We have just returned from the amazing exhibition of Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs at Les Arts Decoratifs, Paris. Although I could not take photos I culled many images from the web site to give you an idea of what it was like.
It starts with the history of Louis Vuitton trunks and the 'modern' era of fashion, showcasing dozens of trunks from the late 19th century.
Love this 'explorers' day bed trunk.
Love this 'explorers' day bed trunk.
Included was this doll and outfits that were exquisitely crafted down to hankies, straw hats, hat boxes and purses.
The exhibition moves upstairs where the mood is totally different-prepare to be bombarded by images of erotica, Iggy Pop and Bowie, movies by Fellini, Streisand and The Simpsons (featuring Marc Jacobs) where you get a taste of his inspiration. This visual and audio assault leads you onto a huge selection of what L.V. is known for- bags.
Dozens of bags are displayed like a chocolate box. How could you choose a favourite?! This is pure handbag porn.
Kate Moss was the star of the show with several photos, a video and an outfit she wore at one stage- modelled by a panther-headed mannequin in a cage.
Those shoes!
Those shoes!
Animal heads adored this, one of many staggeringly beautiful, display of clothes and bags.
More amazing shoes!
One display after another- each one incredibly inventive and witty was perfect for this show.
In this one, emergency-light headed nurse mannequins in sheer outfits. Wild.
The show ends with a Marc doll in skirt and platform trainers holding his own L.V. bag.
By this stage I had to lay down.
Love from Paris. X
15 comments:
I can understand you having to lie down-dizzying and fabulous!
tu as pu photographier , avec tout ces gardes ?? bravo!
ELFI- Non, je ne pouvais pas prendre des photos. Ce sont du site Web. Too many guards with guns!
I really fancy that Explorer's Day Bed Trunk (and the Day Bed). Excellent design.
GASP! Are you SERIOUS - what a feast. Lucky sod. Pouting slightly and unable to dig up usual bonhomie for those having a way better time than me. off to sulk some.
x
sue
A-MAZ-ING & head-dizzying indeed. Love it.
What a visual extravaganza! no wonder you had to lie down!
I'd be flat on my back with a fever. Wild is right. Lucky devils!
Had to lay down with another bottle of champagne to quaff, i hope!!!!
fascinated by some of the dresses, skirts in the neon yellow. Daybed in a trunk, you could've used it to lay down. :)
Love Kate's shoes too, and what is going on in the last photo with the blur footwear very nice.
great show!
I was swooning at the trunk. No wonder you had to lie down by the end of the exhibition. Thanks so much for sharing your enthusiasm. It's very contagious.
The Marc doll looks like you, Don. Lots of inspiration for your future work - woohoo!!!
absolutely great
... I collapsed after McQueen in NYC ... ecstatic you're amongst such splendor, what better place to go horizontal!
The nurses sort of remind me of Silent Hill, except with lights as faces. Still scary cool either way.
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