Pourpre
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
Pourpre 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 long red dress with wide sleeves and a belt. She’s holding a small black bag in her right hand and has one leg slightly lifted, like she’s walking. The lines are loose and quick, with flat colors and no background. The word *Pourpre* (French for "purple") is written at the top, but the dress is red—maybe it was meant to be purple originally. The sketch looks like a fashion drawing, not a realistic portrait. Next, check out womenswear from the 1950s to see how clothes like this were styled.
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