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From Versace Prints to Lancel Pipes: Men's Fashion on Display in Paris
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From Versace Prints to Lancel Pipes: Men's Fashion on Display in Paris

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paris is hosting exhibitions on fashion icons Versace and Lancel, coinciding with the men's ready-to-wear fashion week for Summer 2027.
  • The Versace exhibition at the Maillol Museum showcases the designer's creative universe, including his signature silk shirts and bold prints from the 1980s and 90s.
  • Lancel celebrates its 150th anniversary with an exhibition at its flagship store, tracing its history from pipe makers to luxury leather goods and travel accessories.

Paris is currently a hub for fashion enthusiasts, with multiple exhibitions celebrating iconic designers and brands coinciding with the men's ready-to-wear fashion week for Summer 2027. These events offer a deep dive into the creative legacies of figures like Gianni Versace and the storied history of brands such as Lancel and Pomellato.

The Maillol Museum is hosting a retrospective on Gianni Versace, running until September 6. The exhibition explores the entire creative universe of the late Italian designer, who was tragically murdered in Miami in 1997. Visitors can experience Versace's iconic silk shirts, known for their striking prints and baroque influences, which defined his success in the 1980s and 1990s. The display also features his feminine creations, tableware, and a wealth of photographs and videos, reflecting his era-defining style.

not chronological, but thematic

— Marta FranceschiniThe curator describing the approach to the Lancel exhibition.

Meanwhile, Lancel is marking its 150th anniversary with a significant exhibition at its flagship store near the Place de l'Opéra. Founded in 1876, the brand, often compared to Longchamp but with less global projection, began its journey by crafting pipes and their cases. Over time, Lancel expanded into the world of leather goods and travel accessories. The exhibition, which runs until December 23, showcases hundreds of items from Lancel's archives, including its early pipes, large suitcases, trunks, handbags, and other leather objects. Curated thematically rather than chronologically, the exhibition explores "invention, beauty, utility, and pleasure," featuring notable pieces like the Daligramme bag, inspired by Salvador Dalí's alphabet, with whom the maison collaborated in the 1970s.

Additionally, from Wednesday until July 20, the Palais de Tokyo will host "Pomellato, le joaillier révolutionnaire" (Pomellato, the revolutionary jeweler). This exhibition celebrates the upcoming 50th anniversary in 2027 of the pioneering firm known for its ready-to-wear jewelry designed for everyday wear. The display will feature Pomellato's exquisite jewelry alongside photographs by renowned artists such as Horst P. Horst, Helmut Newton, and Michel Comte.

invention, beauty, utility, and pleasure

— Marta FranceschiniThe curator describing the themes of the Lancel exhibition.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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