1989 Haute Couture Pleated Silk Party Dress, Size-4

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: 1988

Labels: Pierre Cardin Heritage

Color: Violet & White

Fabric:  Silk

Lining: Unlined

Marked Size: Unmarked

Measurements: Bust-34"

Description: A striking example from Pierre Cardin’s 1988 haute couture collection, this voluminous strapless evening dress demonstrates the designer’s mastery of sculptural proportion and graphic surface design. Constructed with finely accordion-pleated fabric in a rich violet-purple hue, the dress falls from a straight bandeau neckline into a dramatically expansive silhouette that floats away from the body before terminating in an exaggerated flounced hem. The textile is animated by an abstract print of ivory linear markings, geometric strokes, and subtle tonal floral motifs, creating a layered visual rhythm across the pleated surface. Combining architectural volume with remarkable lightness and movement, the design reflects Cardin’s continued exploration of shape as an independent element of fashion, transforming a simple columnar form into a bold statement of haute couture innovation.

Condition: Gently Worn with no obvious damage.

Item: #128317