Artwork
Pousse-pousse
Pousse-pousse is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Pousse-pousse is a 1963 fashion design by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house. The piece is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The design features a woman in a black, long-sleeved, high-neckline dress with white and gold polka dots, accompanied by a matching angled hat adorned with a flower. The overall ensemble conveys confidence, poise, and refinement, embodying Carven's approach to elegant, petite-friendly fashion.
Technique & Style
Characterized by its use of lightweight fabric (typical of Carven's work), the design blends classic 1960s sophistication with a touch of playful elegance through the polka dot pattern and angled hat styling.
History & Provenance
Created in 1963 by Marie-Louise Carven, a pioneering Parisian couturier known for introducing prêt-à-porter lines, Pousse-pousse is housed at the Museum of Ethnography as part of its collection.
Context
Reflecting early 1960s fashion trends, Pousse-pousse showcases Carven's contribution to making high-end fashion more accessible through prêt-à-porter, while catering to the petite market.
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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