Carapace
1952
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1952
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Carapace is a 1952 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a sleek black-and-white outfit. The dress has a fitted jacket with pointed shoulders and a matching skirt, both dotted with small white shapes. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears simple earrings and low-heeled shoes. The word *Carapace* in the corner hints at the outfit’s hard, shell-like shape—like armor made of fabric. The loose, sketchy lines feel quick, like a fashion idea jotted down fast. Want to see more? Look up Carven.
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