The Met Gala of 1990, themed "Théâtre de la Mode – Fashion Dolls: The Survival of Haute Couture," honored the artistry, allure, creativity and legacy of haute couture. The theme was inspired by the original Théâtre de la Mode,' a 1945-1946 exhibition that showcased miniature fashion mannequins in elaborated artist-created sets. The exhibition opened at the Louvre museum in Paris and later throughout Europe. Its success led to an American tour in 1946, displaying in…