1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
'Sucre d'orge' is a 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a loose, flowing dress with a bow at the waist. The fabric has a simple pattern of small red shapes, maybe flowers. Her pose is relaxed, with one hand resting on her hip and the other near her chest. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines and light shading to suggest fabric texture. The title, *Sucre d’orge*, is written in the corner—it means "barley sugar" in French, which might hint at the playful, sweet look of the dress. Next, check out Marie-Louise Carven to see more of her fashion sketches.
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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