Louvre Launches 'Louvre Couture' Exhibition Exploring Fashion Through Decorative Arts

The exhibition features 100 fashion pieces from 45 designers, connecting couture to French history and craftsmanship.

The Louvre's 'Louvre Couture' exhibition opens January 24, 2025, showcasing modern fashion alongside historical decorative arts.
The exhibition includes designs from 45 fashion houses, such as Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, and Louis Vuitton, spanning from 1949 to the present.
Curated by Olivier Gabet, the showcase explores how designers draw inspiration from historical art objects in the Louvre's collections.
A fundraising gala, 'Le Grand Dîner du Louvre,' will take place on March 4, 2025, during Paris Fashion Week, with €1 million already raised.
The exhibition highlights the growing intersection of fashion and fine art, reflecting broader cultural and commercial trends in museum programming.