1980 Haute Couture Wool Knit Hoop Dress, Size-4

FROM THE PIERRE CARDIN ARCHIVES!

We’re thrilled to offer a rare opportunity to offer garments directly from the officialPierre Cardin archives. Each piece was personally selected by us and is being released to the public for the very first time. Every garment features a “PIERRE CARDIN HERITAGE” cloth label, hand-stitched inside, signifying its authenticity and origin from the historic archives and its place in fashion history.

Year: Fall, 1980 Haute Couture

Labels: Pierre Cardin Heritage

Color: Ivory, Brown and Teal

Fabric: Wool Blend

Lining: Unlined

Marked Size: Not Marked

Measurements: Bust-34" / Waist-34" 

Description: A charming example of Pierre Cardin's refined approach to daywear in the 1980s, this wool dress combines soft femininity with subtle architectural design. Crafted in a cream-toned wool knit adorned with a multicolored geometric diamond motif, the silhouette features a graceful neck tie, long fitted sleeves, and a relaxed column shape that falls into a distinctive hoop-structured hem. The built-in circular support creates gentle volume at the skirt, introducing an element of sculptural form that reflects Cardin's enduring fascination with shape and construction. Balancing comfort, elegance, and innovation, the dress showcases the designer's ability to bring his architectural sensibility into wearable, everyday fashion while maintaining the sophisticated charm of the era.

Condition: Gently Worn with no obvious damage. The hoop is at an angle from the wool stretching over the years. 

Item: #128418