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Pierre Cardin

French, Italian, 1922-2020

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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$1,784
Pierre Cardin 1960'S Brown Crocodile Skin Pouch Pochette Shoulder Bag
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1960's PIERRE CARDIN pouch bag, with Singular shoulder strap and made entirely from crocodile skin. Features; Iconic PIERRE CARDIN exterior Emblem logo Press stud closure One large leather lined interior with additional small interior compartments Singe Strap MADE IN FRANCE Measurements; Length; 7'' Depth; 6'' Width; 2'' Strap; 25'' Condition; Condition 5/10. The bag is an Archival Museum Quality Piece...
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1960s French Pierre Cardin

Vintage 1974 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk One-Shoulder Goddess Gown
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra chic and highly collectable Pierre Cardin haute couture apple green silk goddess gown dating back to his spring-summer 1974 collection. In 1951 Cardin opened his own couture...
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1970s French Pierre Cardin

1990s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Velvet Long Sleeve Flare Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous black velvet Pierre Cardin haute couture flared dress. From the early 1990s, this fabulous long-sleeve dress features a black velvet top and is made ...
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1990s French Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin Blue Long Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, FR
Navy Pierre Cardin crepe knitted dress featuring a reverse jersey knitting, blue and turquoise band, an A line, a sleeve famous logo. In good vintage condition. Made in France. Esti...
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Late 20th Century French Pierre Cardin

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W 24.41 in L 45.67 in
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Long Silk Dress, Size 36FR
By Pierre Cardin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pierre Cardin -Long silk long sleeve dress. No size label, it fits a 36FR. Model dating from the 1950s. To note, the lining has some tears. Additional information: Dimensions: Ches...
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1970s French Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin Canary Yellow Wool Blend Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Cardin - Canary yellow wool blend dress. No composition label or size indicated, it fits a 42FR/44FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 46 cm, Length: 100 cm Condition: Ve...
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1970s French Pierre Cardin

New Vintage Pierre Cardin Translucent Wrap Oversized Sunglasses 1960's France
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage New Pierre Cardin Wrap Oversized Translucent Brown 1960’S . This Pair Of Vintage Pierre Cardin Is A Rare And Sought After Piece Not To Miss Out A Piece Of Sunglasses And Fas...
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1960s French Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin Wool Dress, Size 38FR
By Pierre Cardin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pierre Cardin - Wool dress Closing with a side zip. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 38FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Bust 45 cm (17.71"), Waist: 36 cm (14.17"),...
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1970s French Pierre Cardin

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Questions About Pierre Cardin
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Pierre Cardin bags described as “leather” are made from real leather, including Italian, woven, vintage, perforated, rustic, and patterned leather. But Cardin also makes bags out of nylon and canvas. Find vintage and modern Pierre Cardin genuine leather bags from top sellers on 1stDibs.

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