The invention of travelling: Louis Vuitton at le Grand Palais

Did you ever travel before Louis Vuitton? This is far from being certain.

The Louis Vuitton exhibition at le Grand Palais is about to end. To be seen as soon as possible or to be explored here.

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One view of the Jean-Paul Gaultier exhibition

The JPG exhibition at Le Grand Palais reminds us once more that brands and fashion have carved out a niche in Museums. This beautiful exhibition ending its international tour with a final halt in Paris, has attracted 1.5 million people and has already been widely commented on in the press and on the web.

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Van Cleef & Arpels: a bewitching retrospective

A few days only are left to visit the “Van Cleef & Arpels – l’art de la Haute Joaillerie” exhibition at Les Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. 

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Shoes, a French passion

 

La Chaussure, une passion française – Création & innovation depuis 150 ans (Shoes, a French passion – Creation & innovation for 150 years). An exhibition for shoes fans at l’Atelier Richelieu : the shoe in France, its history and production over 150 years. 


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Flashback on « Le dessein du geste »

 

From September 11 to October 10, L’ Hôtel de Ville de Paris sheltered an exhibition magnifying French factories know-how. Elegance and discretion.

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Photo: Sophie Zénon

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The Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition at les Arts Décoratifs

There are only a few days left to see the Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition at les Arts Décoratifs! This ambitious exhibition announces several themes and a parallel between the two men from several perspectives. Is the result up to the teaser?

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“Lingerie Française” Exhibition: the other side of a not so glamorous industry

The “Lingerie Française” exhibition opened its doors in Paris before moving to foreign cities. This nice little review has forgotten its history lesson and turns into a small family meeting that forgets its older sisters…

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RICARD S.A. since 1932

Paul Ricard created his anise drink 80 years ago. Nothing has changed in the recipe ever since, however the former small firm has turned into a large group. How did the little brand from Marseille spread all around the world? Thanks to all the communication techniques. A fine lesson in advertising exhibited at the Musée de la Publicité.

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Dior faced with Galliano: in search of the magic rubber

The scandal about John Galliano broke out just as the Dior exhibition at Le Bon Marché (formerly posted here) was displaying (besides the house great symbols) an artistic parallel between Christian Dior and John Galliano. But the shameful name has just been entirely withdrawn from the exhibit.

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Eternellement Dior: a climax exhibition at Le Bon Marché

A funny coincidence… When parting from John Galliano, Dior House offers an exhibition devised as a creative and symbolic summary and puts into perspective its two creators, Christian Dior and John Galliano.

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Tailleur Bar, Christian Dior, Spring-Summer 1947, on the left.

Tailleur Diosera, Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1997 on the right.??

 

Photos ©Laziz Hamani

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