Expo à la Galerie du 19M : « Métamorphoses, les chapeaux de Maison Michel »

An essential benchmark in millinery and head accessories, active for nearly a century, Maison Michel, resident art house at 19M, is honored by Galerie du 19M Paris/Aubervilliers. An opportunity to discover its unique craftsmanship through an exceptional exhibition, Métamorphoses, les chapeaux de Maison Michel, from 23 September to 13 December 2026.

From linden wood to felt, from ribbon to veil

True to 19M's vocation of making artistic crafts accessible to the widest audience, this free exhibition open to all publics offers immersion into the marvelous world of Maison Michel. Designed as a poetic journey through shapes and materials, the exhibition highlights the magic of artisan gestures and the diversity of skills that bring the worlds of millinery to life. A living heritage enriched every day in the workshops of the Maison d'art, where the transmission of rare techniques nurtures constantly evolving creation.

By tracing the transformation of raw material, from linden wood to felt, from ribbon to veil, the visitor plunges into the heart of this creative alchemy, meeting hat-block makers, milliners, straw sewers, and hat makers – all of whom contribute to shaping headwear as a symbol of identity and personal expression.

Berets, fascinators, caps, boaters, floppy hats, and fedoras, stars of the exhibition

At the heart of the exhibition, berets, fascinators, caps, boaters, floppy hats, and fedoras sit alongside exceptional pieces unveiled during runway shows for the greatest fashion houses, as well as novel creations resulting from collaborations with young designers.

By turns popular, spectacular, practical, or surprising, the hat establishes itself as a powerful marker of identity. Its evocative power also permeates collective imaginations, as shown by its place in cinema, where it transcends being a simple accessory to become a powerful visual clue. Visitors are thus invited to rediscover all the symbolic significance of the hat in the 7th art, where it continues to shape unforgettable figures.

Did you know?

Founded in Paris in 1936, Maison Michel is a millinery workshop where fine craftsmanship and creativity come together to shape exceptional headwear. With a heritage of nearly a century, the Maison perpetuates the rare crafts of modiste, block-maker, and milliner, guaranteeing unique know-how and exceptional finishes.

Supplier to Haute Couture and Ready-to-Wear collections, Maison Michel has also developed its own collections since 2015 under the artistic direction of Priscilla Royer.