The Louvre in Paris Announces A New Haute Couture Exhibition 

Emma Hodgson   |   27-01-2025

This January, the Musée du Louvre launched ‘Louvre Couture: Art and Fashion—Statement Pieces’, a groundbreaking exhibition that marries the worlds of fine art and haute couture.

Running from the 24th of January to the 21st of July 2025, the exhibition presents over 100 looks and accessories from 45 legendary fashion houses, displayed alongside masterpieces from the museum’s Department of Decorative Arts.

Curated by Olivier Gabet and designed by scenographer Nathalie Crinière, Louvre Couture redefines fashion as art. Pieces like Karl Lagerfeld’s 2019 Chanel ensemble, inspired by 18th-century lacquerwork, and Iris van Herpen’s creations echoing Gothic architecture, demonstrate the interplay between centuries-old craftsmanship and modern couture. Mirrored podiums and historically themed rooms amplify these connections, offering visitors a fresh lens to view both fashion and art.

Highlights include John Galliano’s regal Dior designs, Jean Paul Gaultier’s provocative crinoline-inspired gown, and Demna’s sculptural Balenciaga ball gowns. Each look showcases fashion’s ability to reinterpret historical aesthetics, from Byzantine goldwork to Second Empire opulence.

Beyond its displays, Louvre Couture invites deeper engagement through guided tours, creative workshops, and performances, offering a hands-on exploration of the ties between design and art. As Laurence des Cars, President-Director of the Louvre, explains, “This exhibition reveals the historical, artistic, and poetic depths of fashion’s relationship with the decorative arts.”

Tickets are available through the Louvre website. 

louvre.fr/en

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