#Musee des Arts Decoratifs

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Carla van de Puttelaar for Iris van Herpen, various collections (2020).

A Major Retrospective Celebrates Iris van Herpen’s Mesmerizing Designs at the Intersection of Art, Fashion, and Science

Water, skeletons, and the origins of life usher in a major retrospective of the exquisite, otherworldly garments of Iris van Herpen (previously). On view now at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Sculpting the Senses is a celebration of the Dutch designer’s groundbreaking contributions to fashion, particularly her collaborative sensibilities and interest in working across art and science.

“Epicycle” dress, ‘Hypnosis’ collection (2019), glass organza, crepe, PetG, mylar. Image © Dominique Maitre

Luigi and Iango for Iris van Herpen, “Skeleton Dress,” in collaboration with Isaie Bloch, ‘Capriole Collection’ (2020)

Left: “Suminagashi” dress, ‘Hypnosis’ collection (2019), polyurethane, mylar, tulle. Image © Dominique Maitre. Right: “Epicycle” dress, ‘Hypnosis’ collection (2019), glass organza, crepe, PetG, mylar. Image © Dominique Maitre

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Iris Van Herpen

The beauty of having friends coming to town is that they take you to places you might not have thought of going, because there are already so many places/shows/museums to go to.

I wasn’t familiar with designer Iris Van Herpen but my friend Claire suggested the exhibition as it was a rainy day when we were meeting up. Turned out while I didn’t know her name I recognized her gorgeous dresses (and the many celebrities who wore them). Each piece is a work of art… and you wonder how you could even wear any (and seat or do anything besides posing in them).

It was a great visit and another museum (Musée des Arts Décoratifs) I will put on the list of places I need to check their exhibitions from now on.

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IRIS VAN HERPEN - 'SCULPTING THE SENSES'

Impression of the Iris van Herpen retrospective exhibition in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France. The exhibition runs until April 28.

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Dutch Royal Family - Queen Máxima wearing an Iris van Herpen dress as she attends the opening of the exhibition 'Iris van Herpen : Sculpting the Senses' at Musee Des Arts Decoratifs in Paris | November 28, 2023

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Mucha, Musee des Arts Decoratifs, 1900

Paris, France --- This exquisite Art Nouveau interior was designed by Alphonse Marie Mucha in 1900 for the Parisian jeweler, Georges Fouquet. The interior has been reconstructed in the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris to preserve its beauty and artistic importance. --- Image by © Massimo Listri/CORBIS

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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended the opening of the Sculpting the Senses exhibition by Iris van Herpen at Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. November 28, 2023.

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Jeanne Lanvin designed this austere evening gown in 1934. The ivory crepe is all innocence whilst the lamé shoulder cape and belt hints at something exciting ahead. Via Musee des Arts Decoratif.

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Henry Cros | Sculpteur et Dessinateur https://www.artlimited.net/agenda/henry-cros-sculpteur-et-dessinateur-musee-des-arts-decoratifs-paris/fr/7585783

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Annees 80. Mode, Design et Graphism En France

Now through April 16, 2023, the Musee des Art Decoratifs, aka MAD in Paris, has a show called The 1980s: Fashion, Design and Graphic Design in France. It boasts over 700 different items including furniture, fashion designs, posters, photos, even album covers and fanzines from an era they say “represented a joyful clash of styles and how that memorable decade filled the worlds of fashion, design and graphic arts with a spontaneity and freedom.”

You see here a dress in leather with enormous shoulder pads by Claude Montana which actually dates to 1979.  Such shoulder pads were found in almost every women’s silhouette for a time and you could even buy a camisole with shoulder pads built into it in order to update an outfit that did not have them. Yes, they were that necessary to happiness. The usual explanation was the move of more women into corporate leadership roles and the need to copy the size of men’s shoulder pads, but honestly, they were huge. Far bigger than what I saw in men’s tailored clothing.

You can find more information here regarding tickets etc: https://madparis.fr/Annees-80-Mode-design-et-graphisme-en-France-2292

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Death of the Department Store

https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/n18/rosemary-hill/at-the-musee-des-arts-decoratifs

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Iris van Herpen in collaboration with Perry Hall, “Fractal Flows” dress, ‘Sensory Seas’ collection (2020), glass organza, Komon Kobo, tulle. Image © Dominique Maitre

A Major Retrospective Celebrates Iris van Herpen’s Mesmerizing Designs at the Intersection of Art, Fashion, and Science

Water, skeletons, and the origins of life usher in a major retrospective of the exquisite, otherworldly garments of Iris van Herpen (previously). On view now at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Sculpting the Senses is a celebration of the Dutch designer’s groundbreaking contributions to fashion, particularly her collaborative sensibilities and interest in working across art and science.

“Arachne bustier,” ‘Meta Morphism’ collection (2022), polyester silk, mylar, tulle, Swarovski crystals, embroidery thread, stainless steel. Image © Dominique Maitre

David Uzochukwu for Iris van Herpen, “Hydrozoa Dress,” ‘Sensory Seas’ collection'(2020). Right: David Uzochukwu for Iris van Herpen, “Sensory Seas Dress” and “Nautiloid Dress,” ‘Sensory Seas’ collection (2020)

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Through the Years → Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (1,469/∞) 28 November 2023 | Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attends the "Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses" Exhibition at Musee Des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/Getty Images)

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Exhibition at Musée Des Arts Décoratifs Explores the Fusion of Sports and Fashion Worlds

Should your intrigue encompass both sports and fashion, ensure you read the blog to its completion at https://www.activewearmanufacturer.com/exhibition-at-musee-des-arts-decoratifs-exploring-the-worlds-of-sports-and-fashion/.

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Dutch Royal Family - Queen Maxima and Brigitte Macron during the opening of Sculpting the Senses exhibition by Iris van Herpen at Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris | November 28, 2023

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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended the opening of the Sculpting the Senses exhibition by Iris van Herpen at Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. November 28, 2023.

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I have never found a reliable source on the "bats were a symbol of homosexuality" thing, unfortunately, but the Japonisme thing is legit and these ARE beautiful!

(the bat anklet was supposedly a gift for Natalie Clifford Barney from actress and courtesan Liane de Pougy, though some say it was from one of her other lovers. Pougy did commission the moonstone ring for her, though- Barney's sister Laura confirmed its provenance when she donated it to the Musee des Arts Decoratifs)

René Lalique was born #OTD (6 April 1860 - 1 May 1945). Since it's also still #BatAppreciationWeek, here are a few of Lalique's many bats!

1. bat anklet c.1898-9; gold, enamel, antique & rose diamond, opal 2. bat ring c.1899; silver, enamel, moonstone, gold both Musée des Arts décoratifs

Both these pieces were commissioned as gifts for American writer Natalie Clifford Barney (1876-1972), who was openly lesbian; bats were a Fin de siècle symbol of homosexuality. But they were also popular Art Nouveau motifs thanks to Japonisme. Here is another example:

3. Ring c.1901, gold, blue enamel, sapphire

And another, this one paired with another popular Art Nouveau animal:

4. "Butterflies and Bats" pocketwatch, c. 1899-1900; gold, enamel, moonstone.Via Christie's (sold in 2002 for US$207,500)