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French Elite, classic and timeless

French Chic

Madame Carven's famous 1946 fragrance, "Ma Griffe", was named after a summer dress made from her signature green-and-white striped cloth. Madame Carven retired in 1993 and in 2002 her oeuvre was celebrated with an exhibition at the Musée Galliera.

In 2017, Serge Ruffieux was appointed Creative Director of Carven. He oversaw the brand's women's fashion, accessories and shoe lines. His first collection for the house was unveiled during the spring-summer 2018 season in Paris.

Madame Carven's Signature Style

Madame Carven's famous 1946 fragrance, "Ma Griffe", was named after a summer dress made from her signature green-and-white striped cloth. Madame Carven retired in 1993 and in 2002 her oeuvre was celebrated with an exhibition at the Musée Galliera.

In 2017, Serge Ruffieux was appointed Creative Director of Carven. He oversaw the brand's women's fashion, accessories and shoe lines. His first collection for the house was unveiled during the spring-summer 2018 season in Paris.

A New Era

Before his time at Carven, Serge Ruffieux spent almost ten years at Christian Dior, where he was co-artistic director between 2015 and 2016. With Serge Ruffieux at the helm, a new era has begun at Carven.

The House of Carven was founded in 1945 by Marie-Louise Carven, specializing in outfits for petite ladies like her. The brand was an instant hit with the French elite in post-war Paris.

A selection from our collection

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