1957
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Athénienne is a 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Stone, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a long, flowing orange dress with a draped bodice. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands with one leg slightly forward. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a quick study. The name "Athénienne" is written in the corner, which might hint at a connection to Greece or ancient styles. The dress looks simple but elegant, with a single knot at the shoulder. Check out more work by Marie-Louise Carven to see how she played with fabric and movement.
Marie-Louise Carven (31 August 1909 – 8 June 2015), born Carmen de Tommaso, was a French fashion designer who founded the house of Carven in 1945.
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