1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Tao is a 1959 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 long, flowing dress with a wide skirt. The dress has a patterned fabric that looks like lace, and the skirt flares out dramatically. Her arms are relaxed at her sides, and the drawing is simple but confident. The artist signed it "Tao" in the corner, which might be the dress name or a code. The lines are bold and loose, focusing on shape over detail. Look up 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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