So far, the year in Paris has been bright — at least in a cultural sense. The Louvre Museum is leading the charge with its very first full-fledged fashion exhibition in its 232-year history. To talk about why it’s significant, what visitors can expect, and the cultural context surrounding the pieces on display is Amy Verner, a fashion journalist and longtime Paris resident who has likely spent more time pondering the works inside the Louvre than all of my listeners combined.
Mentioned in this episode:
Amy Verner
Louvre Couture
Olivier Gabet
Louvre renovation plan
Elaine Sciolino's new book "Adventures in the Louvre"
