Les Arts Décoratifs
Rue de Rivoli 107
75001 Paris
Déboutonner la mode
Until 19th July 2015
L’exposition Déboutonner la mode est l’occasion de dévoiler une collection unique au monde de plus de 3000 boutons avec une sélection de plus de 100 vêtements et accessoires de mode féminine et masculine choisis parmi les couturiers les plus emblématiques tels que Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier ou encore Patrick Kelly… Acquise en 2012, cette collection a reçu le statut d’œuvre d’intérêt patrimonial majeur par la Commission consultative des Trésors Nationaux.
This exhibition is the first opportunity to unveil a unique collection of over 3,000 buttons, accompanied by a selection of more than 100 male and female fashion costumes and accessories chosen from the most iconic designers such as Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier and Patrick Kelly. Acquired in 2012, this collection was awarded the status of a major work of heritage interest by the Advisory Committee for National Treasures. Dating from the 18th to the 20th century, these objects, small in size, are true works of art due to the quality of the materials and techniques used in their manufacture. This collection, assembled by Loïc Allio, is exemplary for its variety, richness and eclecticism. Among the exceptional pieces are a woman's portrait in the style of Fragonard, a trio of buttons inspired by La Fontaine's fables of the goldsmith Falize Lucien, a set of eight birds painted on porcelain by Camille Naudot and finally a series of 792 pieces by the sculptor Henri Hamm. The 'paruriers' Jean Clement and Francois Hugo and artists Jean Arp and Alberto Giacometti worked for the famous fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, like Maurice de Vlaminck with the fashion designer Paul Poiret. The fashion houses Dior, Balenciaga, Madame Grès, Givenchy, Balmain and Yves Saint Laurent, in turn, favoured the work of the jewellers Francis Winter and Roger Jean-Pierre. We also discover creations by Sonia Delaunay and Line Vautrin.
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11.00 - 18.00, Thursday until 21.00
Admission: €11
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