La Mode en Majesté: Inside Paris’s Breathtaking Royal Thai Dress Exhibition Celebrating 340 years of historic relations and the 170th Franco-Thai diplomatic anniversary, this magnificent Paris showcase honors the timeless heritage of royal Thai dress alongside its legendary fashion collaborations with the house of Balmain.
“La Mode en Majesté: Royal Thai Dress From Tradition to Modernity” is a breathtaking fashion exhibition at Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs, presented under the prestigious patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya. The event celebrates the 340th anniversary of the first diplomatic contact between King Narai and King Louis XIV, alongside the 170th anniversary of formal Thai-French diplomatic relations, which were officially established under King Mongkut (Rama IV) and Emperor Napoleon III. At its heart are over 200 spectacular royal costumes highlighting the historic collaboration between Queen Mother Sirikit and French couturier Pierre Balmain. It blends traditional Thai weaving and the eight styles of Chud Thai (national dress) with Western haute couture and elegantly illustrates how Her Majesty, renowned for her grace and beauty, leveraged fashion as a powerful tool for global diplomacy. (Until 1 November)