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Olivier Saillard

Curator, Palais Galliera, Musée de la Mode

Director of Paris’ premier fashion museum, his exquisite and cerebral curation ensures each exhibition is a novel and immersive experience.

Olivier Saillard
News & Analysis

The Tomes of 2015

In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews the best fashion titles released in time for the holiday period.

News & Analysis

The Tomes of 2015

In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews the best fashion titles released in time for the holiday period.


Marketing

Little New in New York

The dichotomy between surprising shows and boring clothes explains the conundrum of contemporary fashion in New York and elsewhere, says BoF columnist Angelo Flaccavento.

Marketing

Little New in New York

The dichotomy between surprising shows and boring clothes explains the conundrum of contemporary fashion in New York and elsewhere, says BoF columnist Angelo Flaccavento.


News & Analysis

1950's Hourglass Chic Feted at Paris Fashion Museum

PARIS, France — When Christian Dior introduced his debut haute couture collection in February 1947, the meters of fabric spilling over the models'

News & Analysis

1950's Hourglass Chic Feted at Paris Fashion Museum

PARIS, France — When Christian Dior introduced his debut haute couture collection in February 1947, the meters of fabric spilling over the models'


News & Analysis

Commas and All: The Magical Whimsy of Roger Vivier

BoF reviews Virgule etc., the new Roger Vivier exhibit curated by Olivier Saillard, and discovers that, in the right hands, exhibitions by fashion brands don’t have to be a dull, overly promotional affairs.

News & Analysis

Commas and All: The Magical Whimsy of Roger Vivier

BoF reviews Virgule etc., the new Roger Vivier exhibit curated by Olivier Saillard, and discovers that, in the right hands, exhibitions by fashion brands don’t have to be a dull, overly promotional affairs.


News & Analysis

Colin’s Column | The Focused Modesty of Azzedine Alaïa

Colin McDowell reflects on the life and work of the great couturier.

News & Analysis

Colin’s Column | The Focused Modesty of Azzedine Alaïa

Colin McDowell reflects on the life and work of the great couturier.


News & Analysis

Colin’s Column | Tomes of the Times

In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews The Mechanical Smile, C.Z. Guest: American Style Icon and Madame Gres: Sculptural Fashion.

News & Analysis

Colin’s Column | Tomes of the Times

In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews The Mechanical Smile, C.Z. Guest: American Style Icon and Madame Gres: Sculptural Fashion.


News & Analysis

Right Brain, Left Brain | Making the Most of Hyères

BoF's editor-in-chief reports from the Festival International de Mode et de Photographie à Hyères, where 28-year-old Finnish designer Satu Maaranen won this year's fashion prize.

News & Analysis

Right Brain, Left Brain | Making the Most of Hyères

BoF's editor-in-chief reports from the Festival International de Mode et de Photographie à Hyères, where 28-year-old Finnish designer Satu Maaranen won this year's fashion prize.



News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times

In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews Paris Haute Couture, Paris In The 1920s with Kiki de Montparnasse and The Big Book of Chic.

News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times

In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews Paris Haute Couture, Paris In The 1920s with Kiki de Montparnasse and The Big Book of Chic.


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Olivier Saillard, Curator

PARIS, France — In recent seasons, fashion exhibitions staged at major museums have drawn record-breaking crowds. But perhaps no curator has

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Olivier Saillard, Curator

PARIS, France — In recent seasons, fashion exhibitions staged at major museums have drawn record-breaking crowds. But perhaps no curator has


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