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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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Baccarat: from the Exhibition to New York, an exponential anniversary

In 2014, Baccarat celebrated its 250 years. The celebrations started with a fairly modest exhibition. However, the finale, in New York, highlights the House’s masterly expansion.

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“Culture Chanel” – from culture to brand?

In le Palais de Tokyo, Chanel organizes an exceptional exhibition about Number 5 Perfume. Various works displayed in a very simple manner offer a decoding to the visitor.

Scrutinizing a masterpiece.

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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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“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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Advertising recycles History

Till August 28, 2011, you can discover the “Advertising recycles History” exhibition of Les Arts Décoratifs. What are the unifying elements of our collective memory, how are they used by advertisers? A visit through 300 archive documents.

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Jeep, 70 years of adventure exhibited

The Motorvillage exhibition on Jeep takes us on the way to America’s wide open spaces. A lightweight portrait of a vehicle between World War and Superheroes, standards of the 50’s culture and consumption and of today’s marketing development.
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