Moments in Fashion History

"The Most Expensive Dress in the World"

"The Most Expensive Dress in the World"

On May 15th, 1968, French jeweler Arnaud Clerc organized the first ever International Diamond Fair in Paris. Paco Rabanne dressed Françoise Hardy for the occasion in one of his iconic metal dresses....

"The Most Expensive Dress in the World"

On May 15th, 1968, French jeweler Arnaud Clerc organized the first ever International Diamond Fair in Paris. Paco Rabanne dressed Françoise Hardy for the occasion in one of his iconic metal dresses....

Martin Margiela's Spring/Summer 1990 collection in Paris Photo by Jean-Claude Coutausse

Martin Margiela S/S 1990

On October 19th, emerging designer Martin Margiela staged his Spring / Summer 1990 collection, not in the lavish tents overlooked by the Musée du Louvre, but in the 20th arrondissement...

Martin Margiela S/S 1990

On October 19th, emerging designer Martin Margiela staged his Spring / Summer 1990 collection, not in the lavish tents overlooked by the Musée du Louvre, but in the 20th arrondissement...

Dior in the Soviet Union

Dior in the Soviet Union

In June 1959, Dior sent 12 models to the Soviet Union to showcase their latest collection, designed by the newly-appointed Yves Saint Laurent. Nikita Krushchev had just lifted the ban...

Dior in the Soviet Union

In June 1959, Dior sent 12 models to the Soviet Union to showcase their latest collection, designed by the newly-appointed Yves Saint Laurent. Nikita Krushchev had just lifted the ban...

Le Centre 57

Le Centre 57

On April 22nd, 1983, Paco Rabanne inaugurated Le Centre 57 at 57 Blvd de la Villette.Originally a hot air balloon factory, this warehouse had served him as a space to...

Le Centre 57

On April 22nd, 1983, Paco Rabanne inaugurated Le Centre 57 at 57 Blvd de la Villette.Originally a hot air balloon factory, this warehouse had served him as a space to...

The opera scene of the Théatre de la Mode, designed by Christian Bérard. Photographed by Horst P. Horst, Vogue ,June 1, 1946.

Le Théatre de la Mode

In 1945, L’Entraide Française sought the help of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne to revitalise France’s soft power.

Le Théatre de la Mode

In 1945, L’Entraide Française sought the help of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne to revitalise France’s soft power.

Kenzo at the end of of his Spring-Summer collection showcase on October 19, 1983 at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte in France. Courtesy Pierre Guillaud/ AFP

Kenzo S/S 1984

For the presentation of his SS 1984 collection, Kenzo Takada organized a fashion parade in the Château de Maisons-Laffitte. The 2000 guests indulged in gambling, buffets, champagne, concerts, and a...

Kenzo S/S 1984

For the presentation of his SS 1984 collection, Kenzo Takada organized a fashion parade in the Château de Maisons-Laffitte. The 2000 guests indulged in gambling, buffets, champagne, concerts, and a...