Coco Chanel's flair and creativity will be on show in Paris from October XNUMXst. Il Palais Galliera Museum reopens after two years and does so with the first retrospective that the French organizes on the great stylist of the twentieth century. Palais Galliera, closed from 16 July 2018, thus resumes its activity thanks to the extraordinary exhibition on Gabrielle Chanel, aka Coco.
The exhibition, which will be open until March 14, 2021, is curated by Olivier Sallard who is one of the world's greatest fashion historians. The retrospective, the first of its kind on the couturière's creations, is divided into ten chapters and is divided into 350 pieces on display. A real exursus that, through the Chanel style, tells the changes in ours contemporary society.
The Palais Galliera museum
From 2019 Palais Galliera it is the first permanent fashion exhibition center. The new section of the museum, in homage to the founder of the house, is called “The Gabrielle Chanel rooms” and is located in the basement of the building. It is a space dedicated specifically to the history of fashion, from the XNUMXth century to the present day. All this thanks also to the contribution of Maison Chanel, the fashion house founded by the legendary Coco.
The maison, known all over the world, represents a luxury brand that ranges from clothes to perfumes, accessories, destined for haute couture and even prêt-à-porter. The fashion house is owned by the Wertheimer brothers, nephews of Pierre Wertheimer, one of Coco Chanel's long-standing business partners.
Chanel, the unmistakable style of elegance
There is no doubt that Coco Chanel was and still remains one of the most beloved designers in the history of world costume. His creations have given life to an unmistakable, unique, recognizable style among all the others. In a century, there have been many passing fashions but, having a Chanel garment in wardrobe, it always remains a great privilege. A dress or accessory bearing the label of the noble maison represents a purchase that is an investment and that imposes itself on every ephemeral trend of the moment.
The great stylist also delighted in mixing intense fragrances to be used for perfumes. Among these the famous Chanel N.5, the favorite of Marylin Monroe. In fact, the famous Hollywood actress, who asked her what she wore to go to bed, replied: “Just two drops of Chanel N.5”.
(On the cover the famous French designer in a vintage photo)