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.


The Tomes of 2015
In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews the best fashion titles released in time for the holiday period.

The Tomes of 2015
In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews the best fashion titles released in time for the holiday period.

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.

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.

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'

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'

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.

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.

Colin’s Column | The Focused Modesty of Azzedine Alaïa
Colin McDowell reflects on the life and work of the great couturier.

Colin’s Column | The Focused Modesty of Azzedine Alaïa
Colin McDowell reflects on the life and work of the great couturier.

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.

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.

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.

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.

French Press | Formichetti's Moves, Rogier Vivier, H&M's New Retail Concept, Kris van Assche
BoF distills recent fashion stories from the French media.

French Press | Formichetti's Moves, Rogier Vivier, H&M's New Retail Concept, Kris van Assche
BoF distills recent fashion stories from the French media.

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.

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.

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

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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