From July 6, 2025 to January 4, 2026
The first exhibition at the Museum of Fashion and Costume
After five years of renovations and restoration, the Museum of Fashion and Costume has finally opened its doors. This exceptional venue invites the public to discover bespoke exhibition spaces at the heart of the building, including a large gallery on the first floor.
For its inaugural exhibition, Collections-Collection, the museum brings together two collections located at opposite ends of Provence. This fusion lends exceptional richness to the celebration of the history of costume from the French Mediterranean region and the history of textiles. Through a chronological journey, this exhibition offers the public a comprehensive overview of fashion in Provence since the 18th century. Iconic costumes and key pieces from the Costa and Pascal collections are finally on display in the showcases of this long-awaited new museum.
At the request of the Fragonard company, Charles Fréger created the museum’s only permanent artwork, featuring women from Arles in silhouette. Between reality and imagination, this internationally renowned photographer dedicates himself to groups of belonging and their outward symbols. Insatiable, he travels the globe, creating series of vibrant portraits that capture the individual within their environment and question the construction of archetypal figures. Between poetry and pictorial rigor, his work gives pride of place to the collective: whether it be uniforms, work clothes, or colorful masquerade costumes.
