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Pierre Cardin Mod Dress

Pierre Cardin Mod Color Block Dress
Pierre Cardin Mod Color Block Dress

Pierre Cardin Mod Color Block Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous much documented in the 1960s red and black dress from the master Pierre Cardin. It has

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1980s French Day Dresses

1960s Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash Belt
1960s Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash Belt

1960s Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash Belt

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1960s linen dress by Pierre Cardin with contrasting mod stitching and a matching sash belt

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1960s French Shift Dresses

Pierre Cardin Mod Space Age Mini Dress with Geometric Design, 1970s
Pierre Cardin Mod Space Age Mini Dress with Geometric Design, 1970s

Pierre Cardin Mod Space Age Mini Dress with Geometric Design, 1970s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Pierre Cardin silk space age mini dress in a pale peach/sherbert color. Dress has classic

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Cardin Mod Pastel Color Block Op Art Maxi, 1960s
Pierre Cardin Mod Pastel Color Block Op Art Maxi, 1960s

Pierre Cardin Mod Pastel Color Block Op Art Maxi, 1960s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is a piece of fashion history. It is an authentic 1960s mod, color block maxi dress

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20th Century Maxi Dresses

1990s Moschino Black Velvet Dress With Novelty Vinyl Appliques
1990s Moschino Black Velvet Dress With Novelty Vinyl Appliques

1990s Moschino Black Velvet Dress With Novelty Vinyl Appliques

By Moschino Cheap and Chic

Located in London, GB

Cardin’s space age mod dresses of the 1960s. Of quality cotton velvet, the design features oversized rows

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1960s PIERRE CARDIN Boutique Shocking Pink Mod Dress
1960s PIERRE CARDIN Boutique Shocking Pink Mod Dress

1960s PIERRE CARDIN Boutique Shocking Pink Mod Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Milan, Italy

This gorgeous 1960s PIERRE CARDIN Mod dress is in shocking pink woolen fabric. It has tie frontal

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1960s French Day Dresses

Pierre Cardin Yellow Mod Dress
Pierre Cardin Yellow Mod Dress

Pierre Cardin Yellow Mod Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Yellow linen mod dress. Front pockets. Large white button details. Rear zipper closure. Lined. Made

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1960s Day Dresses

Pierre Cardin Iconic Mod Dress, 1970s
Pierre Cardin Iconic Mod Dress, 1970s

Pierre Cardin Iconic Mod Dress, 1970s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Bethesda, MD

Pierre Cardin iconic mod gray wool mini dress with long sleeves and red diagonal stripes. Back

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1970s French Day Dresses

1960s Pierre Cardin Sunshine Yellow Wool Mod Dress
1960s Pierre Cardin Sunshine Yellow Wool Mod Dress

1960s Pierre Cardin Sunshine Yellow Wool Mod Dress

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1960s Pierre Cardin Sunshine Yellow Wool Mod Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous brilliant mod shift ensemble by Pierre Cardin! The ensemble is composed of a bottom dress

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1960s French Shift Dresses

Pierre Cardin Mod Dress, 1960s
Pierre Cardin Mod Dress, 1960s

Pierre Cardin Mod Dress, 1960s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Austin, TX

1960s Pierre Cardin aqua and white dress with zipper up back, square design on front. Lght wool

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1960s French Day Dresses

1960s  Pierre Cardin Mod linen butterfly print dress
1960s  Pierre Cardin Mod linen butterfly print dress

1960s Pierre Cardin Mod linen butterfly print dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Swinging 60s, vivid butterfly print mod style dress from Pierre Cardin...Linen blend fabric with

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1960s Shift Dresses

Vintage 1970s PIERRE CARDIN Mod Knit Belted Dress
Vintage 1970s PIERRE CARDIN Mod Knit Belted Dress

Vintage 1970s PIERRE CARDIN Mod Knit Belted Dress

By Pierre Cardin Paris, Pierre Cardin

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1970s PIERRE CARDIN Mod Knit Belted Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust

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Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Red Mod Butterly Shift Dress, 1980s
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Red Mod Butterly Shift Dress, 1980s

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Red Mod Butterly Shift Dress, 1980s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Another 80s does 60s understated masterpiece from Cardin. What a perfect and stunning red to

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1960s Pierre Cardin Mod Silk Dress
1960s Pierre Cardin Mod Silk Dress

1960s Pierre Cardin Mod Silk Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

A light as air silk dress from Pierre Cardin in browns, gold and green. The dress fabric is micro

