This year, Paris is dressed to the nines with a series of dazzling fashion exhibitions. Not just anyone can be a fashion capital! On the program: colorful discoveries, couturiers who have left their mark on history, contemporary silhouettes and historic gems… Paris unveils fashion exhibitions rich in nuggets, sure to delight fashionistas and the curious alike. Ready to discover our favorites ? Follow the guide!
The Paul Poiret exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
A leading figure in 20th-century haute couture, Paul Poiret also left his mark on fashion history. Over the years, however, he has fallen out of the public eye… until the Musée des Arts Décoratifs decided to do something about it. From June 2025, discover the first exhibition dedicated to the couturier. Immerse yourself in the daring creative universe of the man who freed women from corsets, using fluid silhouettes and vibrant colors as his weapons. Through drawings, photographs and unique pieces, discover the full scope of his visionary work in fashion, decorative arts and perfumery, which continues to resonate today.
“Paul Poiret, couturier, decorator and perfumer”.
📍 Venue: Musée des Arts Décoratifs – 107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
📆 Date: June 25, 2025 – January 11, 2026
🎟️ Price: €10 to €15
The Rick Owens fashion exhibition at the Palais Galliera in Paris
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Postapocalyptic, sculptural and minimalist: that’s how Rick Owens sums up his vision of fashion. For 30 years, the American designer has surprised and fascinated. In a unique retrospective, the Palais Galliera looks back at the career of this figure of contemporary fashion. On view: over 100 silhouettes by Owens, as well as other works of art and even exclusive archives. The icing on the cake: you’ll also find Rick Owens’ art on the museum’s façade and in the square. A (d)astonishing scenography, in the artist’s image! Bonus: the Palais Galliera organizes a weekend of open-air cinema in September, with programming by Rick Owens himself.
“Temple of Love”, the Rick Owens exhibition
📍 Location : Palais Galliera – 10 avenue Pierre 1ᵉʳ de Serbie, Paris 75116
📆 Date: from June 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Virgil Abloh at the Grand Palais
On September 30, a huge retrospective devoted to the work of the very talented, and late,Virgil Abloh will be held in Paris at the Grand Palais. Following on from the haute couture exhibition at the Louvre, a major fashion event is once again taking place in Paris this year. For the first time in Europe, you’ll discover the full extent of the designer’s creativity, through mythical pieces, some of which have never before been shown to the general public.
📍Venue: Grand Palais, Paris
🗓️Dates : September 30 to October 10, 2025
Information and tickets to follow on virgilabloh.com