Artwork
'Malikoko'
'Malikoko' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Malikoko, created in 1949 by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven, is a fashion sketch featuring a woman in a simple green dress. The piece is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman dressed in a green, V-neck, belted dress with a flared bottom, paired with flat sandals and a wide-brimmed hat. The attire reflects Carven's design focus on petite women, emphasizing clean lines and comfort.
Technique & Style
Executed with quick, loose lines, the sketch prioritizes the dress's overall shape and fabric flow over detailed rendering. The sparse background underscores this focus on the garment's design.
History & Provenance
Created in 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (established in 1945), Malikoko later became part of the Museum of Ethnography's holdings. Carven was a pioneer among Parisian couturiers in introducing prêt-à-porter lines.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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