Christian Dior, John Galliano Spring/Summer Haute Couture collection 2005, embroidered moiré silk and velvet in front of a portrait of Empress Eugénie Couture in the Louvre is attracting a wide spectrum of visitors. Mannequins wearing creations from 45 fashion houses serve to liven up some of the less visited galleries, with fabulous results. Donatella Versace Autumn/Winter Collection 2002/3 Brocade minidress with a gold lace hem. The Louvre exhibition playfully associates garments with objets d'art. Above, Donatella Versace's yellow strapless dress reflects the silk of the chair made for Louis XVI's brother, the comte d'Artois for his Turkish room. The fringes echo each other and give an air of exoticism. The creation by Chloé below is reminiscent of oriental lacquer-work and forms a dialogue with the Chinese study decor. Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld Autumn/Winter Collection 1976/7 Hand-painted silk crepe chiffon The Director of the Louvre, Laurence des Cars, and the head o...