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The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world. In addition to housing the most famous pieces of art, the Louvre will now host gowns and accessories from the couture collections Givenchy, Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and others.
“Paris is the capital of fashion—there is a very strong relationship between the fashion houses and Paris, and the Louvre is in the heart of Paris,” Olivier Gabet, director of the museum’s decorative arts department, told Reuters. Gabet also stated that this is “the first time the Louvre brings fashion inside the museum in this way … The idea of this kind of exhibit is to say, ‘come to the Louvre, look at the collections differently,’” said Gabet.”
Fashion designers have showcased their couture collections in the Louvre in the past, but never as an exhibition hosted beside of the museum’s incredible art works. The couture garments will be strategically placed among art pieces that relate to the couture garments. John Galliano for Dior in 2006 sits in the center of a room dedicated to Louis XIV, lined with ornate, gilded furniture and towering portraits of the Sun King.
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Perry Ellis’ partnerships
Perry Ellis announces U.S. partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. The Nations Face-Off tournament takes place in Boston at the TD Garden and in Montreal at the Bell Centre February 12 through February 20.
“As a brand, we’re increasingly finding ourselves drawn to the incredible communities in sport,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, president and CEO of Perry Ellis International, Inc., as reported in fashionnetwork.com. “After years of reimagining our modern, All-American style and finding success in other sports partnerships, we are thrilled to be teaming up with the NHL and NHLPA to continue demonstrating how fashion is driving a cultural movement within the sports community.”
Perry Ellis will provide tailored looks for the Team USA players with Perry Ellis branding featured during the televised event of ABC, TNT, ESPN, as well as in-arena signage in Boston. Fans attending the tournament will have the opportunity to explore and experience Perry Ellis’ latest collection.
“The brand has done a tremendous job bridging the cultural intersection of sports and fashion, and this breakthrough partnership allows our League to be a part of that greater conversation. We’re excited to see how they engage with our fans and for our fans to experience what Perry Ellis has to offer,” detailed Max Paulsen, NHL vice president, global business development.
The couture collections are on display in the Louvre through July 21, 2025.
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Goodbye, Lynn
Fashion fixture and jewelry designer Lynn Ban has passed away. The news of her passing was shared by her son Sebastian.
Her clients have included Rihanna and Beyonce. “2025 is rocking me at this point! This is too much!!! Lynn you will always be our fairy godmother!, ”Rihanna wrote. “Love you forever and always! … Thank you for all the joy you brought to us!”
Ban underwent brain surgery after sustaining an injury while failing during a ski trip in Aspen. Her son did not disclose the case of her death.
Lynn Ban had starred in the Netflix series “Bling Empire: New York.”
—William S. Gooch
