1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Parme is a 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Floral Pattern, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a simple dress with a short off-the-shoulder top and a flared skirt. The fabric looks light, with purple flowers and green leaves scattered across it. The lines are loose but clean, and the whole drawing has a quick, sketchy feel. The name "Parme" is written in the corner, maybe the dress’s code name or style. The flowers aren’t realistic—they’re just quick brushstrokes, like a quick note for a designer. Next, 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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