In Paris, auction houses don't just raise the hammer, they also act as ephemeral galleries, where fashion is revealed in all its splendor. Couture pieces, rare sketches, iconic photographs, objets d'art linked to the great names in style... These free exhibitions are a delight for enthusiasts and the curious in search of elegance and history.
And they're not the only ones rocking the Parisian pavement. Couture houses themselves, brands and even some ultra-creative pop-ups are getting in on the act, transforming their addresses or locations ordinarily inaccessible to the public into veritable fashion scenographies, immersive installations or tributes to their archives.
In many cases, the timing of these events is no coincidence... Most of them take place during the hectic calendar of Fashion Week. It's here, at the heart of this creative frenzy, that the fashion houses - whether retail or couture - align themselves with the rhythm of the capital. Between two fashion shows or a matcha latte on the terrace, they invite you to plunge into the world of the great couturiers and collectors, while capturing THE Instagram story that hits the spot.
These fashion shows are a bit like an auction, but with everyone walking away a winner... even without bidding. That's what Paris is all about: fashion from every angle, presented on a platter... or a catwalk.
Balenciaga by Demna: the fashion exhibition event (and free!) at Kering Group headquarters
Balenciaga moves to the heart of the 7th arrondissement, within the walls of Kering's headquarters, for an exhibition celebrating ten years of fashion by Demna. From June 26 to July 9, 2025, "Balenciaga par Demna" retraces a decade of subversive, sculptural creations. A free event not to be missed during Paris Fashion Week! [Read more]
Karl Lagerfeld's free haute couture exhibition of Chloé, in a sublime private mansion
Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr auction house unveils a free exhibition dedicated to the decade during which Karl Lagerfeld was artistic director of Chloé. A total of 80 emblematic pieces to explore from July 3 to 10, 2025, in the prestigious Hôtel particulier in Paris's 8th arrondissement. [Read more]
Free fashion photography exhibition near the Champs-Élysées
Sponsored - Looking for a free cultural break a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées? With family or friends, the Reiffers Art Center is open until June 18. Discover the emblematic photographs of Txema Yeste and immerse yourself in the world of this iconic photographer. Free admission! [Read more]
Nuances de Bleu by Van Cleef & Arpels: the free jewelry exhibition at the Galerie du Patrimoine
The famous haute joaillerie house Van Cleef & Arpels makes us see life in blue, with its new exhibition to be discovered free of charge from January 17 to June 30, 2025 at the Galerie du Patrimoine. [Read more]
