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Catherine Örmen's 'L'Art de la mode' explores fashion as art

publication · 2026-04-24

Catherine Örmen, former curator at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, has published 'L'Art de la mode' with Citadelles et Mazenod. The book spans approximately 600 pages and includes numerous illustrations, covering fashion from the splendor of Louis XIV to the latest trends of 2015. It argues for fashion's status as an art form.

Key facts

  • Catherine Örmen is the author
  • She was a curator at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
  • The book is titled 'L'Art de la mode'
  • Published by Citadelles et Mazenod
  • Approximately 600 pages with many illustrations
  • Covers fashion from Louis XIV to 2015 trends
  • The book was reviewed in artpress n°431, March 2016

Entities

Artists

  • Catherine Örmen

Institutions

  • Musée des Arts Décoratifs
  • Citadelles et Mazenod
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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