"From One Museum to Another" Tour

Culture October 18, 2026

About the event

A guided tour connecting the two museums, centered on the exhibition “Maurizio Galante & Tal Lancman: Haute Couture, Design, Art.” The exhibition explores the dialogue between fashion and design through some sixty haute couture outfits created by Maurizio Galante since the 1990s, as well as works of art and design conceived with his partner Tal Lancman since 2003. The art of couture, weaving, and embroidery encompasses all materials: feathers, beads, ceramics, straw, lace, textured silks, metal, glass, and leather. Tours depart from the Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode and last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Included with admission; reservations required.

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Oct 18

Sunday 18 oct 15h30

Venue 135 quai du Commerce 62100 Calais
Price Free
Category Culture

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Cité de la dentelle et de la mode

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Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman: A Meeting Between Students and Professionals

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As a follow-up to the exhibition “Maurizio Galante & Tal Lancman: Haute Couture, Design, Art,” the two designers reflect on their careers, sources of inspiration, experiences, and collaboration. Their discussion sheds light on the realities of contemporary design. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience. This event is intended for students and fashion professionals. Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Free with reservation; limited seating: 03 21 00 42 48 or cidm-reservation@mairie-calais.fr. Access limited to 60 people per institution.

Haute Couture and Design: A Public Event with Lydia Kamitsis

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Maurizio Galante, Tal Lancman, and Lydia Kamitsis, the curatorial director of the exhibition “Haute Couture, Design, Art,” are hosting a discussion open to the public. They will speak freely about their careers, their creative practices, and their approaches to thinking about and exhibiting creativity at the intersection of disciplines, and will reflect on their collaboration and the projects that have shaped their work. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Duration: approximately 1 hour. Free with reservation.

De Latour & Maïques Exhibition: Metamorphosis

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To mark the third edition of “Faiseurs de mode,” the Cité de la dentelle et de la mode is presenting the exhibition “Métamorphose” by the Latour & Maïques studio. From September 19 to December 13, 2026, visitors will discover an installation where material takes center stage in the creative process. Vincent Richard de Latour and Claire Maïques blend traditional textile finishing techniques with contemporary processes to create unique fabrics designed for haute couture, ready-to-wear, and interior design. Meet the creators: Sunday, September 20, at 3:00 p.m., during European Heritage Days, the artists will offer a behind-the-scenes look at their work and their approach to textile finishing. Contemporary Patchwork Workshop: A Textile Fusion: On Saturday, November 21, participants can experiment with the textile finishing techniques developed by the studio. Price: €20.