For this exhibition entitled “Déboutonner la mode” (“Unbutton fashion”), the Arts Décoratifs museum unveils a collection of 3,700 buttons dating from the 18^th to 20^th centuries. They are presented along with over a hundred female and male garments and accessories by emblematic couturiers such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Paul Poiret and Elsa Schiaparelli. The museum acquired this extraordinary collection in 2012; it was classified as a Work of Major Heritage Interest by the Consultative Commission on National Treasures.

“Déboutonner la mode” exhibition, from February 10^th to July 19^th 2015.
Open Tuesday-Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
Late opening on Thursdays until 9pm.
Closed on Mondays and on May 1^st 2015.
Full rate: €9,50 / Reduced rate: €8.

End of 18^th century button, Leda and the Swan – © Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris

Les Arts Décoratifs
107, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
France
Tel: +33 (0)1 44 55 57 50
Metro: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7) or Pyramides (lines 7 and 14).

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