1958
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Le rouge et le noir is a 1958 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a simple, knee-length red dress with bold black lines outlining the collar, pockets, and hem. The dress is loose but structured, with short sleeves and a slight A-line shape. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she stands with one hand resting lightly on her hip. The title *Le rouge et le noir* (Red and Black) hints at the dress’s striking colors. The drawing is loose and quick, with watercolor washes and ink lines—no small details like facial features or background. Next, check out Marie-Louise Carven to see more of her fashion 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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