Stephen Jones’ hats at the Palais Galliera look more like sculptures than hats. This talented Englishman is more of a milliner than a hat maker. He calls his hats ‘autobiographies’ – meaning that they reflect the character of each one of his customers, from the extravagant to the charmer. However, his greatest inspiration, since forty years, seems to have been Paris, the city of light! La Grande Dame! 

This exhibition shows more than two hundred hats, some worn by Diana, Princess of Wales or Boy George. Stephen Jones also collaborated with famous fashion designers such as Jean Paul Gautier, Christian Dior and Thierry Mugler whose clothes can be viewed in the last room.

An inner room is dedicated to the milliner’s stages in creating a hat. The craftsmanship can be followed from the first initial sketches to the completion of a hat. Steaming of the felts and straws on wooden blocks, assembling a huge variety of materials to the final results are part of the installations.

Although the fashion trends have dictated the development of styles and shapes of our headwear since the 18th century, Jones imagination, variety of materials and trimmings seem ever-infinite. We are far away from the French beret or the English bow-hat. Jones hats vary from a fish in a bowl, to a chandelier, a high-heel shoe, or a birds-nest… They are truly unique and fun! So, if in Paris don’t miss this inspiring exhibition.

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Anne Edelstam, Paris

Stephen Jones - When the hat becomes art

Palais Galliera, Paris, France

Oct 19.2024 – March 16.2025

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