PARIS, France — Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida on Tuesday visited the exhibition La Mode en Majesté – Royal Thai Dress: From Tradition to Modernity at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris during their state visit to France.
The exhibition is held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, who invited Their Majesties to view the showcase.
Running from 13 May to 1 November 2026, the exhibition is jointly organised by the Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (SACIT), The Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, the Royal Thai Embassy in Paris and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
The exhibition marks two milestones in Thai-French relations: the 340th anniversary of relations between the two countries and the 170th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, spanning 1856–2026.
More than 200 exhibits are on display, including royal gowns, garments and accessories created by French couturier Pierre Balmain in collaboration with the renowned embroidery house Lesage, alongside works by leading Thai designers.
The exhibition traces the evolution of royal Thai dress from tradition to modernity, highlighting how royal attire has been presented on the international stage. It features garments worn by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, Queen Suthida and Princess Sirivannavari, as well as all eight styles of the Chud Thai Phra Ratcha Niyom (royally endorsed Thai national costumes).
The collection also showcases traditional Thai craftsmanship, reflecting generations of artistic heritage and cultural wisdom.
Organisers say the exhibition also supports Thailand’s nomination of Chud Thai Phra Ratcha Niyom for inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2026.
