Expo à la Galerie du 19M : « Métamorphoses, les chapeaux de Maison Michel »

le 19M

From September 23 to December 13, 2026, the Galerie du 19M welcomes the exhibition Métamorphoses, les chapeaux de Maison Michel. An essential reference in hatmaking and head accessories, active for nearly a century, Maison Michel, a Maison d'art in residence at the 19M, is celebrated by the Galerie du 19M Paris/Aubervilliers. This is an opportunity to discover its unique savoir-faire through an exceptional exhibition, Métamorphoses, les chapeaux de Maison Michel, from September 23 to December 13, 2026. From linden wood to felt, from ribbon to veiling True to the 19M's mission of making the Métiers d'art accessible to as many people as possible, this free exhibition, open to all audiences, offers an immersion into the marvelous world of Maison Michel. Conceived as a poetic journey through forms and materials, the exhibition highlights the magic of artisanal gesture and the diversity of knowledge that animates the world of hatmaking. A living heritage, enriched every day in the workshops of the Maison d'art, where the transmission of rare techniques nourishes an ever-evolving creation. By retracing the transformation of raw material, from linden wood to felt, from ribbon to veiling, visitors plunge into the heart of this creative alchemy, meeting the formiers, chapeliers, straw sewers, and modistes – who all contribute to shaping the headwear, a symbol of identity and personal expression. Bérets, bibis, caps, boaters, capelines and fedoras, stars of the exhibition At the heart of the exhibition, bérets, bibis, caps, boaters, capelines and fedoras stand alongside exceptional pieces unveiled during runway shows for the greatest fashion Maisons, as well as original creations resulting from collaborations with young designers. Alternately popular, spectacular, practical or surprising, the hat stands out as a powerful marker of identity. Its evocative power also permeates the collective imagination, as evidenced by its place in cinema, where it goes beyond the simple status of accessory to become a powerful visual clue. Visitors are thus invited to rediscover the full symbolic significance of the hat in the 7th art, where it continues to forge unforgettable figures. Did you know? Founded in Paris in 1936, Maison Michel is a hatmaking workshop where artisanal craftsmanship and creativity combine to shape exceptional headwear. With a heritage of nearly a century, the Maison perpetuates the rare trades of modiste, formier and chapelier, guarantors of a unique savoir-faire and exceptional finishes. A supplier to Haute Couture and Prêt-à-Porter collections, Maison Michel has also been developing its own collections since 2015 under the artistic direction of Priscilla Royer.

Source: Paris Open Data ↗