Would you like an inspiring museum visit? From Haute Couture to Sneakers, from iconic designers: inside to cultural fashion stories: This summer there are impressive fashion exhibitions on the program at home and abroad. Fashionunited introduces you to 13 exhibitions in Europe that shed light on fashion from surprising perspectives.
‘Fashion & Interiors. A gendered Affair ‘in Momu in Antwerp, Belgium
The exhibition ‘Fashion & Interiors. A gendered Affair ‘in the Antwerp fashion museum examines the relationship between fashion and interior. In the 19th century, people decorated themselves with beautiful clothes and also designed their houses beautifully. According to the museum, clothing and furnishings belong together. Later, designers like Adolf Loos and Le Corbusier wanted things that are practical and simple, without too much decoration. The momu shows how clothing from modern designers: inside, like Ann Demeulemeester and Raf Simons and interior, had more to do with each other.
The exhibition runs until August 3, 2025.
‘Rick Owens, Temple of Love’ in the Palais Galliera in Paris, France
The exhibition will soon be Rick Owens, Temple of Love To be seen in the Palais Galliera in Paris, the first major overview exhibition by the avant-garde fashion designer Rick Owens. In the museum, works are exhibited from his beginnings in Los Angeles to his latest collections. Owens’ designs are inspired by spiritual rituals, art, literature and classic Hollywood films. It often uses recycled materials and is characterized by dark, simple colors, especially black and its characteristic gray (“dust”).
The exhibition includes more than 100 designs, personal documents, videos and installations. The important role of his wife Michèle Lamy is also illuminated. Outside the museum, there are pictures covered with fabric and in the garden there are specially designed concrete sculptures that are inspired by its furniture line. “This exhibition is a monumental or love, beauty and diversity, whereby the museum turns into a ‘temple’ of creation,” said the museum.
The exhibition runs from June 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026.
‘Sneaker Evolution’ in the shoe district in Waalwijk, Netherlands
The exhibition Sneaker Evolution In the shoe district in Waalwijk, the history and development of sneakers illuminates, from the invention of the vulcanized sole in the 19th century to modern innovations such as 3D printing and upcycling. With around 150 iconic models, the exhibition shows how Sneakers influence technical breakthroughs, sporting performance and culture. Particular attention is paid to sustainability, new materials and production methods.
The exhibition can be seen from May 24, 2025 to April 2026.
‘Gianni Versace Retrospective’ in Arches London Bridge in London, United Kingdom
After successful stations in the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Sweden and Spain, the celebrated Gianni Versace exhibition stops in the United Kingdom for the first time this summer. Around 450 original vintage pieces from the work of the Italian fashion house are presented in the Arches London Bridge-the largest Versace retrospective to date, which has ever been shown on British soil.
The exhibition can be seen from July 16. The end date is not yet known.
‘Worth, Inventing Haute Couture’ in the Petit Palais in Paris, France
For the first time, the Petit Palais in Paris presents a large -scale exhibition on the French fashion house Worth, which was founded in 1858 by Charles Frederick Worth. The exhibition “Worth, Inventing Haute Couture” shows more than 400 custom -made pieces – from clothes and jackets to paintings. “Worth” illuminates the artistic vision and the inheritance of several generations of the Worth dynasty. The exhibition offers a unique insight into the history of the European elite and the roots of couture mode.
The exhibition can still be seen until September 7, 2025.
‘Say Yes’ in the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, Netherlands
The exhibition is in the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam Say Yes – trends in international bridal fashion To see in bridal fashion from all over the world. The exhibition shows drafts by Zuhair Murad, Mart Visser, Gucci and Bas Kosters, among others, and highlights topics such as personal style, diversity, sustainability and cultural connection. In addition to clothes, accessories and jewelry can also be seen.
The exhibition runs until October 26, 2025.
’40+ Years of Stijl ‘in Mode & Kant Museum in Brussels, Belgium
Fashion pioneer Sonja Noël looks back on 40 years of Stijl, her boutique, who brought the Brussels Dansaertwijk to the menu in 1984. In the Mode & Kant Museum, the exhibition 40+ Years of Stijl shows more than 60 silhouettes from Stijl’s archive, curated by her daughter Aja Noël. The exhibition illuminates the role of Stijl as a springboard for avant-garde designers: inside like Dries van Noten and Martin Margiela and as a driving force behind the creative bloom of the quarter. Noël calls the project emotionally, instructive and a tangible reflection of your vision.
