Paris just got a whole lot more stylish. The Palais Galliera, the city’s iconic fashion museum, is hosting a dazzling exhibition dedicated to Stephen Jones, the British hat designer who’s been shaping headwear for over 40 years. Titled “Stephen Jones: Chapeaux d’Artiste,” the show runs until March 16 and features more than 400 pieces, including 170 hats and 40 fashion ensembles.

This isn’t just any exhibition—it’s the museum’s first accessories-focused showcase in four decades. The last one? A tribute to Madame Paulette, the legendary French milliner from the 1940s. Fun fact: while preparing for Jones’s show, the curatorial team stumbled upon a 1986 article calling him “the new Madame Paulette.” Talk about a full-circle moment!

Stephen Jones is a name that’s big in fashion circles, but he’s still a bit of a hidden gem to the wider public. Miren Arzalluz, the museum’s director, hopes this exhibition will change that. She describes Jones as a master of blending British wit with French chic, creating hats that are as playful as they are elegant.

While fancy hats like pillboxes and fedoras may have fallen out of everyday wear since the 1960s, headwear is far from obsolete. Think baseball caps, cozy beanies, and, of course, the ever-popular beret (thanks, Emily in Paris). Jones’s work reminds us that hats are more than just accessories—they’re wearable art.

So, if you’re in Paris, don’t miss this chance to step into the whimsical world of Stephen Jones. Trust us, it’s a head-turning experience!