1963
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Saint Christophe is a 1963 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Bustier, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a sleek, strapless dress with a wavy pattern. She’s holding a small cup in one hand and has a big, curly updo. Her dress is tight at the top and flares out at the knees, ending in a short hem. In the corner, there’s a tiny sketch of another woman in a simple dress. The name "Saint Christophe" is written in the top right, but it’s unclear what that refers to. The dress looks like it’s made of layers, almost like fabric folds. If you like this style, look up bustier to see how tops like this were designed.
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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