Moments in Fashion History
Comrade Cardin
Ever since his first visit in 1963, Pierre Cardin had a fascination for the Soviet Union. His early Space Age collections were profoundly inspired by Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering flight and...
Comrade Cardin
Ever since his first visit in 1963, Pierre Cardin had a fascination for the Soviet Union. His early Space Age collections were profoundly inspired by Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering flight and...
"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/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
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
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...
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.