MAD.
Where fashion becomes art.
At the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, fashion, craftsmanship and design meet across centuries. From extraordinary couture creations to contemporary photography and experimental objects, the museum reveals the creative imagination behind the things we wear, use and treasure.
THE ART
OF CONTRAST.
A photograph becomes an icon. A couture silhouette becomes a work of art. At MAD, fashion is never simply clothing: it is an expression of identity, imagination and cultural history.
FASHION
WITHOUT
LIMITS.
30 September 2026 — 4 April 2027
Celebrating four decades of fashion exhibitions at the museum, Look! follows the extraordinary journey of a garment: from the designer's imagination and the couture atelier to the runway, the museum collection and the conservation studio. Historic silhouettes meet contemporary creations in a celebration of fashion as both craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
THE
POWER
OF IMAGE.
2 October 2026 — 2 May 2027
Colour, identity and extraordinary visual storytelling define the work of Brazilian fashion photographer Rafael Pavarotti. Bringing together more than 130 photographs, this exhibition explores his distinctive vision through fashion imagery, iconic magazine covers and portraits of international cultural figures.
OBJECTS
WITH A VOICE.
At the meeting point of art, material and imagination, contemporary designers transform familiar techniques into unexpected forms. Bamboo becomes sculpture; feathers become intricate expressions of craftsmanship.
Paris > Kyoto > Paris
10 September 2026 — 3 January 2027
Marion Delarue. Pierre, plume, ciseaux !
6 October 2026 — 10 January 2027
THE
SHAPE
OF IDEAS.
Four Designers Returning from Japan
10 September 2026 — 3 January 2027
Four designers — Nina Fradet, Tony Jouanneau, Felipe Ribon and Marion Vidal — explore the creative possibilities opened by their residencies at Villa Kujoyama in Kyoto. Their works bring Japanese craft traditions, material experimentation and contemporary French design into conversation with the museum's collections.
BEYOND
THE
RUNWAY.
Beyond the exhibition galleries lies a quieter world. Garments are documented, protected, studied and preserved for future generations. These unseen spaces are essential to the museum's work — transforming fragile creations into a lasting record of fashion history.
A rare glimpse into the care and expertise behind the extraordinary pieces presented at MAD.
A WORLD
OF CREATION.
Centuries of creativity, under one roof.
Located beside the Louvre, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs brings together decorative arts, fashion, jewellery, furniture, graphic arts and design. Its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions reveal how artistic invention shapes everyday life.
75001 Paris, France
Closed Mondays