Autumn exhibitions
Autumn has quickly taken its place in Paris, and it's time to drink hot chocolates under a soft plaid in front of Netflix. But at Poinçon 22, we're choosing to slip through the raindrops to admire and be inspired by museums! To create the pieces of tomorrow, it's always a good idea to take inspiration from the greatest designers and, in keeping with our passion, to learn more about fashion, jewelry and French savoir-faire. Here's our selection of must-see fall exhibitions:
Henry Clarke / Galliera / Roger-Viollet
Gabrielle Chanel, fashion manifesto
To mark its reopening, the Palais Galliera, Paris' fashion museum, is staging a retrospective devoted to the iconic couturier, Gabrielle Chanel. From October 1 to March 14, 2021, you'll be able to discover more than 350 of her pieces on display over an area of 1,500m², revealing the genius of the iconic 20th-century designer.
The exhibition is divided into two parts: the first, chronological, takes you through ten chapters of Gabrielle Chanel's evolution through her brand and creations. From the little black dresses to the more sophisticated ones of the 30s, you'll discover the transformation of the designer's style and chic. Beyond the world of couture, the exhibition also traces her passion for jewelry and perfumes, with one room dedicated to the famous No. 5, created in 1921.
The second part is thematic, allowing you to stroll from iconic to fabulous pieces to decipher and admire the Chanel style. From tweed suits to the house's legendary bags, you'll also be able to admire a selection of jewelry and haute joaillerie to fully immerse yourself in the world of Gabrielle Chanel. A bubble of style and chic to discover right now!
Precious stones, from minerals to jewelry
From September 16, 2020 to June 14, 2021, the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, in partnership with jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels, unveils an exhibition to admire the Earth's jewels. An exhibition in the heart of the Jardin des Plantes that will add a sparkle to the Grand Gallery of Evolution. Over 800 pieces from the interrelated worlds of mineralogy, gemology and jewelry.
Diamonds, rubies, emeralds, aquamarines... Discover all the stages in the formation of minerals and the creation of precious stones, and discover the secrets of these coveted gems. At the same time, the gallery traces the evolution of art and jewelry since prehistoric times, and their symbolism. It also showcases over 200 creations by Van Cleef & Arpels, illustrating how these gems and minerals can be sublimated by Man.
We recommend that you stroll through the rooms, between colors and light effects, to immerse yourself in the precious world of jewelry. The tour is punctuated by scientific discoveries, history and explanatory videos. It's the ideal place to discover or rediscover the jewels of the Earth, and the expertise and excellence of French craftsmen!
Jardin des plantes de Paris
Richard Avedon for {Harper's Bazaar}, December 1959
Harper's Bazaar, the first fashion magazine
After being interrupted due to the health crisis, the Harper's Bazaar magazine exhibition resumes until January 3, 2021. It takes up residence in the heart of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, whose fashion galleries have recently been renovated. The famous magazine retraces 150 years of fashion through its covers, illustrated iconic outfits, shots by great photographers and articles weaving the fashion of tomorrow.
You'll discover more than 50 couture and ready-to-wear creations from the museum's collections, combined with iconic pieces from the magazine. Photographs by the magazine's most famous photographers are also on display, immersing you in the world of Harper's Bazaar. Last but not least, a tribute is paid to the women who shaped fashion through their work, the magazine's great editors: Diana Vreeland, Carmel Show or Alexey Brodovitch and Glenda Bailey.
A perfect harmony of couture, photography and literature, which allows us to sail through the museum's 1500m² dedicated to fashion, without ever getting bored.