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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.

Average Sold Price
$1,675
1980s Pierre Cardin Green and White Floral Asymmetrical Dress with Side Tie
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty Creation Pierre Cardin Paris vintage dress is in a bold green and white floral print and it has incredible style details. This 1920's inspired day or evening dress has an...
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1980s 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

Pierre Cardin Blue Long Dress
Pierre Cardin Blue Long Dress
W 24.41 in L 45.67 in
Navy blue turtle neck sweater Pierre Cardin Circa 1970's
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue turtle neck sweater. No fabric tag but probably nylon or acrylic. SIZE S
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1970s Unknown Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin - VINTAGE
By Pierre Cardin
Located in HOUTEN, NL
Beautifully designed optical frame, by Pierre Cardin himself. His influence in French design is impossible to deny and it radiates through the frame.
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1970s French Pierre Cardin

Black and red jersey dress with decorative buttons Pierre Cardin 600€
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and red jersey dress with decorative buttons.Black decorative buttons . Zip middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1980s Italian Pierre Cardin

White turtle neck sweater Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White turtle neck sweater. No fabric tag but probably nylon or acrylic. SIZE S
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1970s Unknown Pierre Cardin

A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980
By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating from the 1980s. Sheath dress with boat neckline and long sleeves zipped at the cuffs...
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1980s French Pierre Cardin

c. 1967 Pierre Cardin Documented Dress Museum
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
c. 1967 Pierre Cardin Futuristic Dress Mini dress of navy wool jersey knit. The tubular mini dress has a rounded neckline and short sleeves. Red, shiny vinyl trim at neckline, sleeve...
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1960s French Pierre Cardin

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Find an extraordinary range of authentic Pierre Cardin fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, blue, orange and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Nina Ricci, Louis Feraud, and André Courrèges appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Pierre Cardin fashion from top boutiques around the world. Pierre Cardin fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $36 and tops out at $10,500, while the average work can sell for $814.
Questions About Pierre Cardin
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Yes, Pierre Cardin is a luxury brand. Founder Pierre Cardin launched his company in 1950, and the brand quickly won attention for its 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 a sculptural quality. In the following decade, Cardin introduced bright tunic dresses and shifts, marketed as the Space Age look, and accessorized them with vinyl hats and visors. He also achieved success in other design fields, most notably furniture. Explore a variety of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Pierre Cardin is famous for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward. The designer's clothes deemphasized a woman's curves. His breakthrough pieces, like the Bubble dress, had, instead, a sculptural quality. During the 1960s, 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. Cardin's furniture pieces feature simple, symmetrical forms, lacquer and figured veneer finishes and accents in metals such as aluminum and brass. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Pierre Cardin apparel and accessories.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Pierre Cardin is a high-end brand. The French fashion house is renowned for the quality of the materials and craftsmanship that go into its apparel and accessories. Pierre Cardin is best known for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward. In the 1970s Cardin expanded his design work into furniture, jewelry and automobiles. Find a variety of Pierre Cardin pieces on 1stDibs.

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