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1970s Pierre Cardin Mod Graphic Jersey Wool Day Dress
1970s Pierre Cardin Mod Graphic Jersey Wool Day Dress

1970s Pierre Cardin Mod Graphic Jersey Wool Day Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

A Pierre Cardin sleeveless wool jersey dress in creme and brown with graphic print design. I'm such

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Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash, 1960s
Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash, 1960s

Pierre Cardin Vintage Mod Linen Dress and Sash, 1960s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1960s linen dress by Pierre Cardin with contrasting mod stitching and a matching sash belt

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Pierre Cardin Mod White & Turquoise Sheath Dress c 1970
Pierre Cardin Mod White & Turquoise Sheath Dress c 1970

Pierre Cardin Mod White & Turquoise Sheath Dress c 1970

By Pierre Cardin

Located in University City, MO

Pierre Cardin Mod white & turquoise sheath dress The chic retro designer dress is designed with a

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Vintage Pierre Cardin Mod Plaid Wool Mini Dress w/Flower Appliques
Vintage Pierre Cardin Mod Plaid Wool Mini Dress w/Flower Appliques

Vintage Pierre Cardin Mod Plaid Wool Mini Dress w/Flower Appliques

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

Pierre Cardin signature fabric. Most likely from the 1970s, this tiny mod mini dress is appliquéd with

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1970s French Day Dresses

1960s Pierre Cardin Olive Green Mod Coatdress
1960s Pierre Cardin Olive Green Mod Coatdress

1960s Pierre Cardin Olive Green Mod Coatdress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1960s mod Pierre Cardin is the chicest of the chic, and this olive green wool coat dress is no

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1960s French Day Dresses

1969 Pierre Cardin Mod Wool Mini-Dress with Abstract Print
1969 Pierre Cardin Mod Wool Mini-Dress with Abstract Print

1969 Pierre Cardin Mod Wool Mini-Dress with Abstract Print

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

A 1969 Pierre Cardin wool mini-dress with an abstract organic print in brown on a creme background

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1960s French Mini Dresses

1972 Pierre Cardin Red Wool Jersey Mod Midi Day Dress w/Logo Pocket
1972 Pierre Cardin Red Wool Jersey Mod Midi Day Dress w/Logo Pocket

1972 Pierre Cardin Red Wool Jersey Mod Midi Day Dress w/Logo Pocket

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

A 1972 Pierre Cardin red wool jersey day dress with iconic logo pocket. Cardin was one of the first

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1970s French Day Dresses

Vintage Pierre Cardin Mod Black Cocktail Dress w/ Cutouts at the Back
Vintage Pierre Cardin Mod Black Cocktail Dress w/ Cutouts at the Back

Vintage Pierre Cardin Mod Black Cocktail Dress w/ Cutouts at the Back

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

A vintage Pierre Cardin black wool crepe shift dress with three cutouts at the back. The dress

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20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Space Age 1960's Pierre Cardin Mod A-Line Dress Featuring Cut Out Design
Space Age 1960's Pierre Cardin Mod A-Line Dress Featuring Cut Out Design

Space Age 1960's Pierre Cardin Mod A-Line Dress Featuring Cut Out Design

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pierre Cardin has enjoyed a storied career in fashion design starting with his work for

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1960s French Shift Dresses

Mod 1960s Pierre Cardin Space Age Black Red Vintage 60s Shift Dress
Mod 1960s Pierre Cardin Space Age Black Red Vintage 60s Shift Dress

Mod 1960s Pierre Cardin Space Age Black Red Vintage 60s Shift Dress

By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Paris

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare 1960s PIERRE CARDIN black and red Space Age shift dress ! While the Cardin label is missing

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1960's Black & Red Wool Pierre Cardin Inspired Mod Gown
1960's Black & Red Wool Pierre Cardin Inspired Mod Gown

1960's Black & Red Wool Pierre Cardin Inspired Mod Gown

Located in Toronto, Ontario

design elements are inspired by Pierre Cardin's 1960's sleek modern vision. The weight of this dress

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1960's Pierre Cardin Space-Age Taupe Cut-Out Mod Shift Dress
1960's Pierre Cardin Space-Age Taupe Cut-Out Mod Shift Dress

1960's Pierre Cardin Space-Age Taupe Cut-Out Mod Shift Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Spectacular 1960's Pierre Cardin mod dress in a rich fully-lined taupe wool-crepe. In 1951 Cardin

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Pierre Cardin Vintage 1960's Orange Wool Mod Dress
Pierre Cardin Vintage 1960's Orange Wool Mod Dress

