1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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Dragon 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 sleek, knee-length dress with bold black-and-red floral prints. Her jacket has a high collar and long sleeves, paired with a matching skirt. The lines are simple but confident, with a small side view of the jacket and a quick outline of the dress’s back. The notes in the corner—*"Dragon-156"* and *"Rose 71"*—hint at a code or collection number, but the exact meaning isn’t clear. The drawing feels like a quick study, maybe for a fashion design. 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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