Paris x Three exhibitions you can't miss

An Ideal History of Contemporary Fashion, Volume 1

A dazzling collection of some of the finest fashion shown over the last forty years is frankly not to be missed.
This two-part exhibition was put together as a showcase of fashion designs, the first part shows designs from the 70s and 80s, and the second part displaying 90s and contemporary fashion.

This first show, which focuses on the 70’s and 80’s, displays works by such designers as YSL, Issey Miyake, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenzo, Sonia Rykiel, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Claude Montana and many more.

The retrospective is spectacular in both scale and content: a must-see for those looking to broaden their sartorial scope, or those simply in need of a heady fashion fix.

Exposition "Histoire idéale de la mode contemporaine"
From the 1 Avril to the 10 October 2010
Musée des Arts Décoratifs 107 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

The Story of... [ The Rolling Stones ]

He dressed them, together they went down in the history of fashion and music - today he is giving them a show!

After his success with Serge Gainsbourg, the famous stylist, photographer, decorator... Maurice Renoma, pursues the history of the Rolling Stones, with a unique and exceptional exhibition.

Bringing together the work of ten photographers (including Maurice Renoma himself), the exhibition takes a look at 40 years of The Rolling Stones and their role in the history of contemporary fashion.

« The Story of » the Rolling Stones 1964-2006
From 15 April to 17 July 2010
129 bis rue de la Pompe
75016 Paris

Exhibition Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent is not just a name in haute-couture, it is an institution.

The Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent Foundation and the Petit Palais (Museum of Fine Art) present the first-ever retrospective of Yves Saint Laurent. Presenting the totality of the works of YSL since his begginning in the Dior house in 1958, and its famous “Trapèze” collection, until the beautiful nightdresses of 2002. 307 models of haute couture and off the peg will be exhibited for the very first time, together with a great many sketches, and various photographs and films spanning over 40 years tracing the story and the evolution of YSL- the man and the institution.

A whole world which the City of Paris Museum of Fine Art seeks to explore.

Petit Palais Musée des Beaux Arts de la Ville de Paris
11 March to 29 August 2010
Avenue Winston Churchill 75008 Paris