1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Mambo is a 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows a woman in a loose, knee-length dress with bright yellow and green floral patterns. She’s holding a white cloth in one hand and has a simple bow at her neck. The lines are quick and sketchy, with some areas left light and others filled in with color. The title *Mambo* hints at a connection to dance or nightlife, since the word refers to a lively 1940s-50s music style. The dress looks like something you’d wear to a party or club. 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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