1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Pagode is a 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Ensemble, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows three fashion designs on a plain background. The largest drawing is a bold black gown with a deep V-back and asymmetrical, flowing skirt. Two smaller sketches flank it—one a simple sleeveless dress, the other a loose, layered top. The lines are confident, with quick strokes and solid blocks of color. The big gown’s dramatic cut and movement suggest it’s meant for a special occasion. The handwritten notes in the corner label it "Pagode" and "Veste 155," hinting at a designer’s shorthand for the collection. Next, 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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