Versailles ‘recycles’. The château is definitely in the news. After the contemporary art exhibitions held within the royal residence itself, the noble establishment, no doubt under the impetus of Catherine Pégard, is now boasting about its ecology. Whether the festivities are dedicated to the four hundredth anniversary of Lenôtre’s birth, the atmosphere is bucolic and respectful of ecology. The Grande Maison has chosen to recycle the tarpaulins from one of its most recent exhibitions, Les Dames de Trianon, in order to minimize the impact on the environment. These canvases become objects and bags of all kinds. 
Following the example of designers such as Martin Margiela, who are careful to recycle their previous collections into their new ones, the museum offers a wide range of accessories. Cabin bags, shopping bags, tablet cases, make-up bags – the possibilities are endless. Each one is unique. Carved from the material, the utensil highlights its aesthetics. Cut as if from a cookie-cutter, mouths, faces and letters adorn the portion. 
To meet this challenge, a cooperation agreement was signed with Bilum. Bilum, which specializes in this type of procedure, was able to create top-of-the-range products.
Produced in French saddlery, leather goods and luggage workshops, this collection is a first for Versailles. Structured around three ranges – business, city and travel – it can be adapted to every moment of life.
On sale online from November 15, the various pieces are sure to appeal. A new way of looking at art,
http://www.boutique-chateauversailles.fr/fr/
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