1989 Haute Couture Navy Wool Knit Dress, Size-2

FROM THE PIERRE CARDIN ARCHIVES!

We’re thrilled to offer a rare opportunity to offer garments directly from the official Pierre 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: 1989 Haute Couture

Labels: Pierre Cardin Heritage

Color: Navy

Fabric: Wool Knit

Lining:  Unlined

Marked Size: Unmarked

Measurements: Bust-32" / Waist-28" 

Description: A sophisticated example of Pierre Cardin’s 1989 haute couture knitwear, this navy wool dress embodies the designer’s mastery of sculptural minimalism and refined draping. Crafted in a finely knitted wool jersey, the dress is cut in a sleek, body-contouring silhouette that falls below the knee, while an elegant off-the-shoulder neckline is formed by a softly ruched band that wraps across the upper bodice and shoulders. The design’s focal point is a large tonal oval ring at the right shoulder, which gathers the knit fabric into a dramatic cascading drape that falls gracefully along the sleeve, creating an asymmetrical architectural effect characteristic of Cardin’s couture work. Three-quarter-length fitted sleeves and the monochromatic navy palette emphasize the purity of the silhouette, allowing the interplay of texture, draping, and sculptural ornamentation to take center stage in this understated yet striking couture design.

Condition:  Gently Worn with no obvious damage.

Item: #128448