Silent and secretive, determined to a lifetime of seclusion spent entirely in the workshop, Madame Grès (1903-1993) saw herself as a sculptor. Fully immersed in his work, with the relentless determination of tireless masters, Azzedine Alaïa (1935-2017) also studied sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in Tunis. This shared ambition was not corrupted by the fashion trades to which they dedicated themselves with such singularity and success. On the contrary, it elevated the art of draping for one and the art of cutting for the other to the level of guiding principles in the history of fashion.

While there is no evidence that the two couturiers ever crossed paths, their creations undoubtedly did. Apostles of a certain form of simplicity, the seemingly simple creations of Grès and Alaïa hide an inherent complexity in their cut and design.

The drapery that Grès had elevated to the level of total art since the 1930s is embodied in Alaïa’s long, fluid, and pleated dresses. The jersey embraced by the former translates into knitwear and soft materials in the latter’s designs. The pursuit of proportion and the precision in cutting, whether for evening or daytime models, unite them.

For the first time, an unprecedented exhibition brings together the works of Madame Grès and Alaïa. United by their formal principles, their cutting techniques, and the harmonious combinations of fabric and colors they commonly embraced, the evening gowns and day dresses by both couturiers invite visitors to a lesson beyond fashion. Timeless for one, and outside of time for the other, the exhibited creations, totaling 60, restore the dialogue between Grès and Alaïa, two solitary and determined individuals who became sculptors of dresses.

Fondation Azzedine Alaïa 18
Rue de la Verrerie
75004 Paris
P : +33 (0)1 87 44 87 75

Press Inquiries: fondationazzedinealaia@2e-bureau.com

fondationazzedinealaia.org

Looking forward to the 2024 Olympics, the Musée des Arts décoratifs (Paris) presents Fashion and Sports: From one Podium to Another, an exhibition on the fascinating interconnections between fashion and sports from the Ancient World to the present day. This major exhibition illuminates the shared social concerns and focus on the body of the apparently unrelated worlds of fashion and sports. 450 items of clothing, accessories, photographs, sketches, magazines, posters, paintings, sculptures and videos illustrate the evolution of sportswear and its influence on contemporary fashions. Jean Patou, Jeanne Lanvin, Gabrielle Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli were some of the interwar fashion design pioneers who found inspiration in the world of sports. The exhibition shows how they made sportswear fashionable in a wider range of contexts, including in everyday wardrobes. The importance of comfortable clothes is a recurrent theme, explaining why tracksuits and sneakers are now ubiquitous on the streets and on the catwalk, from Balenciaga to Off- White. The exhibition was curated by Sophie Lemahieu, Keeper of the museum’s post-1947 Fashion and Textiles Collections. The colourful and lively exhibition design is by BGC Studio.

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Musée des Arts Décoratifs
107 Rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris

Contact: P : +33 (0)1 44 55 57 50
madparis.fr

Tate Modern, London, Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection, Paris, K21 Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf, and Moderna Museet, Stockholm, have joined forces to present a major retrospective of the work of Mike Kelley, a key figure on the Californian scene during the decades 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.

This artist who defies categorization is among the most influential of the late twentieth century. His work formulates a critique of American society and its aberrations, oscillating between trashiness and a pop aesthetic, juggling between high culture, popular culture, and counter-culture. Appropriating and combining every technique: performance, music, drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and video, Mike Kelley invented and blazed his own artistic trail, one which has inspired several generations of artists. Disturbing rather than provocative, he takes on symbols, icons, and elements of individual and collective memory which he filters through his own practice, with a perspective that is at times unhinged, touching, irreverent, and melancholic.

The exhibition presents some of his most famous works, such as the Kandor cities (sculptures inspired by the Superman comic strip), which make up a spectacular installation, but also more intimate and fragile works which critique social, cultural, and family conditioning.

Bourse de Commerce
2 Rue de Viarmes
75001 Paris

General Inquiries: P : +33 (0)1 55 04 60 60
info.boursedecommerce@pinaultcollection.com
www.pinaultcollection.com

The musée des Arts décoratifs pays tribute to Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, now recognized as one of the most avant-garde figures of her generation. Organized as an immersive and sensory exploration into the designer’s universe, this retrospective merging fashion, contemporary art, design and science, revolves around eight themes that identify the very essence of van Herpen’s body of work.

