Right now, Fashion Week is giving us the urge to (re)discover Paris’s haute couture hotspots. Considered the fashion capital of the world, the City of Light is rich in galleries and museums, all prized by lovers of culture and fashion history. So, having seen the year’s hottest exhibitions, what about discovering the must-see fashion spots in Paris? Museums, pop-up stores, galleries, cafés… Discover our (non-exhaustive) list of these ultra-trendy places.
Palais Galliera, Paris Fashion Museum
The Palais Galliera, the fashion museum of the City of Paris, is located in the chic 16th arrondissement . The museum is dedicated to art, the history of clothing and haute couture, and features a number of sublime temporary exhibitions. Among the finest of these are, of course, the Vogue Paris 1920-2020 exhibition, the lavish Love Brings Love retrospective, and the sublime exhibition dedicated to Frida Kahlo. Stephen Jones’ hats are currently on show. And in June, it will be followed by a fashion exhibition dedicated to Rick Owens. One thing’s for sure: the Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris is a true cultural gem.
📍 Palais Galliera, Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris – 10 avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75 116 Paris
The Dior Gallery
In March 2022, after more than two years of renovation, Dior reopened the doors of its historic site. At 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris, 10,000 m2 of luxury now await fashion lovers. Boutiques, restaurants, lush gardens, workshops, museums… A veritable temple to fashion that amazes tourists and Parisians alike. Over an area of 2,000 m2, visitors can discover the Galerie Dior, which traces the history of the great luxury house. Original sketches, models, accessories and exceptional pieces… The gallery alone embodies the spirit of Parisian Haute Couture. One thing’s for sure: you’ll leave this place amazed.
📍 La Galerie Dior – 11 rue François 1er, 75 008 Paris
Ralph’s Coffee, the first Ralph Lauren café in Paris
In the family of places dedicated to fashion, Paris Secret calls for coffee! But not just any coffee, a Ralph Lauren coffee please. Just over a year ago, the capital’s first Ralph Lauren café opened its doors on boulevard Saint-Germain. It’s a cosy, elegant and ultra-trendy place, likely to be squatted by fashionistas this Fashion Week!
📍 Ralph’s Coffee, 173 boulevard Saint Germain, 75 006 Paris
Must-see fashion spots in Paris: Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD)
With over a million exceptional pieces, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs collection is one of the most opulent in the world. Furniture, glass, silverware, jewelry, textiles… the history of the decorative arts and design is highlighted and sublimated here. Fashion aficionados had the opportunity to discover the “Shocking! The Surreal Worlds of Elsa Schiaparelli”. A fashion retrospective dedicated to the Italian designer, which was a huge success. At MAD Paris, fashion and design lovers could also admire the exhibition “Années 80. Fashion, design and graphics in France”. A colorful exhibition that delighted the nostalgic, paying homage to this crazy decade. And pssst: right now, attend the cutest exhibition of the moment, dedicated to the history of adorable teddy bears.
📍 Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD Paris) – 107 rue de Rivoli, 75 001 Paris
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum
The Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent is housed in a private mansion in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. It was here that Yves Saint Laurent imagined and designed his creations for over 30 years, from 1974 to 2002. At the heart of the Musée Yves Saint Laurent are 5,000 of the designer’s pieces, 15,000 accessories and tens of thousands of sketches. There are also sumptuous exhibitions, such as “GOLD, les ors d’Yves Saint Laurent”, which made the museum shine with a thousand lights. And at the moment, the YSL Museum is blowing a spring breeze. Flowers are in the spotlight in an ultra-poetic exhibition.
📍 Musée Yves Saint Laurent, 5 avenue Marceau, 75 116 Paris
Fashion addresses in Paris: the must-visit LV Dream
The opening of LV Dream caused quite a stir in Paris. At the heart of this Louis Vuitton signature spot, art, luxury, gastronomy and fashion take center stage. Divided into 9 rooms, this unique space offers visitors a host of interactive experiences. A major retrospective is also on show, displaying iconic models from the luxury brand au Damier.
📍 LV Dream – 2 rue du Pont-Neuf, 75 001 Paris
Bonus: the Repetto pop-up store for Fashion Week
Just one date to remember: March 8, 2025! Right in the middle of Fashion Week, to mark International Women’s Rights Day, Repetto will open its ephemeral café. A gourmet fashion pop-up in the Marais district, where you can meet for a free coffee.
📍 Café Rose Repetto, 51 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Paris