1989 Haute Couture Pleated Silk Dress, Size 6

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)

This is the runway garment from the show. Many of these pieces still bear model names or line-up numbers on the inside. 

Label: Pierre Cardin Heritage 

Color: Orangem, Black, Taupe

Fabric: Silk

Lining:  Unlined

Marked Size: Not Marked

Measurements: Bust-38" 

Description:  Statement dress crafted in a boldly patterned knit or stretch fabric, cut in a dramatic off-the-shoulder silhouette with an elasticized neckline and elongated midi length. The body-skimming column shape is contrasted by voluminous cape-like sleeves that cascade from the shoulders into deep flounced cuffs, creating striking movement and architectural volume. An abstract graphic motif in vivid orange repeats across a charcoal and black ground, lending the design a distinctly late-1980s sense of energy and visual impact. The rear view reveals a gathered, blouson-style overlay that drapes over the fitted skirt, adding dimension and sculptural fullness while maintaining a streamlined profile below. Combining theatrical proportions, graphic patterning, and Cardin’s signature flair for modern silhouettes, this dress exemplifies the bold, expressive aesthetic of Pierre Cardin’s late-1980s collections.

Condition:  Gently Worn with no obvious damage.

Item: #128370