1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Naja is a 1959 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 sleek black dress with a fitted waist and flared skirt, standing confidently with one hand on her hip. Her hair is styled in a short, voluminous updo, and she wears bold red lipstick and simple black heels. To the right, a small line drawing of the dress front is included, showing its shape and details. The dress looks like it’s designed for movement, with clean lines and a practical cut. The sketch style is loose but precise, focusing on the dress’s form rather than fine details. Look up womenswear to see how fashion design sketches like this fit into clothing 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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