Exhibitions in Paris and Pop-ups Happening During Paris Fashion Week
January 10, 2025- Fashion Exhibitions, Paris
While the runways are a key highlight of January in Paris, the month is filled with creative energy across the city. With Paris Design Week (January 16–20), Paris Men’s Fashion Week (January 21–26)—full event calendar here—and Paris Couture Week (January 27–30)—full calendar here—there’s no shortage of style and inspiration on display. Beyond the fashion weeks, January also brings a variety of must-see Fashion exhibitions in Paris and pop-ups that celebrate its unmatched creative energy. Here’s your guide to the Fashion exhibitions in Paris highlights for one of the most stylish weeks of the year.
Dolce & Gabbana’s “Du Cœur à la Main” at Grand Palais
Following its successful debut in Milan, Dolce & Gabbana’s exhibition “Du Cœur à la Main” arrives at the Grand Palais in Paris from January 10 to March 31, 2025. Curated by Florence Müller, the exhibition comprises ten sections showcasing the brand’s Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, and Alta Gioielleria designs, emphasizing the designers’ dedication to craftsmanship and Italian cultural heritage. The immersive experience includes multimedia elements, soundscapes, and scent-scapes, offering visitors an in-depth look into the opulent world of Dolce & Gabbana.
“Louvre Couture: Art and Fashion Objects” at Musée du Louvre
For the first time in its history, the Louvre dedicates an exhibition entirely to fashion. From January 24 to July 21, 2025, “Louvre Couture“ explores the influence of the museum’s collections on renowned designers. Curated by Olivier Gabet and Nathalie Crinière, the retrospective features 65 outfits and 30 accessories from iconic designers such as Karl Lagerfeld and Yohji Yamamoto, highlighting the intersection of art and fashion.
“Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &…” at Fondation Louis Vuitton
This exhibition, running from October 9, 2024, to March 24, 2025, is dedicated to Pop Art, focusing on Tom Wesselmann alongside 35 artists of various generations and nationalities. With over 150 paintings and mixed-media works, it traces the movement’s evolution from its Dadaist roots to contemporary expressions. Highlights include Andy Warhol’s “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” and pieces by Ai Weiwei, Yayoi Kusama, and Jeff Koons. Visit the Fondation Louis Vuitton for more details.
“The Flowers of Yves Saint Laurent” at Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris
Running from September 20, 2024, to May 4, 2025, this exhibition explores Yves Saint Laurent’s fascination with flowers and their influence on his couture creations. Curated by Olivier Saillard and Gaël Mamine, it features haute couture pieces that showcase the couturier’s innovative use of floral motifs and his deep connection to nature. Visit the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris.
“Fashion in the Making: Photographs of 1920s and 1930s Designs” at MAD (Musée des Arts Décoratifs)
This exhibition, running from November 6, 2024, to January 26, 2025, presents a selection from the museum’s archives, showcasing photographic records of Parisian fashion during the Roaring Twenties. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of design during a transformative era.
“Fashion. Next Gen. ANDAM’s 35th Anniversary” at MAD (Musée des Arts Décoratifs)
From October 1, 2024, to March 30, 2025, this exhibition celebrates the 35th anniversary of ANDAM (Association Nationale pour le Développement des Arts de la Mode). It highlights emerging talents in the fashion industry and the impact of the next generation of designers shaping the future of fashion.
“Stephen Jones: Chapeaux d’Artiste” at Palais Galliera
Running from October 19, 2024, to March 16, 2025, this exhibition celebrates the work of British milliner Stephen Jones. He is renowned for his collaborations with fashion houses like Dior, Vivienne Westwood, and Louis Vuitton.
This is the first exhibition in over 40 years at the museum dedicated entirely to hats. It highlights Jones’s creative process and his inspirations drawn from Paris. The exhibition also explores his transformative role in haute couture since the 1980s. A tribute to millinery artistry, it showcases the profound impact of hats on fashion history.
