Vogue Paris 1920

Exhibition from 2 October 2021 until 30 January 2022 at Parisian City Fashion Museum, Palais Galliera

Palais Galliera presents a major new exhibition celebrating 100 years of Vogue Paris magazine

16 Octobre 2021 - 06:30

David Bailey, Catherine Deneuve, Vogue Paris May 1966, Archives Vogue Press©David Bailey

Vogue Paris magazine founded by Condé Nast publishers in 1920

Founded by Condé Nast in 1920, Vogue Paris is the oldest French magazine still published today, besides being the only title in the group that bears the name of a city rather than a country. Paris is still regarded as the capital of fashion, and is portrayed as the epicenter of cultural and artistic life. The Parisienne is regarded as the embodiment of the Vogue Woman.

Illustration Christian Bérard, Alix dress, Vogue Paris, October 1938, Collection Palais Galliera©Christian Bérard/Paris Musées, Palais Galliera

Mirror of its time

A mirror of its time and a champion of creativity, Vogue Paris has always been a major player in fashion, reflecting or challenging notions of taste, beauty and elegance.

The exhibition, curated by Sylvie Lécallier, head of the Palais Galliera photo collection, assisted by Juliette Chaussat, with Adrien Rovero as artistic director, traces the history of magazine through its editors-in-chief. Beginning with Michel de Brunhoff, via Edmonde Charles-Roux, Francine Crescent and Carine Roitfeld, to Emmanuelle Alt.

These exceptional personalities coloured Vogue Paris with their unique character and their commitment to elegance.

David Sims, Kate Moss in a Gucci bolero, directed by Joe McKenna, Vogue Paris cover March 2004©David Sims/Paris Musées, Palais Galliera

The role of illustrators and photographers

The talent of great illustrators and photographers are highlighted in the show, especially those who have played an essential role in the making of the monthly magazine : Hoyningen-Huene, Horst, Bourdin, Klein, Newton, Watson, Lindbergh, Testino, Inez & Vinoodh are among those who produced stunning spreads for Vogue Paris.

Chronologically, the number of spotlights displays pay tribute to the magazine’s faithful collaborators, highlighting the special relationship that Vogue Paris consistently maintained with great couturiers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld, to mention only two of many extraordinary talents. The Vogue Woman is epitomized here by Catherine Deneuve and Kate Moss, two women who posed for most of the cover pages.

Illustration René Gruau, Lanvin-Castillo tailor, Reveillon dress, Vogue Paris March 1957, Archives Vogue Paris©Société René Gruau

Contents of the show

Around 400 items have been assembled for the exhibition, mainly from the magazine’s archives and included photographs, illustrations, magazines, documents and films – as well as more than fifteen haute couture and prêt-à-porter models.

Catalogue edited by Sylvie Lécallier, Editions Paris Musées, priced at 49 €.

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