Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and f...
While Pierre Cardin enjoyed great success in a range of fields, most notably furniture, he is best known for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward. The French designer’s attention-getting aesthetic, along with his talent for self-promotion, made him a household name on several continents, and his mid-century dresses, jackets, gowns and skirts were modern, flattering and no less than transformative.
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 that included Paquin and Schiaparelli, before taking a job with Christian Dior in 1946, where he helped conceive the legendary New Look collection of 1947. When Cardin left to open his own salon, in 1950, Dior sent flowers and referred clients to his young protégé.
The designer quickly won attention for his novel style. The first Pierre Cardin couture collection debuted in 1952, and his futuristic looks were catnip for the free-spending consumers of the postwar years. Unlike Dior’s New Look, which featured reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, Cardin’s clothes de-emphasized a woman’s curves; his breakthrough pieces like the Bubble dress of 1954 had, instead, a sculptural quality.
Cardin became an international celebrity with his Bubble dress, and the business expanded rapidly, attracting clients like Jacqueline Kennedy, Mia Farrow, Lauren Bacall and Jeanne Moreau. Perhaps his most significant achievement was introducing ready-to-wear fashion, a radical concept that would ultimately be adopted by every other high-fashion house. He was also a pioneer in marketing to Japan, China and the countries behind the Iron Curtain.
The Soviet Union’s launch of the satellite Sputnik in 1957 kicked off the space race. Soon after, fashion designers adopted styles worn by astronauts and drew further inspiration from science fiction. In the swinging 1960s, Cardin’s Space Age design led an international pack of fashion progressives influenced by the Mod movement including Paco Rabanne, André Courrèges, Mary Quant and Rudi Gernreich, that changed the shape of the industry.
Cardin introduced bright tunic dresses and shifts, marketed as the Space Age look and accessorized with vinyl hats and visors. His work was architectural, streamlined and minimalist: A-line shapes with keyhole necklines and bold geometric appliques. In addition to his Bubble dress, the designer became known for his Target and Car Wash dresses as well as his Cosmocorps unisex bodysuits and jumpers. Cardin innovated constantly, using new materials like heat-molded Cardine (his own invention) and creating glittery evening wear and garments that incorporated LED lights. His omnipresent logo — a swirling black P that cleverly created a white C in the negative space around it — was a commercial touch that horrified fashion’s stuffed shirts.
In the 1970s Cardin expanded his design work into furniture, jewelry and watches as well as automobiles. Later, licensing agreements would put Cardin’s name on goods ranging from perfume to sunglasses.
Cardin has been the subject of several books and exhibitions at major museums, including New York’s Brooklyn Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, London’s Victoria and Albert, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
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Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and f...
A Space Age Pierre Cardin Dress in chocolate jersey Circa 1970/1975
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1975 France Astonishing dress from the futuristic or Space Age period by Pierre Cardin dating from the early 1970s. Sleeveless pinafore dress in thick chocolate jersey. La...
Pierre Cardin "Space Age" Yellow Jersey Dress - Circa 1968-1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A rare and iconic "Space Age" mini dress from the "Les Jerseys de Pierre Cardin" line. This vibrant yellow piece features a quintessential 1960s A-line silhouette with a dramatic geo...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
1960s Pierre Cardin Couture Vintage Space Age Red White Polka Dot Cut Out Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and super rare vintage 60s PIERRE CARDIN Couture red and white mod dress with sash belt! Heavy duty soft double cotton keeps shape nice, while ...
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 a crew neckline and short sleeves both with black trim. It is fully lined in red a...
Pierre Cardin Red Wool Dress w/Channel Stitched Design Motif ca. 1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1970 Pierre Cardin long-sleeved tomato red wool dress with channel stitched design motif. The A-line overdress features an eight-inch center front slit just above the hem, de...
PIERRE CARDIN c.1960’s Navy Cream Geometric Mod Color Block Mini Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE CARDIN c.1960’s Navy Cream Geometric Mod Color Block Mini Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Les Jerseys de Pierre Cardin Designer: Pierre Cardin Style: Sleeveless a-line mini dr...
Black leather dress Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather dress without sleeves
Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress in hyponotic rayon georgette print. A simple sleeveless sheath has dozens of scarves applied at hip level to cre...
1960s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Space Age Mod Black Wool Vintage 60s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and Iconic 1960s PIERRE CARDIN Haute Couture black Space Age midi dress! Features panels of lined black wool that look amazing with movement! Fitted bodice with a flattering A-L...
1970 Pierre Cardin Green Mini Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Cardin "Les Jerseys de Pierre Cardin" green mini dress featuring a short length, front pockets, front buttons. Circa 1970s Estimated size 36fr/ US4/ ...
Blue sleeveless terry clothes summer dress Pierre Cardin Modes Circa 1960's
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue sleeveless terry clothes summer dress. Hook&eye closure on the middle back. Pocket on both side. SIZE XS
A Pierre Cardin Black Couture Jersey Evening Dress Circa 1976/1978
By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1976/1978 France Evening dress by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture in black silk jersey dating from the late 1970s. Crew neck dress in stretchy black silk jersey, with long bat sleeves...
Vintage Pierre Cardin 1970s Blue + White Heart Print Flutter Sleeve 70s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty late 1970s PIERRE CARDIN for NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue and white heart print flutter sleeve dress! Features a blue background with white hearts printed throughout. Elastic wais...
Navy blue dress with sunray pleated sleeves PIERRE CARDIN
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue dress with sunray pleated see-through sleeves. Lining in the same fabric with button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole on the cuffs as well. ...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Silk Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 1960's silk dress from Pierre Cardin in a brightly colored abstract print in blues, green, fuchsia and white. It has semi sheer full sleeves which gather at the wrists. Th...