“Paris, Capital of the Pearl” at École des Arts Joailliers
This exhibition at the École des Arts Joailliers, running until April 28, 2025, explores the rich history and artistry of pearls in haute jewelry. Showcasing exceptional designs from renowned Parisian jewelry houses, it highlights the evolution of pearl craftsmanship and Paris’s pivotal role in shaping this timeless accessory.
“Alaïa/Kuramata: Lightness in Creation” at Fondation Azzedine Alaïa
Running until June 16, 2025, the exhibition Alaïa/Kuramata: Lightness in Creation at Fondation Azzedine Alaïa, curated by Carla Sozzani and Olivier Saillard, delves into the shared vision of Azzedine Alaïa and Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata. Kuramata is known for his quest to transcend gravity and materiality. His work features transparent materials such as glass, acrylic, and metal mesh, which create poetic and ethereal designs.
This exhibition also highlights the dialogue between their unique approaches to lightness, simplicity, and innovation. Through these creations, visitors are offered a reflective experience of design’s spiritual and aesthetic dimensions.
Dior X Lindbergh: Iconic Photography at La Galerie Dior
Running until May 12, 2025, this exhibition at La Galerie Dior celebrates the iconic collaboration between Maison Dior and legendary fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh. The display features over 80 images, showcasing Lindbergh’s timeless vision. His work captures the essence of Dior’s designs with unmatched artistry.
The exhibition takes visitors on a journey, from behind-the-scenes moments to striking editorial shots. It offers an intimate look at one of fashion’s most enduring partnerships, providing a deeper appreciation for the synergy between couture and photography.
“Le La Serpent” by Ernesto Neto at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
From January 11 to February 23, 2025, Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto transforms Le Bon Marché into a poetic, sensory interlude with his exhibition “Le La Serpent.” This immersive experience reinvents the myth of Adam and Eve through monumental crochet works, celebrating nature, humanity, and spirituality
“Arte Povera” at Bourse de Commerce
Running from October 9, 2024, to March 24, 2025, this exhibition, curated by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, delves into the Arte Povera movement. It features significant works from key artists, including Giovanni Anselmo, Alighiero Boetti, and Michelangelo Pistoletto, showcasing the movement’s evolution from Italy to the global stage. The exhibition includes pieces from the Pinault Collection, Castello di Rivoli Museum, and Fondazione per l’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea CRT, among others.
Olga de Amaral: A Retrospective at Fondation Cartier
Running until March 16, 2025, the Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain presents a retrospective dedicated to Olga de Amaral, the renowned Colombian artist celebrated for her large-scale textile works. This exhibition explores her fusion of traditional craft and contemporary art. It showcases her innovative techniques that transformed textiles into mesmerizing sculptures.
Pop-Up Events
Yepoda Pop-Up at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées
Until February 3, 2025, Korean beauty brand Yepoda brings its clean beauty philosophy to Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées. Known for their innovative skincare products, this pop-up features The Lip Treat, a special lip balm created exclusively for the occasion. Following their success with a pop-up in the Marais, Yepoda continues to expand its presence in Paris.
Bobbi Brown’s Vitamin Boost Pop-Up in the Marais
From January 11 to February 2, 2025, Bobbi Brown presents “L’Escale Vitaminée” at 40 rue Vieille du Temple. This pop-up highlights the brand’s skincare line enriched with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins B, C, and E. In collaboration with Nooānce Paris. This pop-up offers exclusive facial treatments featuring LED mask sessions and Kobido-inspired massages. Ideal for a rejuvenating experience amidst the fashion week hustle.
Tarte x Sephora Pop-Up at Boulevard Haussmann
On January 18 and 19, 2025, Tarte teams up with Sephora to host a pop-up at 45 boulevard Haussmann. Dedicated to Tarte’s Undereye Setting Powder, the event features a coffee-shop ambiance and special gifts for the first 1,000 visitors. Beauty indulgence with a touch of Parisian café culture.
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