1955
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Oberlé is a 1955 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman from behind in a sleek black dress. The dress has a fitted top with a deep V-neck and flared skirt, paired with pointed heels. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears simple earrings. The drawing is loose and quick, with light pencil strokes and a few darker lines for shadows. The name "Oberlé" is scrawled in the corner, which might be the dress’s name or the model’s. The simplicity of the lines keeps the focus on the shape of the dress itself. Look up womenswear to see how clothing like this changed over time.
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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