Paris tends to be the most celebrity-heavy of the 'big four' Fashion Week cities, but still, the guest-list at Louis Vuitton was on another level. For SS26, Louis Vuitton took over a set of apartments inside the Louvre that were once occupied by Anne of Austria, Queen of France and mother of Louis XIV—which are every bit as grand, gilded and gleaming marble-filled as you might imagine, with ornately painted and sculpture-clad ceilings to boot. (Image credit: courtesy louis vuitton)Against this striking backdrop, Ghesquière's largely pared-back, stone-coloured, ultra-modern opening looks were all the more stark—and ditto the semi-sheer, draped and soft, flowing materials, that brought a lightness and ethereal air to proceedings. (Image credit: courtesy louis vuitton)But there was much on offer for the maximalists, too; the collection becoming more dramatic, bold and embroidered as the show went on. (Image credit: courtesy louis vuitton)As ever, the accessories were also a highlight, ranging from a gold chain waist belt-cum-watch and new styles of Sneakerinas, to fresh, patterned iterations of classic bags, a clutch with special compartments for the just-dropped Louis Vuitton La Beauté make-up line.