By Laurence Benaim

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Have you ever thought that a place could be a constant source of inspiration in the world of fashion? We personally never did, until the Château de Versailles proved us wrong. This unparalleled place of power and seduction has continued to inspire glamour and style since the rule of Louis XIV.

Today more than ever, designers, photographers, decorators and directors are still considering Versailles an inexhaustible source of inspiration. This place that has witnessed countless fashion revolutions remains a cornerstone in today’s fashion just as much as it was in the past.

From the “innocente” robe to camouflage pregnancy launched by Courtesan Madame de Montespan, to Sofia Coppola who memorialized Marie-Antoinette in extravagant wigs and pastel hues, Annie Leibovitz who captured Kirsten Dunst in a delicate taffeta-and-chiffon Alexander McQueen gown, and Karl Lagerfeld who used the palace’s gardens as the runway for his 2013 Cruise collection featuring Versailles-inspired crinoline dresses and brocade jackets, the examples are endless and you will get the chance to explore them in this stunning volume.

Mirella Haddad