CARVEN

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Popularity score

77 of 100

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Paris, France

https://carven.com

Style keywords

Petite

Stripes

Youthful

Chic

Playful

About the brand

Carven is a prestigious French fashion house founded in 1945 by Marie-Louise Carven (born Carmen de Tommaso) on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. At 5'1", the founder revolutionized fashion by designing specifically for petite women, earning her the nickname "the smallest of big couturiers." Carven was a pioneer in ready-to-wear fashion when Paris was dominated by haute couture, making high fashion more accessible to real women. The brand became famous for its signature green and white stripes, lightweight fabrics, and youthful, playful designs that broke away from the conservative couture tradition. After the founder's retirement in the 1990s, the brand experienced various transitions before being relaunched by Guillaume Henry in 2009 and later acquired by Chinese group Icicle in 2018. Today, under creative director Louise Trotter since 2023, Carven continues to celebrate its heritage with contemporary takes on 1960s Parisian style, maintaining its reputation for chic, accessible luxury that embodies the spirit of French youth culture.

Paris, France

https://carven.com

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What people are saying

Substack

Walking through their store had me feeling like I was a kid in a candy store — everything was deliciously soft and beautifully constructed. The attention to detail I saw in every single piece was outstanding and refreshing. To me, Carven embodies sophistication, allure and drama while still maintaining a sense of utility.

Oct, 2025

Lemon8

While the Reformation has faced scrutiny regarding quality, this dress seems to stand out as a staple piece worth investing in for your wardrobe. Additionally, exploring underrated brands like Carven can reveal unique modern designs that embody French elegance.

May, 2025

Who What Wear

I've been noticing that fashion people are getting more creative with belt styling, and I've been wanting to give it a try. So I'm adding this new Carven style to my wardrobe. It has an extended leather strap, allowing it to be wrapped around a skirt, jeans, or a top multiple times.

Apr, 2025

The Impression

With no hard and fast separation between day and night her wardrobe choices have to be purposeful, as well as practical to see her through whatever situation she may find herself.

Sep, 2024

The Impression

Hers was a collection of simple shapes made from everyday fabrics but through skilled manipulation and off-kilter details a desirability was emdedded into each piece.

Mar, 2024

The Impression

Trotter is developing an exciting new contender for women who want to dress for themselves in smart classics which benefit from the ease and comfort of sportswear.

Mar, 2024

The Impression

In only her second collection Trotter is establishing brave new codes that speak to the way in which she is developing “wardrobe archetypes” for the Carven woman to make each day matter. Using quality fabrics in different contexts means there is no need to separate what is suitable for day or night.

Mar, 2024

the Fashion Spot

It's full of everyday pieces but with interesting twists to grab your attention. This collection also looks very 90s Prada, and it suddenly feels more Prada and the current Prada.

Sep, 2023

the Fashion Spot

I think that given Carven's contemporary positioning, it's a very good debut collection. It's both pragmatic and elevated enough. I love the accessories, the car coats, the knitwear and the tailoring.

Sep, 2023

The Impression

A promising debut that started from a blank slate which set the tone for a new vision of Carven. Unique and covetable shoes and jewelry.

Sep, 2023

the Fashion Spot

I like LT and I love Carven, though I struggle with the season's silhouette. It's totally Prada-esque, though with blown up volumes that make it slightly cartoonish in my opinion.

Sep, 2023

Substack

Walking through their store had me feeling like I was a kid in a candy store — everything was deliciously soft and beautifully constructed. The attention to detail I saw in every single piece was outstanding and refreshing. To me, Carven embodies sophistication, allure and drama while still maintaining a sense of utility.

Oct, 2025

Lemon8

While the Reformation has faced scrutiny regarding quality, this dress seems to stand out as a staple piece worth investing in for your wardrobe. Additionally, exploring underrated brands like Carven can reveal unique modern designs that embody French elegance.

May, 2025

Who What Wear

I've been noticing that fashion people are getting more creative with belt styling, and I've been wanting to give it a try. So I'm adding this new Carven style to my wardrobe. It has an extended leather strap, allowing it to be wrapped around a skirt, jeans, or a top multiple times.

Apr, 2025

The Impression

With no hard and fast separation between day and night her wardrobe choices have to be purposeful, as well as practical to see her through whatever situation she may find herself.

Sep, 2024

The Impression

Hers was a collection of simple shapes made from everyday fabrics but through skilled manipulation and off-kilter details a desirability was emdedded into each piece.

Mar, 2024

The Impression

Trotter is developing an exciting new contender for women who want to dress for themselves in smart classics which benefit from the ease and comfort of sportswear.

Mar, 2024

The Impression

In only her second collection Trotter is establishing brave new codes that speak to the way in which she is developing “wardrobe archetypes” for the Carven woman to make each day matter. Using quality fabrics in different contexts means there is no need to separate what is suitable for day or night.

Mar, 2024

the Fashion Spot

It's full of everyday pieces but with interesting twists to grab your attention. This collection also looks very 90s Prada, and it suddenly feels more Prada and the current Prada.

Sep, 2023

the Fashion Spot

I think that given Carven's contemporary positioning, it's a very good debut collection. It's both pragmatic and elevated enough. I love the accessories, the car coats, the knitwear and the tailoring.

Sep, 2023

The Impression

A promising debut that started from a blank slate which set the tone for a new vision of Carven. Unique and covetable shoes and jewelry.

Sep, 2023

the Fashion Spot

I like LT and I love Carven, though I struggle with the season's silhouette. It's totally Prada-esque, though with blown up volumes that make it slightly cartoonish in my opinion.

Sep, 2023