1993 Haute Couture Wool Knit Hoop Mini 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, 1993 Haute Couture

Labels: Pierre Cardin Boutique & Pierre Cardin Heritage

Color: Rust

Fabric: Wool Knit

Lining: Unlined

Marked Size: Not Marked

Measurements: Bust-34" / Waist-34" 

Description: A spectacular example of Pierre Cardin's architectural approach to haute couture, this rare 1993 runway dress transforms a minimalist knit silhouette into a sculptural work of wearable art. Crafted in vibrant cardinal red, the long-sleeved design features a bateau neckline accented by a delicate black bow, a playful detail that contrasts with the dress's bold structural form. The fitted bodice flows into a dramatic circular hoop construction that projects outward from the hips, creating a futuristic silhouette that appears to defy gravity. Balancing femininity with Cardin's signature fascination for geometry and innovation, the piece reflects the designer's lifelong exploration of Space Age aesthetics, industrial forms, and the intersection of fashion and architecture. Presented on the runway as part of his continued avant-garde couture experiments, this museum-worthy design exemplifies Cardin's ability to transform clothing into pure sculptural expression.

Condition: Gently Worn with no obvious damage. 

Item: #128415