1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Kalif 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 simple outfit: a light gray jacket with sharp lapels, a matching skirt, and low heels. Her hair is pulled back under a small cap. The lines are loose but confident, with quick strokes for the face and hands. In the corner, there’s a tiny side view of her legs and feet. The jacket’s lapels are drawn with short, parallel lines—almost like quick shading. This might be a way to add texture without heavy detail. Want to see more? Look up cross-hatching.
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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