1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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'Phébus' is a 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows two simple, stylized figures standing side by side. The person on the left wears a black top with straps, red pants, and holds a drink in one hand and a coat in the other. The one on the right is dressed in a dark jacket with red pants, holding a long object like a sword or cane. Both have exaggerated, angular shapes and flat colors. The figures look like they’re dressed for a night out or a performance. The artist focused on bold lines and clean shapes, making the clothes look modern and sharp. Next, check out womenswear from the 1920s to see how fashion influenced this style.
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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