One of Louis Vuitton‘s first patrons was Empress Eugénie of France who lived in regal splendour with  Napoleon III at the Palais du Louvre that is now home to one of my favourite fashion museums the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. How apt then that the Musée is hosting ‘Louis Vuitton- Marc Jacobs‘ from 9th March to 16th September. The exhibition examines their respective contributions to the fashion systems of their eras taking visitors from industrialisation to globalisation. Enjoy the beautiful Busby Berkeley inspired film, directed by Ruth Hogben with creative director Katie Grand, that heralds the exhibition dates:

http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/

& while you’re right at the Louvre why not pop in & check out Empress Eugénie’s crown  which features diamonds,  emeralds, 8 gold eagles… enough said.

http://www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/empress-eugenies-crown