Exhibition
The exhibition «Memory of an Elegant Woman» that I designed with the scientific collaboration of the Palais Galliera, the fashion museum of the city of Paris, pays tribute to Françoise PETIT, who worked for more than forty years for two prestigious french fashion houses : Lanvin and Chanel.
Through Françoise's story, the exhibition highlights the profession of the first saleswoman in Parisian Haute Couture houses and the golden age of Haute Couture from 1920 to 1970. The itinerary reveals her fashion archives including photos of Lanvin models, photos of Frères Séeberger, fashion magazines, jewelry, work clothes, evening dresses, handbags and shoes.
Collaborators :
- Sophie Grossiord, General Curator, fashion department 1st half of the 20th century at the Palais Galliera. Scientific collaboration
- Sylvie Roy, Responsible of the documentary fund and archives at the Palais Galliera. Scientific collaboration
- Bérangère Grée, Assistant Mayor for cultural affairs and heritage, town hall of the 16th arrondissement. Project monitoring
- Graziella Tron, Technical Adviser for cultural affairs and Guillaume Vallot, Graphic designer, town hall of the 16th arrondissement
- Pauline Quéru, Professional photographer, making photographs on the gates of the town hall and exhibition brochure
A few figures :
- Public transport advertising campaign, 96 posters positioned on “Culture” panels in Paris metro stations
- 11 photographic panels hanging on the gates of the town hall
- Exhibition attendance: more than 5,500 visitors
- Exhibition surface area : 200 square meters
- More than 250 items exposed
Video excerpt from the 1st room of the exhibition.
You can also contact me by e-mail to obtain a digital copy of the exhibition brochure.
