Want to discover fashion exhibitions without breaking the bank? In Paris, auction houses trade in the hammer for ephemeral catwalks, where couture pieces, rare sketches, iconic photographs and objets d’art are unveiled without spending a penny!
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 often, there’s nothing random about their programming… Most of these events fit into the effervescent Fashion Week calendar. It’s here, at the heart of this creative frenzy, that auction houses align themselves with the rhythm of the capital. Between two fashion shows or a cappuccino 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.
Follow us to discover these addresses that tailor Paris to your needs:
Yves Saint Laurent – Pierre Berger une Collection Intime, the free exhibition at Sotheby’s Paris
Would you like to enter the secret world of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé? From January 21 to 31, 2025, the auction house Sotheby’s Paris is opening its doors to a free exhibition unveiling a never-before-seen collection of furniture, objets d’art, drawings and photographs, offering an exclusive glimpse into the creative and intimate world of the legendary couple. A must-see between two Fashion Week events! [Read more]
A free fashion and haute couture exhibition in a sublime Paris auction house
The prestigious auction house, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, invites you to an exceptional free exhibition highlighting the latest Haute Couture pieces from the Didier Ludot collection, prior to their auction. A tribute to five decades of passion, with 350 iconic creations, including 80 by Yves Saint Laurent, to discover before they go under the hammer from January 24 to 29, 2025! [Read more]
Fashion Week: the free exhibition in the intimacy of Karl Lagerfeld at Sotheby’s
A free exhibition dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld comes to Paris! From January 24 to 31, 2025, the famous auction house Sotheby’s, on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, opens the doors to the fashion Kaiser’s private life, through sketches, unique pieces and personal objects. A great cultural/fashion bargain just in time for Fashion Week Haute Couture! [Read more]
Martin Margiela: a free fashion exhibition dedicated to the Belgian designer opens in the 11th arrondissement
A free exhibition dedicated to Martin Margiela takes over a disused building in the 11th arrondissement of Paris from January 25 to 26, 2025. Over 270 iconic and never-before-seen pieces will be on display, before a major auction. An unmissable fashion event on the eve of Haute Couture Fashion Week! [Read more]