until Sunday July 12 2026

Musée du quai Branly
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Africa Fashion at the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac runs from March 31 to July 12, 2026 and offers a vibrant exploration of contemporary African fashion, bringing together traditional textiles, garments, and avant-garde creations from across the continent.

Curated by Christine Checinska (Victoria and Albert Museum), Hélène Joubert and Christine Barthe, this exhibition highlights how African designers and cultural producers have reshaped sartorial languages over recent decades. It draws a dialogue between historical heritage and cutting-edge innovation, reflecting the role of fashion as a dynamic form of identity, cultural dialogue, and social commentary.

Featuring garments, accessories, fabrics, and visual material rarely seen outside Africa, the show traces stylistic currents that extend from Lagos, Dakar, and Johannesburg to global fashion capitals. It situates fashion not merely as dress but as a site of storytelling, resistance, and creative agency.