1952
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Fiançailles is a 1952 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a flowing, off-the-shoulder dress. The bodice is covered in pink floral embroidery, while the skirt is sheer with soft purple streaks and scattered white flowers. The lines are loose and quick, giving the drawing a lively, unfinished feel. The name *Fiançailles* (which means "engagement" in French) hints this might be a wedding dress design. The artist’s loose brushwork keeps it fresh, avoiding stiff perfection. Check out Marie-Louise Carven to see more of her bold, fashion-forward sketches.
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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