Musée des Arts Décoratifs
107 Rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
P : +33 (0)1 44 55 57 50

Booking: reservation@madparis.fr
madparis.fr

Opening

Galerie 24b.
24 bis Rue Saint-Roch
75001 Paris

All Gone: The Finest of Street Culture 2023
Paris Official Book Launch

Long Story Short
23 Rue Charlot
75003 Paris

Louis Vuitton is pleased to invite you to discover its new fine jewelry collection in presence of Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director of Jewelry and Watches, Francesca Amfitheatrof.

Private event

Paris

Party organized by Coperni

Paris

Party organized by Fursac

Fursac invite you to kick off the year with some (real) good music. Rock inspirations and brick walls meet fresh beer and French fries for a party celebrating the FW24 vibes.

Private event

Paris

Contact: Karla Otto
mail2@karlaotto.com

On the occasion of the Parisian trade show Tranoï, Gunther presents the FW 24-25 collections.

Gunther is a Parisian brand of luxury-contemporary clothing. The label aims to offer a wardrobe at the crossroads of worlds, a hybrid aesthetic that brings together streetwear-inspired pieces and reinvented traditional classics. A timeless wardrobe that combines the contemporaneity of urban culture with classic sartorial inspiration. Made in France, produced in Parisian workshops, the brand is committed to ethical fashion and puts the environment at the heart of its concerns.

The Gaîté Lyrique
3bis, Rue Papin
75003 Paris

RSVP: Caroline Charrier
caroline.charrier@dresscodepress.com

Talk showroom celebrates Paris Men's Fashion Week.

Playground
118 Rue Turenne
75003 Paris

Tranoï Men & Pre Fall is an event dedicated to men's designers with a creative approach. This event, presented in partnership with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), showcases a selection of international designers with a strong and ambitious vision of fashion based on two fundamentals: creativity and expertise. Tranoï is inaugurating a unique space dedicated to Pre Fall, an opportunity for women's fashion designers and brands to anticipate the buying season and present their Autumn/Winter 24-25 collections at the start of the season. A selection of lifestyle collections completes the offer.

La Gaîté Lyrique
3bis Rue Papin
75003 Paris

Contact: Constance Dubois
constance.dubois@tranoi.com

Eat Dust Paris - 1 Anniversary

34 Rue Yves Toudic

75010 Paris

Mad Talk, the discussion forum that tackles the challenges of artistic practice. In collaboration with Tranoï, Mad will be discussing the integration of AI into the fashion design process. Speakers: Alphonse Maîtrepierre, designer of his eponymous brand, Sullivan Gumb, DA of Tranoï and Founder of the young annual magazine The Sœwer and Rodolphe de Turckheim, Consultant in Consumer Trends and Insights at NellyRodi.

The Gaîté Lyrique
3bis, Rue Papin
75003 Paris

Press Inquiries: Constance Dubois
constance@tranoi.com
www.tranoi.com

In collaboration with the fashion magazine NSS, Songzio celebrates its FW24 collection 'Night Thieves' at the historic Parisian club Silencio.

Silencio Club
142 Rue Montmartre
75002 Paris

Press Contact: Ritual Project
contact@ritualprojects.com

Cocktail organized by Stéphane Ashpool

Paris

Press Contact: Karla Otto
stephaneashpool@karlaotto.com

Showroom organized by Who's Next

Presenting the new collections of Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Beauty and Lifestyle brands to fashion industry professionals, Who’s Next is mainly aimed at buyers from all over the world. Agents, journalists, buying offices, stylists, schools and trend forecasters all meet at this leading industry event, to discover the new trends of the sector.
Since 2019, Who’s Next has been welcoming IMPACT: the event dedicated to sustainable brands and solutions.
In September 2020 WSN also welcomed Traffic: the event dedicated to innovative business development solutions for fashion brands and retailers.

In September 2021 WSN also started hosting Bijorhca, the event dedicated to the jewellery market.

Since September 2023, WSN welcomes Neonyt, the first trade show dedicated to sustainable fashion brands and solutions.

Saturday 20 January 2024 - 9h-19h

Sunday 21 January 2024 - 9h-19h

Monday 22 January 2024 - 9h-18h

This event is a B2B trade show reserved for fashion professionals with a badge.

Porte de Versailles
1 Place de la Porte de Versailles
75015 Paris

Contact: Hugo Howlett
P : +33 6 18 08 10 55
h.howlett@2e-bureau.com

Welcome Coffee

Rue Reaumur
75002 Paris

DJ Luca Garaboni
DJ Bad Spirit
Drinks
DJS Set

Showroom Massimo Sabbadin
41 Rue Chapon
75003 Paris