Paul Poiret at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

Until January 11, 2026, dive into the flamboyant world of Paul Poiret, visionary fashion designer, at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
A unique cultural experience not to be missed during your stay at Hôtel Élysée Montmartre.

A liberator of the female body, inventor of flowing silhouettes, and creator of the very first designer fragrance, Paul Poiret left a lasting mark on 20th-century fashion history. Visionary, socialite, multidisciplinary artist and bold entrepreneur, he masterfully blended fashion, art, fragrance, design, and celebration like no other.

“Paul Poiret, Fashion is a Party”, on view at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD) from June 25, 2025, to January 11, 2026, is the first major retrospective entirely dedicated to this avant-garde creator.

What to expect:

• Over 550 works on display: iconic garments, sketches, photographs, accessories, and decorative art objects.
• A chronological and thematic journey tracing Poiret’s life and influence.
• Artistic and cultural atmospheres from the Belle Époque to the Roaring Twenties, with touches of Orientalism, Asian influences, and Art Deco.
• A fascinating exploration of the links between fashion, design, painting, theater, and perfumery.

More than a stylist, Paul Poiret was a complete creative force:

• He abolished the corset, freeing the female silhouette.
• He was the first designer to launch his own fragrance line (even before Coco Chanel).
• He founded a school of interior design, dressed the cinema, threw extravagant parties, and took Parisian fashion all the way to New York.

This dazzling exhibition celebrates his modernity and love of festivity, which revolutionized the world of haute couture.

Located in the 9th arrondissement, our hotel is ideally situated to explore the best of Parisian exhibitions.
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is just 25 minutes by metro (line 7, direct to Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre).

Take advantage of your stay at Hôtel Élysée Montmartre to explore this vibrant and colorful exhibition, perfect for lovers of fashion, art, and history.

Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 107 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris