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Many Shades of Grès. Mode wird Kunst 1
Many Shades of Grès. Mode wird Kunst 2
Decorative Exhibition

Many Shades of Grès. Mode wird Kunst

August 13 at 10am - August 16

At Museum of Decorative Arts

Mitte, Berlin

👗One of the largest Grès collections outside Paris
🏛️Juxtaposed with ancient sculptures and antiquities
🎟️Free admission for visitors 18 and under

Madame Grès sculpted fabric like marble, folding and draping it into iconic pleated gowns. This exhibition traces her journey from aspiring sculptor to couturière, pairing 25 rare designs with ancient art that shaped her vision.

Fashion history
Timeless elegance
Fabric as sculpture
Hollywood glamour

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