1953
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Fruits confits is a 1953 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a loose, flowing dress with a wide-brimmed hat. The dress has a fitted bodice with puffed short sleeves and a flared skirt covered in scattered floral patterns in green, pink, and blue. Her hands rest lightly on her hips, and the lines are simple but confident, with quick brushstrokes for the fabric. The title *Fruits confits* hints at something unexpected—maybe the floral shapes were meant to look like candied fruit instead of flowers. The sketch feels quick, like a first idea rather than a finished 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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