Azzedine Alaïa Foundation
Le Marais
Fashion museum and cultural foundation preserving Azzedine Alaïa's legacy. Features 35,000+ fashion pieces, rotating exhibitions, and the designer's preserved work studio. Integrates fashion with art and photography in an industrial-style building.
Azzedine Alaïa Foundation
Housed in a complex of buildings surrounding an interior courtyard, this fashion museum and cultural institution is dedicated to preserving and promoting the work of Azzedine Alaïa.
Key Features
- Large exhibition gallery with glass roof
- Second exhibition room on the first floor
- Fashion-focused bookstore
- Café with outdoor courtyard seating
- Access to Alaïa's preserved work studio on the top floor
Collection and Exhibitions
- Over 35,000 fashion pieces
- Rotating exhibitions featuring:
- Alaïa's iconic designs
- Haute couture and fashion history
- Works by other legendary designers (e.g., Madame Grès, Balenciaga)
- Integration of fashion with art and photography
Cultural Impact
- Collaborations with fashion schools and institutions
- Scholarships for emerging fashion talents
- Support for cultural and educational activities
Visitor Experience
- Immersive insight into Alaïa's life and work
- Hallway with information on the designer's life
- Mini theaters showing exhibition-related videos
Practical Information
- Located at 18 rue de la Verrerie
- Ideal for fashion enthusiasts, designers, and costume history buffs
- Exhibitions change periodically