"A constellation of 65 French luxury houses and cultural institutions several of which predate the signing of the Declaration of Independence will converge on Manhattan to appear in the exhibition Hidden Treasures: 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories. The show, which runs from May 26-31, will be staged in the Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Skylights and Lab, on the rooftop at the Shed in Hudson Yards. Billed as the largest delegation of French luxury houses to appear in the United States, the showcase will include fashion and jewelry houses, makers of champagne, cognac and crystal; palace hotels and the Palace of Versailles, museums, monuments and even the Mona Lisa (though not the original)."
"The event is framed as an ongoing conversation that, despite diplomatic ups and downs, has been shaped in real time for two and a half centuries. Luxury is a living force, said Benedicte Epinay, president and chief executive of Comite Colbert, the event's organizer. The emotion behind what our countries have brought each other is stronger than geopolitics. Founded in 1954, Comite Colbert is the largest luxury association in the world, responsible for promoting the heritage, interests and cultural influence of 96 French houses, museums and cultural institutions."
"It is named after Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Louis XIV's finance minister, who promoted luxury craftsmanship as a driver of national prosperity. Centuries on, America's love affair with all things French shows no sign of cooling. The United States remains the leading market for the French luxury sector, which last year generated 72.6 billion euros (about $85 billion) in exports worldwide, according to a recent report by France's Ministry of the Economy and Finance."
A six-day exhibition in Manhattan, May 26–31, will present “Hidden Treasures: 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories” at the Shed in Hudson Yards. The event gathers 65 French luxury houses and cultural institutions, including fashion, jewelry, champagne, cognac, and crystal makers, along with palace hotels, the Palace of Versailles, museums, monuments, and a Mona Lisa replica. It is positioned as a continuing exchange shaped over 250 years, despite diplomatic fluctuations. Luxury is described as a living force driven by shared emotion and cultural influence. Comite Colbert, founded in 1954, organizes the event and promotes the heritage and interests of 96 French entities. The United States remains the leading market for French luxury exports, totaling 72.6 billion euros worldwide last year.
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