1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Laos is a 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Polo Neck, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a long coat with big brown cuffs and pockets. The coat is light gray and hits just above her knees. She’s walking, one hand tucked in her pocket, the other loose at her side. Next to her is a simple line drawing of the same coat, showing how it’s cut at the back. The handwritten "Laos" in the corner might be the name of the coat—or maybe just a note. The drawing feels quick, like a first idea rather than a finished design. If you like this style, check out Marie-Louise Carven.
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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