This exhibition invites you to delve into the fascinating history of the French perfumery house Roger & Gallet. Tracing its journey from 1862, it highlights the artistic development of perfume bottles and the evolution of graphic design. Visitors can explore historical collections, including posters and photographs, illustrating the enduring connection between fashion and fragrance design. Learn about the industrialization of cologne and its impact on personal hygiene and luxury.
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This exhibition explores the history of French perfumery house Roger & Gallet from its origins in 1862 to the present day. It showcases the evolution of its graphic design, the artistic development of perfume bottles, and supporting visual documentation such as posters and photographs.
The Museo del Traje presents 'Roger&Gallet: el arte del perfume de 1862 a nuestros días,' an exhibition delving into the rich history of the renowned French perfumery. The exhibition highlights the house's connection to prominent graphic designers throughout different eras and the evolution of the cologne bottle design since its inception. Visitors can expect to see a display of historical perfume bottles alongside graphic documentation, including posters and photographs, that illustrate this journey. The exhibition also touches upon the origins of 'Aqua Mirabilis' and its transformation into the 'Jean Marie Farina' eau de cologne, as well as Napoleon's personal use of the product. This exhibition aims to demonstrate the relationship between haute couture, fashion, and the design of toiletries and their accompanying graphic elements, as exemplified by the historical collection of Roger et Gallet. The text provides historical context on the widespread industrialization of cologne in the 19th century, turning it into a universally accessible hygiene product and fostering competition among perfumers to create distinctive versions of this lucrative elixir.
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