1957
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Directoire is a 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Bolero, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a simple, dark dress with short sleeves and a fitted waist. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands with one hand on her hip. To the right, there’s a small drawing of the same outfit flat on paper, like a pattern. The word *Directoire* is written in the corner—this might hint at a style from a specific time. The loose, quick lines make the drawing feel more like a fashion sketch than a detailed portrait. Next, check out 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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