Exhibition of 300 French fashion, jewellery pieces to give Hongkongers glimpse into centuries-old trends
- Hong Kong Palace Museum to host ‘The Adorned Body’ show, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties between China and France
- ‘This exhibition … is an opportunity to present to the Hong Kong public for the first time an exceptional collection of costumes, accessories and jewellery,’ Paris museum director says
An exhibition featuring more than 300 pieces of French fashion, jewellery and accessories from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries will open in June in Hong Kong to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and France.
The exhibition, “The Adorned Body: French Fashion and Jewellery 1770–1910 from the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris”, will only be shown in the city, will be hosted by the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
It is among four exhibitions held at the West Kowloon Cultural District this year to celebrate relations between the two countries. It will also be the Asian debut of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris.
The museum is called “Paris’ most comprehensive collection of historical French fashion”.
Palace Museum director Louis Ng Chi-wa said this type of shows could “encourage dialogue between China and the rest of the world in arts and culture
“Through the engaging stories behind these exquisite exhibits, we hope to instil visitors’ interest in the history of French fashion, as well as its evolution across time and impact on global fashion, textile and design.”