Pierre Cardin

Cardin was born in Venice to French parents and educated in France. After training as a tailor, he worked for two Paris design houses, Paquin and Schiaparelli. Dior then employed him during the era of the New Look. Many people expected Cardin to succeed Dior, but he left to set up his own firm in 1950.

  • Dress



    Pierre Cardin
    1960s
    Museum no. B.92-2009

    This dress was made for a young girl of around four years old and was designed by Pierre Cardin specifically to be sold for the American luxury department store, Neiman Marcus in the 1960s. The use of a strong geometric cut and simple colour palette of cream with a red stylised heart-shaped motif and border make this a recognisable Cardin-designed dress.

  • Evening dress



    Pierre Cardin
    1970
    Silk chiffon
    Museum no. T.76A-1974

  • Mini-dress



    Pierre Cardin
    1967-1968
    Museum no. T.260-1983

  • Evening mini-dress and cape



    Pierre Cardin
    1967-1968
    Machine embroidered organdy backed with crepe, and organza
    Museum no. T.324&A-1978

  • Pair of boots



    Pierre Cardin
    1966-1969
    PVC plastic with fabric lining and metal
    Museum no. T.667:1, 2-1997

  • Cosmos



    Man's ensemble
    Pierre Cardin
    1967
    Woollen jersey, with patent leather belt and boots
    Museum no. T.703 to C-1974

Tags: