Although, at first glance, this outfit appears similar to an habit à la française—the attire of eighteenth century noblemen at the French court—combining an habit (jacket), gilet (vest), and culottes (breeches), it differs greatly from the attire of that age by incorporating distinctive lace jabots and ruffled sleeves. In addition to being women’s wear, it has a jacket with embroidery over plastic embossing, running shorts blended with synthetic fibers, and leather sneakers. This combination, which would have been unimaginable in the eighteenth century, makes free use of modern technology to create a light, dynamic look. The collection was shown at the Louvre Museum, which brings together pieces from many different ages in one space, and through it, Nicholas Ghesquière employs anachronism to question the boundary between costume and fashion. By reexamination of the process traced by apparel through trends and historicization, beautiful attire of the eighteenth century that has now become historic clothing infuses contemporary fashion with renewed vitality.