I went to the Louvre on Wednesday to gather more research for Elaine Sciolino’s new book map for ‘Adventures in The Louvre’.
And to see the new Couture exhibit.
The other nice thing is to see these fabulous gowns and artifacts Amidst the grandiose settings of the Department of Decorative Arts
Like Napoleon’s throne.
This is the Louvre’s first fashion exhibit. They have been preparing for months and month. Surely it won’t be the last.
Take the elevator to the top of decorative arts department in the Richelieu wing and wend your way down👇with the help of their specially printed guide.
The Louvre held a grand fund-raising dinner on Tuesday mimicking the New York Met’s annual fashion event. Tables for 10 at $50,000 (instead of $360,000). A steal obviously.
I highly recommend watching this video (with English subtitles) for the stories behind the gowns before you visit or just for fun.
In the tapestry rooms.
A luminous Vermeer-like creature taking pictures 📸
The Couture exhibit expands over many rooms and several floors. I did not have the printed guide and got lost 🆘
Watch a great 👍 interview with Elaine (thanks Beth).
Such a great post! Merci beaucoup!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue H.
DeleteVery kind ❤️
Love Elaine! Looking forward to the book!
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic - I especially loved the red dress early in your post! Thanks for sharing the experience!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mention the designer, KARL LAGERFELD !!
DeleteLaughed when you mentioned the information is put so low one has to bend tii read it or just ignore it. That is poor planning. Otherwise - love your potos
ReplyDeleteThis is an addiction in Paris fashion exhibits 😱
DeleteIt drives me mad.
Other exhibits do not follow this insanity merci dieu 🙏
I love ❤️ Elaine Sciolino's books! Thanks for the heads-up on this one!!!
ReplyDeleteElaine is an amazing creative 👏👏👏
DeleteThe video is stunning and well worth the time!
ReplyDeleteIsn’t it? Loic Prigent does a terrific job covering Paris couture 🧵
Deletehttps://youtu.be/bsxrsKMLj88?si=hGlspIfJD61WH41F
A pleasure to view this. TY for making it available, Carol!
ReplyDeleteDid you see Elaine Sciolino’s interview about her new book in the March issue of the Secrets of Paris newsletter? It’s absolutely wonderful (as is the monthly newsletter).
ReplyDeleteAdventures in the Louvre" Heather's Interview with Elaine Sciolino
Deletehttps://youtu.be/VUuf5P90Vx4?si=GEY1CluHD4bgLGlD
Love her books and look forward to this one.
ReplyDeleteI love your outings, Carol! And, ice cream…yay! Beautiful fashions on display, go well with the ornate Napoleon III furnishings. Looking forward to Elaine’s book. ❤️
ReplyDeleteEVERYTHING ENDS WITH ICE CREAM 🍨 😀
DeleteYou are truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift you have!
Thank you, Elaine Sciolino
‘Each has their own way of coping’ , sign over your ice cream is PARFAIT!
ReplyDeleteHmm… chacun à sa façon - each in its own way
DeleteI was so hoping you would get to that exhibition!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun exhibit! Always good having a plan what to see at the Louvre because it’s so big. Hard choice between a waffle, crepe or ice cream as a post exhibition snack!
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