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"