Artwork
Tailleur bleu marine à frise de motif sur le bas de la veste
Tailleur bleu marine à frise de motif sur le bas de la veste is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1963, the work titled “Tailleur bleu marine à frise de motif sur le bas de la veste” is a fashion illustration held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a woman wearing a dark‑blue tailored suit with a long skirt, accompanied by a small sketch of a matching bag.
Subject & Meaning
The image focuses on a single garment—a navy suit with a bow at the neckline and a decorative fringe along the hem—highlighting the design’s structural elegance. By omitting facial features and background, the illustration directs attention to the silhouette and detailing of the attire, emphasizing its stylistic qualities rather than narrative content.
Technique & Style
Rendered with loose, sketch‑like lines, the drawing prioritises overall shape and form over intricate texture. This rapid, gestural approach conveys a contemporary, almost avant‑garde sensibility, allowing the viewer to grasp the garment’s cut and movement without distraction from fine ornamentation.
History & Provenance
Attributed to the French fashion house Carven, the piece dates to the early 1960s, a period when the brand was known for modern, streamlined womenswear. The illustration entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings as part of its broader collection of fashion‑related artifacts, reflecting the institution’s interest in cultural dress.
Context
The early 1960s marked a shift toward minimalist, ready‑to‑wear designs in Parisian fashion, with Carven contributing to the trend through clean lines and functional elegance. This illustration exemplifies that aesthetic, capturing the era’s move away from elaborate couture toward more accessible, everyday elegance.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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