Dolce & Gabbana Debut in Paris, Showing Italian Artistry on French Soil

Italian and French fashion have long been framed as rivals, with French conglomerates such as LVMH and Kering and Paris Fashion Week sometimes viewed as the pinnacle of the industry. But this exhibition challenges that hierarchy, showing that the two traditions are more interconnected than they are opposed. Both rely on les petites mains – "the little hands" – the artisans whose precision and passion elevate couture to art.