From Cartier’s golden gift to American astronauts to Madonna’s breast-baring Gaultier dress: Comité Colbert’s new exhibit celebrates France’s friendship with the US
Comité Colbert's new exhibit, "Hidden Treasures," at The Shed highlights the artistic connection between France and the U.S. The exhibit features iconic pieces such as Cartier's gold model of the Lunar Excursion Module gifted to Apollo 11 astronauts and Jean Paul Gaultier's famous dress worn by Madonna. It showcases the heritage of 65 French luxury brands and cultural institutions, celebrating craftsmanship and cultural exchange.
- ▪The exhibit runs through May 31 and features 250 years of Franco-American luxury stories.
- ▪Apollo 11 astronauts received solid gold replicas of their Lunar Module from Cartier in 1969.
- ▪Jean Paul Gaultier's dress worn by Madonna at an amfAR gala is also on display.
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Fashion & Beauty alexa From Cartier’s golden gift to American astronauts to Madonna’s breast-baring Gaultier dress: Comité Colbert’s new exhibit celebrates France’s friendship with the US By Alev Aktar Published May 26, 2026, 6:53 p.m. ET Jean Paul Gaultier's boob-baring dress, once rocked by Madonna, is one of the iconic pieces featured in "Hidden Treasures," Comité Colbert's new exhibit at The Shed. Jean Paul Gaulthier archive, Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins were over the moon in 1969 when each was gifted a solid gold model of their Lunar Excursion Module created by Cartier.
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