Pierre Cardin Avant Garde Black Cut Out Cage Cold Shoulder Tunic Dress, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique vintage black avant garde dress by Pierre Cardin from the 1980s. Unlined with no closure (pulls on over head). 52% linen, 48% cotton. The marked size is 12, and the dress fits...
Orange, red and brown wool patchwork dress Pierre Cardin Circa 1970's
By Pierre Cardin Paris, Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange, red and brown wool patchwork dress. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably in silk ( and not inside the sleeve, only the body) Zip closure and hook&eye on the m...
A green wool sac dress by Pierre Cardin - France Circa 1985
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985. France A deep green dress in pure virgin wool in the inimitable style of Monsieur Pierre Cardin dating from the 1980s. Sack-style cut, crew neck and long Kimono sleeves f...
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
A Pierre Cardin Couture Batwing Sleeves Dress & Skirt Circa 1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Early 1980. France. Pearly red dress from Pierre Cardin, in polyester satin, inner lining in red viscose. Under skirt held by two black presses inside the ...
1970s Pierre Cardin Floral Print Halter Silk Vest Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 70s Pierre Cardin Silk Floral Print Halter Vest dress. Fit XS/ size 0 or 2
PIERRE CARDIN c.1960's Aquamarine Blue Silk Knife Pleated Shift Dress + Belt
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Pierre Cardin early 1960's aquamarine blue raw silk knife-pleated shift dress with belt designed in Paris for Miss Bonwit. Banded bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Shift style. Ba...
1970s Pierre Cardin Orange Drop Waist dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre cardin orange silk dress. Size: 6 Shoulder: 14inches; Bust: 36 inches/ waist: 36" Hip: 36.5"/ length: 52.5 inches. Sleeve length: 22inches.
A Pierre Cardin Tartan Chasuble Dress - Fall Winter 1970/1971
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn Winter 1970/1971 France A historical model, a Maxi Chasuble Dress in thick tartan by Pierre Cardin Boutique. Slightly stretchy weave in large woolen knits with green, duck blue, ochre, brown and orange checks. Green bib with large bakelite buttons. Green taffeta lining. Topstitching on the bodice and three cuffs on the Mao collar. Zip in the back. Similar model reproduced on the cover of l'Officiel de la Mode n° 579 in 1971. Provenance from the Didier Ludot...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Chiffon Printed Cocktail Dress with Ostrich Feather Hem
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pierre Cardin vintage cocktail dress from the 1960s embodies the designer’s refined approach to modern elegance. Crafted in delicate printed silk chiffon, the dress falls with g...
Vintage Pierre Cardin Chrome Metal Necklace Dress with Metal Cuffs 1968
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pierre Cardin black wool cocktail dress that features an attached chrome metal necklace and bracelet cuffs, slim body, center front slit, center back zipper and below the kne...
1990s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Velvet Long Sleeve Flare Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting 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 complete with a voluminous flared skirt that asymmetrically connects to the top. Dramatic and classic, this refined Pierre Cardin haute couture dress...
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...
Pierre Cardin Lavender Studded Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Pierre Cardin Lavender Studded Dress, a vibrant and bold statement piece that exudes modern elegance with a vintage-inspired twist. This ...
Pierre Cardin Silk Cape Back Dress 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible dress from Pierre Cardin in off white silk with abstract navy shapes. The neckline, wrists and hem are highlighted with rows of top stitching on solid off white. An amazing cape panel drapes from the shoulders at the back of the dress. The dress and cape are fully silk lined and has a fine back hand stitched painted metal zipper. A rare couture...
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 designed by one of the most iconic designers in history - Pierre Cardin. Lime green, aq...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Iconic Metal Hardware Collar Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing purple wool dress from Pierre Cardin. It is sleeveless, skims the body then flares subtly to midi length with a center front slit. Around the neckline is a stunning silver metal hardware...
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. Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Matching Sash Front Button and Snap Closure C...
Pierre Cardin Wool Green Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, FR
1980's Pierre Cardin wool trapeze dress featuring an off-white silk satin collar, double bread top dress opening, pleats in the skirt part. In good vintage condition. Made in Franc...
Brown drape jersey dress with lace ruffles in the middle front Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown jersey dress with lace ruffles in the middle front. Small CDN brand attach on the right shoulder. Fabric composition: 65% polyester, 33% rayon, 2% spandex Size S
Silk wrapped dress with black and white print PIERRE CARDIN PRESTIGE
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk wrapped dress with black and white print. There is a top lay over the dress which is crossed on the front and tied on the back. Elastic waist . Split on the middle front, lenght...
Printed and draped jersey dress with lace lining Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed and draped jersey dress with lace lining. Main fabric composition: 96% polyester, 4% elastane. Polyester lining. Draped on the neckline and on the back of the waist SIZE 50 ...
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...
PIERRE CARDIN c.1980's Black & Ivory Color-Block Wool Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Pierre Cardin c.1980's black and ivory color-block wool cocktail dress. Long sleeve shift style. Crew neckline. Stylized curved princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Ce...
Vintage Red Pierre Cardin 1960s Car Wash Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pierre Cardin Red Car Wash Maxi Dress draws inspiration from the avant-garde design ethos that defined the Pierre Cardin brand during the 1960s and 1970s. Known for breaking trad...
1970s Pierre Cardin Terry Cloth Maxi Dress w/Multicolored Stripes at Hem
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
This 1970s Pierre Cardin terry cloth maxi dress with fitted bodice, A-line silhouette and bright orange, acid green and purple bands at the hem. Zips up th...
Pierre Cardin Purple Studded Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Pierre Cardin Purple Studded Dress, a timeless and bold statement piece that exudes modern elegance with a vintage-inspired twist. This cl...