La mode en majesté. Royal Thai dress from tradition to modernity

Paris ( F ) > 13.05.2026 bis 01.11.2026

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents a unique exhibition on the clothing evolution at the Thai court, featuring pieces from the royal collection.

Gathering more than a hundred exceptional garments and accessories, the exhibition showcases the royal wardrobes, highlighting the eight traditional Thai costume formats designed by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in collaboration with a team of historians and local Thai designers. The exhibition also emphasizes the unique history of cultural and artistic dialogue, marked by over thirty years of collaboration between Queen Sirikit and fashion designer Pierre Balmain, later continued with the Balmain and Lesage houses.

Organized in collaboration with the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in Thailand and The Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT), the exhibition coincides with the celebrations of the 170th and 340th anniversaries of diplomatic relations between France and Thailand (formerly the Kingdom of Siam).

Since the 1960s, Queen Sirikit has maintained close relationships with major French and European fashion houses. Passionate about fashion, she played a central role in modernizing court attire, presenting her creations during official trips with King Rama IX. With Pierre Balmain’s assistance, she reinvented Thai royal elegance, preserving its heritage while giving it international appeal.

This exhibition presents a selection of pieces from the royal family’s wardrobes and offers a unique insight into the rich Thai craft traditions in textiles, jewelry, and accessories. Committed to the preservation of tradition, Queen Sirikit worked tirelessly to protect her country’s textile arts and crafts, leading to the creation of the SUPPORT Foundation. Today, the Foundation is under the patronage of Queen Suthida, who continues to defend and expand its mission, while her granddaughter, Princess Sirivannavari, perpetuates this legacy as a fashion designer, supporting a new generation of Thai creators, encouraging contemporary innovation, and promoting the use of traditional textiles.

Visitors are invited to discover the exceptional diversity and beauty of Thai silk fabrics and court costumes, witnesses to a unique family and cultural history as well as fruitful exchanges between France and Thailand.

Text - und Bildquelle : Museumswebsite

Musée des Arts décoratifs
107, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
Frankreich

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