Fashion aficionados, get ready for a thrilling year of exhibitions showcasing the epitome of style and design. From iconic dolls to supermodels and avant-garde designers, here are the top five must-see fashion exhibits globally in 2024.
- ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’
- Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
- Date: May 10 – September 2, 2024
- Immerse yourself in a sensory experience at The Met’s Costume Institute as it «reawakens» historic masterpieces using creative activations, including artificial intelligence, to convey the essence of garments that can no longer be worn.
- ‘Yuima Nakazato: Beyond Couture’
- Location: La Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode, Calais, France
- Date: June 15, 2024 – January 5, 2025
- Journey to northern France to explore the avant-garde creations of Japanese designer Yuima Nakazato. The exhibition will feature 50 couture pieces, highlighting Nakazato’s themes of nature, craftsmanship, and innovative manufacturing processes.
- ‘NAOMI’
- Location: Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK
- Date: June 22, 2024 – April 6, 2025
- Celebrate the 40-year career of supermodel Naomi Campbell at London’s V&A Museum. Admire around a hundred looks and discover her influence on culture, creative collaborations, and activism.
- ‘Barbie: The Exhibition’
- Location: The Design Museum, London, UK
- Date: July 5, 2024 – February 23, 2025
- Join the iconic Barbie on her journey from the Dream House to various vehicles and outfits. The exhibition at The Design Museum will showcase the cultural impact of the world’s most famous doll through design, fashion, and furnishings.
- ‘La Mode en mouvement’ [‘Fashion on the Move’]
- Location: Palais Galliera, Paris, France
- Date: Until September 7, 2025
- Experience the evolution of fashion from the 18th century to the present day at Palais Galliera in Paris. The exhibition explores everyday wear, sportswear, and the masculinization of women’s clothing, coinciding with the excitement of the Olympic Games in Paris.
Embark on a global fashion journey and witness the creativity, innovation, and cultural impact of these captivating exhibitions throughout 2024. Stay in the know with the latest trends and timeless masterpieces in the world of fashion.
