As we say, “Ci vediamo Milano!” the fashion industry packs up, yet again, and heads to gay Paris for nine days of what is set to be a veritable fashion bonanza and the final stop on the New York-London-Milan-Paris Fashion Month choo choo train. Wondering how to fill all those off hours in between shows? “What off-time?” we hear you snicker. True, the fashion set will have to wait until the work month ends, but for everyone else who is in Paris and wants to take a bite out of the fashion season, these three exhibitions are a must-see.
PARIS HAUTE COUTURE
100 haute couture dresses from the fashion museum Musée Galliera, a Renaissance-style palace and Paris’ museum of fashion, set to reopen after renovation in September.
March 2-July 6
Hôtel de Ville, 7004
Entry is free
Open Monday to Saturday
MANNEQUIN—LE CORPS DE LA MODE (Model—the body of fashion)
Focusing on the role of models over time, nearly 120 images of fashion mannequins, from videos and magazines, to wax effigies are on display.
Through until May 19
Les Docks, Cité de la Mode et du Design, 75013
Open Tuesday to Sunday
ARRRGH! MONSTRES DE MODE (Arrrgh! Monsters of Fashion)
Exploring the transformative nature of contemporary fashion and animated characters in the digital age, more than 80 fashion looks and installations by 55 artists and designers are featured. Among them, Alexander McQueen, Walter Van Beirenddonck, Maison Martin Margiela, and Issey Miyakey—chosen for their experimentation with atypical forms and extreme volumes.
Through until April 7
La Gaîté Lyrique 75003
Open Tuesday to Sunday
Get your tickets, et vite!
