WEAVING EMBROIDERING EMBELLISHING AT THE PALAIS GALLIERA

The exhibition Weaving Embroidering Embellishing The Crafts and Trades of Fashion takes place at the Palais Galliera in Paris from December thirteen two thousand twenty five to October eighteen two thousand twenty six.
It highlights the decorative skills used in fashion and accessories including weaving printing embroidery lace making and artificial flower creation.
The central motif of the exhibition is the flower a recurring element in textile arts since the eighteenth century chosen for its ability to showcase texture colour and volume in countless variations.

Through more than three hundred fifty pieces including garments accessories photographs textile samples and tools the exhibition presents both historic haute couture houses and contemporary creators.
Visitors can discover the work of renowned ateliers such as Lesage and Hurel as well as emerging talents like Baqué Molinié and Aurélia Leblanc.
Special tables equipped with magnifying lenses allow a close view of the meticulous gestures that bring these materials to life such as the encounter between printed petals and embroidered silk or the way a leaf is shaped into a three dimensional form.

This exhibition reconnects with the spirit of exploring fashion craftsmanship at the heart of Paris.
It shines a light on the artisans who work behind the scenes of runway collections including embroiderers feather workers textile designers and makers of artificial flowers.
It also reminds visitors that fashion creation relies on a delicate balance of tradition innovation and transmission.