1955
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Orée is a 1955 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows a woman in a strapless dress with a full, flowing skirt. The fabric has a leafy pattern in soft browns and greens. She stands confidently, one hand on her hip, wearing heels and simple jewelry. In the corner, a smaller sketch shows the same dress from the back. The artist signed it "Orée," which might hint at a place or idea—like the edge of a forest. The loose, sketchy lines feel quick, almost like a first idea for a design. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
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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