1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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'Marron d'Inde' is a 1949 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 long, flowing dress with a high neckline and simple floral patterns down the front. The fabric looks loose and light, almost like it’s made of silk. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands with one hand resting on her hip. The loose, quick lines suggest the artist was more interested in shape than detail. The name *Marron d’Inde* is signed in the corner—likely the dress’s name, not the person’s. Next, check out womenswear from the 1920s to see how styles like this fit into fashion history.
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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