1963
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Cortina is a 1963 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Lace, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a sleek black dress with a fitted top and a flared, ruffled skirt. Her hair is styled in a high, voluminous updo, and she wears simple earrings and pointed shoes. To the right, there’s a small side view drawing of the same dress, showing its shape from behind. The dress looks like it has lace details, especially around the skirt’s ruffles. The artist’s loose, confident lines make the figure look elegant but quick to draw. Check out lace to see how it’s made and why it was a big deal in fashion.
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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