On 25 May 2026, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya presided over the opening ceremony of “La Mode en Majesté – Royal Thai Dress: From Tradition to Modernity,” held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the French Republic. The exhibition is co-organised with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, the Royal Thai Embassy in Paris, the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT), and the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles.

Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya cordially delivered opening remarks after Ms. Bénédicte Gady, Director of Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD) welcomed the attendees. Her Royal Highness and the cabinet, led by H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the diplomatic corps, and honorable guests visited all 7 rooms of the exhibition, which were curated to convey narratives about the evolution of the Royal Thai Dress to the global stage through art, textile and handicraft. The Royal Wardrobe of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother on display comprises more than 200 pieces of Her Majesty’s royal dresses, shoes, handbags, jewelry and handicrafts from the SUPPORT Foundation under Her Majesty's royal patronage. Thereafter, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered remarks extolling the dedication of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother in sustaining local Thai arts and crafts and Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya in inheriting the commitment on cultural heritage conservation, which has been advanced with a contemporary creative concept, during the specially-designed Thai-cuisine fine dining in honour of attending honorary guests.

“La Mode en Majesté – Royal Thai Dress: From Tradition to Modernity” was organized in commemoration of the 340th anniversary of first contact between Siam and France and the 170th anniversary of Thailand – the French Republic diplomatic relations with an objective to continue a showcase of the delicate and meticulous characteristics of Thai cultural heritage and wisdom, including Thailand’s fashion evolution, on the international stage. This is the first time for the Royal Dress of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother to be displayed abroad. This collaboration between Thailand and the French Republic will lead to strengthening and sustaining people-to-people ties. In attendance were well-known celebrities from both sides, especially fashion trendsetters, designers, high-end brand executives, international media and social influencers. The exhibition is open to the public until 1 November 2026.