Fashion is already a central part of any trip, with a huge focus on what to pack, what to wear, and where to shop. But this season, we’re thinking bigger. What if fashion didn’t just accompany the vacation… what if it was the vacation? Believe it or not, there’s a new way to explore the world and it is through the context of fashion. Not through shopping trips or fashion weeks but by following the fashion exhibitions that define how we understand clothing as history, art, and identity. These shows are rigorous, deeply researched, and often breathtaking. They invite you to look closer at the garments and the stories behind them. They deserve to be seen in person.
So here it is: the ultimate guide to fashion travel. Six cities. Six world-class exhibitions. All must-sees. Jet-set your way through them, and you’ll come back with more than just photos.
SUPERFINE: TAILORING BLACK STYLE AT THE MET MUSEUM, NEW YORK
This isn’t your standard fashion exhibit. Superfine at The Met unpacks 300 years of Black style through the sharp, deliberate lens of dandyism. Expect garments, photography, art, and objects that celebrate how fashion has functioned as both resistance and power in the Black Atlantic diaspora. Divided into 12 sharp, themed sections, this is fashion with a point of view, and one you absolutely need to see in person.
Until October 26, 2025
FROM THE HEART TO THE HANDS: DOLCE & GABBANA AT PALAZZO ESPOSIZIONI, ROME
This exhibition gives rare insight into how Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana turn ideas into garments. From the Heart to the Hands doesn’t just celebrate the finished product; it takes you inside the emotional and creative process, highlighting the connection between personal inspiration and traditional craftsmanship. After packed houses in Milan and Paris, this is your opportunity to see the duo’s iconic work in Rome.
Until August 13, 2025
GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVÉ 2005–2025 AT ARMANI/SILOS, MILAN
To mark 20 years of his haute couture line, Giorgio Armani is showing off his most refined work. The exhibition is sleek, minimal, and deeply elegant, just like the clothes hosted within. Hosted at the Armani/Silos space in Milan, this is less about spectacle and more about precision, proportion, and design at its most disciplined. If you appreciate restraint done perfectly, this stop is essential.
Until December 28, 2025
LOUVRE COUTURE , MUSÉE DU LOUVRE, PARIS
At the world’s most famous museum, fashion finally takes a seat at the table. Louvre Couture is a massive exhibition exploring how fashion designers have been inspired by decorative arts across centuries. Sixty-five garments from leading houses are displayed in dialogue with historical objects—from the Byzantine era to the Second Empire. It’s intellectual. It’s beautifully styled. And it might just be the most fashionable reason to visit Paris this year.
Until August 24, 2025
CHRISTIAN DIOR: DESIGNER OF DREAMS AT DONGDAEMUN DESIGN PLAZA, SEOUL
The globetrotting Dior exhibition lands in Seoul with a fresh spin. Alongside Dior’s iconic gowns, floral fantasies, and perfume history, this chapter includes collaborations with leading Korean artists. Expect reinterpretations of the ‘Lady Dior’ bag and immersive installations that connect French couture with Korean contemporary art. It’s theatrical, romantic, and steeped in storytelling.
Until July 13, 2025
CARTIER: TIMELESS ICONS OF ART AND CRAFT AT THE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON
With over 350 pieces—jewels, clocks, iconic watches—Cartier offers a deep dive into the house’s design legacy and technical mastery. This exhibition captures the evolution of luxury over more than a century, tracing Cartier’s influence on art, royalty, and pop culture.
Until November 16, 2025
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