Pierre Cardin Vintage 1960's Orange Wool Mod Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Toronto, ON

Pierre Cardin vintage late 1960's orange wool mod dress. Centre back zipper, sleeveless design, op

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1960's Pierre Cardin Black-Linen Grommets Cut-Out Mod Dress
1960's Pierre Cardin Black-Linen Grommets Cut-Out Mod Dress

1960's Pierre Cardin Black-Linen Grommets Cut-Out Mod Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Spectacular late 1960's Pierre Cardin fully-lined linen mini dress in an ultra flattering

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1960s Pierre Cardin Red and Black Wool Mod Dress
1960s Pierre Cardin Red and Black Wool Mod Dress

1960s Pierre Cardin Red and Black Wool Mod Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fabulous example of Pierre Cardin in the 1960s, this black wool dress features a red graphic

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1960's Pierre Cardin Couture Space-Age White Linen Mod Dress
1960's Pierre Cardin Couture Space-Age White Linen Mod Dress

1960's Pierre Cardin Couture Space-Age White Linen Mod Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Spectacular mid 1960's Pierre Cardin designer dress in crisp-white lined cotton-linen. In 1951

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1960s French Shift Dresses

c1968 Pierre Cardin Couture Shift Dress
c1968 Pierre Cardin Couture Shift Dress

c1968 Pierre Cardin Couture Shift Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Rockwood, ON

Here I have an extraordinary and rare museum quality condition Pierre Cardin mod shift dress! This

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1960s Day Dresses

1968 Pierre Cardin Fuchsia-Pink Satin Mod Column Dress Gown
1968 Pierre Cardin Fuchsia-Pink Satin Mod Column Dress Gown

1968 Pierre Cardin Fuchsia-Pink Satin Mod Column Dress Gown

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Spectacular 1968 Pierre Cardin designer gown in the prettiest fuchsia-pink satin. In 1951 Cardin

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1960s Rare Pierre Cardin Cut Out Dress
1960s Rare Pierre Cardin Cut Out Dress

1960s Rare Pierre Cardin Cut Out Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Rockwood, ON

Amazing early Pierre Cardin mod shift dress down in a deep blue wool. One of his most iconic

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1960's Pierre Cardin Psychedelic Silk Mod Mini Shift Paris Dress
1960's Pierre Cardin Psychedelic Silk Mod Mini Shift Paris Dress

1960's Pierre Cardin Psychedelic Silk Mod Mini Shift Paris Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Spectacular late 1960's Pierre Cardin Paris hand-woven, sapphire-blue, silk shift. In 1951 Cardin

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A 60s Vintage Pierre Cardin Red Space Age Dress
A 60s Vintage Pierre Cardin Red Space Age Dress

A 60s Vintage Pierre Cardin Red Space Age Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A gorgeous sleeveless 1960s Pierre Cardin bright red mod dress . The four round circles descend in

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Pierre Cardin Mod Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary pierre cardin mod dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Red and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a pierre cardin mod dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years.

How Much is a Pierre Cardin Mod Dress?

Prices for a pierre cardin mod dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $330 and can go as high as $4,450, while, on average they fetch $1,400.

Pierre Cardin for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward, Pierre Cardin enjoyed great success in other design fields, most notably furniture. Cardin’s chairs, cabinets, tables and other pieces share many of the keynotes of his clothing designs. They are simple, geometric, elegant and cool.

Cardin was born in a village near Venice, Italy, and raised in central France. Always interested in fashion, he left home at age 17 to train with a Vichy tailor. After the end of World War II, Cardin moved to Paris and worked for a succession of couture houses, before taking a job with Christian Dior in 1946. Cardin went solo in 1950, and quickly won attention for his novel style.

Unlike Dior’s famous New Look, Cardin’s clothes de-emphasized a woman’s curves; his breakthrough pieces like the Bubble dress had, instead, a sculptural quality. In the following decade, Cardin introduced bright tunic dresses and shifts, marketed as the Space Age look and accessorized with vinyl hats and visors.

In the 1970s Cardin expanded his design work into furniture, jewelry and automobiles. (Later, licensing agreements would put Cardin’s name on goods ranging from perfume to sunglasses.) Cardin’s furniture pieces — inspired, perhaps, by the rediscovery of Art Deco design in that decade — feature simple, symmetrical forms, lacquer and figured veneer finishes, and accents in metals such as aluminum and brass.

Whether you are looking for a vintage cocktail dress or a chest of drawers to keep it in, as you will see on 1stDibs, Pierre Cardin offers an option in either that is timelessly chic.

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