'Clou de Girofle'
1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Clou de Girofle' is a 1951 by Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a simple brown dress with a fitted jacket and a long, flared skirt. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands confidently on a few steps, holding her skirt with one hand. The lines are loose and quick, with just a few details like the belt and floral pattern on the skirt. The artist signed it *"Clou de Girofle"*—which means "clove" in French, a nod to the fashion house’s name, Carven. The drawing feels like a quick study, almost like a fashion sketch you’d see in a magazine. Next, check out Carven to see more of their bold, elegant designs.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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