All the reasons for you to visit the new Palais Galliera fashion show

Currently closed for renovation, the Palais Galliera has left the fashion fans with a broken heart. The space, which is one of the most well-known places of the Paris fashion universe, has already hosted several breathtaking exhibitions. But if you have bought tickets for the City of Light don’t worry, the exhibition “Back Side, Fashion from Behind” will open this summer at the Bourdelle museum.

In a society obsessed with faces, the exhibition approaches our relationship with our body and our backs. This theme is a great reflection from the social and psychological point of view. After all, this body part is a reminder of our limitations. The back is hidden from the eyes, but fashion still enhance, carries it and transforms it. It being a favorite part of great designers.

Whether is completely bare, ornate or even covered by the illusion of volume, more than 100 pieces that will be exhibited include prêt-à-porter, high fashion and even work clothes on a journey from the 18th century to the present day. the exhibition contemplates creations of designers such as John Galliano, Balenciaga, Azzedine Alaïa and more. To the experience be complete, it will also be presented with a selection of negatives extracts of films and photographs.

The exhibition will be open from July 5 until November 17. At the Bourdelle Museum, 18 rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris.