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Every Fashion Tycoon Has One

It seems that being a museum owner is in style, and given the architectural grandiosity and scale of the museums we’re about to discuss, this trend doesn’t seem to be passing soon! From Fondazione Prada in Milan to Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, there are plenty of museums designed for lovers of both art and fashion. Bernard Arnault, François Pinault and Miuccia Prada, are among the fashion tycoons that have inaugurated some of the most spectacular museums where contemporary art meets fashion.

Every Fashion Tycoon Has One

The ties between art and fashion have become stronger than ever before. What started out as a simple flirtation has turned into a serious love affair that has become a fully-fledged commercial mission, one where visitors stand in line for hours on end just to enter the museum. Keen to skip the stuffy museums and head straight to the contemporary hotspots? Then this one’s for you: Art Fix has assembled a list of the world’s hottest must-see museums owned by fashion moguls. Still not convinced? These cultural gems happen to be located in some of the most beautiful cities in the world! 

Every Fashion Tycoon Has One

FONDAZIONE PRADA

  • Largo Isarco 2, Milan
  • Open from Thursday to Sunday, from 10:00 – 19:00
  • fondazioneprada.org

Milan might be world-famous for its fashion scene, but fashion is just a small piece of what this gorgeous city has to offer. Aside from its striking architecture and remarkable Italian Renaissance art, Milan is also a hub for world-class contemporary art.