The exhibition runs until January 11, 2026.
‘Rococo Reboot!’ Modemuseum hate, Belgium
The exhibition is in the Hasselt fashion museum Rococo Reboot! to see in which the rococo style of the 18th century is viewed from a contemporary perspective. Visitors: Discover original pieces from the time, modern fashion and art inspired by the Rococo, sensual experiences and AI reconstructions of men’s fashion. The artist Volker Hermes’ hidden portraits are also part of the exhibition.
The exhibition runs until February 22, 2026.
‘Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025’ in Armani/Silo’s in Milan, Italy
Giorgio Armani celebrates Armani Privé for 20 years with a large exhibition in the Armani/Silos Museum in Milan. The exhibition with the title Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025, Twenty Years of Haute Couture Shows 150 couture pieces from the past two decades, which Armani selected itself. The exhibition illuminates Armanani’s simple, timeless aesthetics and his craftsmanship, which survives trends. For the first time, these haute couture creations presented in Paris can be seen in Milan.
The exhibition can be visited until December 28th.
‘Cartier’ in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, United Kingdom
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London presents the Cartier exhibition, which illuminates the rich history and the influence of the famous French jewel house. The exhibition shows 350 pieces of jewelry and objects – including Tiaras, Broschen and Rings – from museums, private collections and the British royal family. Iconic pieces such as the Williamson Pink Diamond Brosche by Queen Elizabeth II, the Tiara, which was worn by Rihanna, and the engagement ring from Grace Kelly can be admired. The exhibition not only explores Cartiers Glamor, but also the legacy, the cultural influences and the close connection to the British royal family.
The exhibition runs until November 16, 2025.
‘Wax’ in the Musée de l’Homme in Paris, France
The Musée de l’Homme in Paris dedicates the Musée de l’Homme in Paris an exhibition on the rich history of the colorful cotton wax. Although the cotton fabric is often considered purely African, wax proves to be a global migration product. The exhibition with the simple title “Wax” is part of the museum program on migration. The exhibition tells the story of wax about three continents: from its origin in Indonesia, inspired by batik techniques, and industrial production in Europe to cultural anchoring in West and central Africa.
Visitors: Inside not only the historical development, but also the current role of wax in fashion, art and design. Controversies about cultural appropriation and colonial legacy are discussed. The history of the “Nanas Benz” from Togo is also discussed: influential business women who made a wax in the 1960s with the trade with wax and thus contributed to the popularity of brands like Vlisco. The exhibition shows that wax is more than just a fabric – it is a symbol of identity, entrepreneurship and intercultural history.
The exhibition runs until September 7, 2025.
‘S’Habiller en artiste, L’Artiste et le vêtement’ in the Louvre-Lens Museum in Lens, France
In the Louvre-Lenens in the French city of Lens, an exhibition called S’Habiller en artiste, l’Artiste et le vêtement (“Clothing as an artist: in, artist: in and the clothes” in German). The exhibition examines the relationship between artists: inside and clothing. Using paintings, sculptures and textiles from different epochs and styles, it is shown how artists: on the inside expressed their identity through their clothes. The highlights include self -portraits of Rembrandt van Rijn with changing clothes, three dresses by Yves Saint Laurent, who are inspired by art history, and striking pieces by Surrealist: inside like Salvador Dalí.
The exhibition runs until July 21.
‘Au Fil de l’Or’ in the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, France
In Paris, the exhibition ‘Au Fil de l’Or’ (“Thread from Gold” in German) runs in the Musée du Quai Branly. The exhibition is about gold and textiles. The exhibition shows pieces from regions such as the Maghreb, the Middle East, India, China and Japan, where the combination of gold with textiles is centuries -old. Using cafts, Saris, Kimonos and embroidery, the rich tradition of golden fabrics from different cultures is shown. 14 Haute-Couture creations by the Chinese designer Guo Pei can also be seen, including her famous yellow dress, which Rihanna wore at the Met Gala 2015.
The exhibition runs until July 6th.
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