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I had the wonderful opportunity in Paris last week to sneak away with a couple of girlfriends to take in the Louis Vuitton-Marc Jacobs exhibition at Les Arts Decoratif.
What fun!
Although I never got the chance to see the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Met (missed it by one day, not that I’m bitter)
I did see the Princess Grace exhibit in London and I must say the “Louis” show is far superior.
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While my menfolk were climbing the stairs of la Tour Eiffel, we girls were engaging in some good old fashioned Fashion New vs Fashion Old chat,
Which included the big “What the hell happened to our waists in the last hundred years” quandary
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Several walls covered in video screens bombarded your senses with cultural icons, film clips and the multitude of ways in which Jacobs, in his role as designer for Louis Vuitton, is inspired.
Definitely one of the highlights of the exhibit.
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Funny how the Steven Sprouse collection already feels like a total blast from the past.
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Fan Dance Video from the exhibition
Can we just pretend I had included this on my previous “FAN-TASTIQUE” post-
you know the one I posted the morning before I went to this exhibit!
(hate when that happens)
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little mini Marc Jacobs in a case as you exit the show
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The Marc Jacobs Fall 2012-13 collection for Louis Vuitton is a veritable Alladin’s Den for those
who truly appreciate over the top luxe decadence & glamour.
Who…
MOI??
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Although hardly befitting my lifestyle-as I live in the land of sweatpants & Uggs, and though I often bemoan that fact, I’m guilty as charged 
Still, we can all dream.
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And really,
One does need someone to carry this to prevent snagging One’s coat on the gems, duh
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A-line coats, jewelled leather skirts and cropped trousers in tapestry fabrics adorned with flower-shaped buttons…
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Embroidered jacquard, sumptuous brocades, jewel toned holograms and resin gems appear throughout the collection.
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Enormous hats embellished with fur plumes and high heeled mary-janes heighten the drama.
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excruciatingly gorgeous
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Here you can watch a beautiful video of the shooting of the Fall campaign by Steven Meisel
with Marc giving a little explanation;
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This is really quite beautiful, please take the time to watch!
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Amusez-vous and we’ll rendezvous on the train platform, oui?
I’ll be appearing from amidst billows of steam, right below the giant clock as the last whistle blows hauntingly…
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