Posted on 26 June 2026:

Symphony of Art and Haute Couture – Parisian Elegance Meets Living Color

In the majestic salons of the City Hall of Paris’s 7th arrondissement, an extraordinary cultural evening unfolded—A Symphony of Art and Haute Couture. Here, fine art and high fashion embraced in a breathtaking crossover: the Tableaux Vivants (Alive Paintings) collection shimmering into life as a spectacular fashion show.

Organized in partnership with Lions Club International and the Mayor of the 7th district, the event radiated Parisian refinement while carrying a noble mission of solidarity. With the gracious presence of Ms. Josiane Gaude, Deputy Mayor, and Dr. Anne‑Marie Janicki, Governor of Lions Club Île‑de‑France, the evening stood under the patronage of Ms. Rachida Dati, Mayor of the 7th district—dedicated to offering holidays for underprivileged children.

At its heart, the “Alive Paintings” project was a poetic dialogue between two luminous creators:

Jean‑Marie Pujol, legendary couturier and master patternmaker, whose artistry once graced icons like Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, and Brigitte Bardot.
Dr. Larissa Noury, Paris‑based architect‑colorist and professor, weaving chromatic poetry into human form and canvas, exploring what she calls “the invisible architecture of the soul.”

Together, they transformed fabric and pigment into living tableaux—where couture became canvas, and color became breath.

The Runway of Living Colors – Couture as Canvas

In the grand halls of Paris’s 7th arrondissement, the runway became a gallery—where gowns transformed into canvases. Dr. Larissa Noury, architect‑colorist and visionary artist, treated each garment as structural architecture, layering silk and textile with tactile painting techniques, metallic gleams, and chromatic harmonies.

As models—including the radiant Miss Montmartre Paris—glided through the historic salons, the dresses shimmered like living phenomena: deep‑sea depths, celestial clouds, rain, blossoms, feathers, butterflies. Each creation was singular, a fleeting impression captured in fabric and light.

“The couture is one of the last refuges of the human, the personal, the inimitable.” — Larissa Noury, echoing Christian Dior

Beyond its visual splendor, the evening carried profound meaning. Organized with Lions Club International, the gala harnessed the aura of Paris Fashion Week to champion solidarity, offering holidays to underprivileged children.

Living Tableaux – An Afternoon of Elegance

Initiated by the visionary Larissa Noury, the event unfolded as a luminous union of art and couture. In a refined Parisian setting, models, artists, actresses, and opera singers graced the runway, each silhouette transformed into a living canvas.

Every gesture carried story and emotion, weaving painting, haute couture, and stage performance into a single breath. The audience was transported into a world where elegance merged seamlessly with creativity, applauding the dedication of all who shaped this rare moment.

Laure Volpato, Violoncello and Olga Perrier, soprano crowned the afternoon with their captivating music and voice, drawing Larissa and her radiant models into a collective tableau of harmony.

Renowned writer and poet Leila Elmahi captured the spirit with her words: “That was an afternoon of art, elegance, and creativity at the 7th arrondissement city hall of Paris.”

Equally evocative was filmmaker Giancarlo Giambra of Belgium, who reflected: “There exists a secret dialogue, a centuries‑old and hushed conversation between the painter’s brush and the couturier’s scissors. Both share the same realm: that of form, light, and pure emotion captured in the moment.”

Ultimately, this night in the 7th arrondissement was more than fashion—it was a reminder that Paris remains the beating heart of creative innovation. When artisan craftsmanship meets pure artistic expression, couture transcends the runway and imprints itself upon the soul.

In the luminous reception rooms of the 7th arrondissement City Hall, Paris welcomed an afternoon steeped in art, elegance and creativity. The gathering unfolded as a rare celebration where beauty became language, and culture became communion.

Brief yet profound, these impressions remind us that Paris continues to be the eternal stage where art and fashion converse in whispers of timeless beauty.