1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Civa is a 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Bustier, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a long, flowing gown with a strapless top. The dress is black with swirling gold and white patterns, and the skirt flares out dramatically. The fabric looks soft and layered, with a tiered effect near the bottom. The drawing is loose and quick, almost like a fashion sketch. The artist signed it "Civa-48" in the corner, which might be a code or name for the design. Next, look up Marie-Louise Carven to see more of her work.
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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