PIERRE CARDIN HERITAGE - 2000 Orange Painted Raffia Ballgown Skirt, Size 4

From 2000, this exuberant skirt showcases the designer’s inventive use of unconventional materials, combining a painted woven raffia overlay with a lustrous taffeta underlayer. The full, gathered silhouette falls from a smooth waistband, while the open latticework raffia creates a striking graphic effect that allows glimpses of the vibrant orange taffeta beneath. Hand-painted geometric motifs in shades of purple, yellow, green, and cream enliven the woven structure, lending the piece a playful, almost folk-art sensibility. Balancing sculptural texture with bold color, the skirt embodies the experimental spirit and artisanal craftsmanship that characterized much of turn-of-the-millennium couture and collectible designer fashion.

This item is part of the exclusive Pierre Cardin Heritage Collection —

Garments personally selected by Vintage Martini from Cardin's official archives and offered publicly for the first time. Each piece bears an authenticated hand-stitched PIERRE CARDIN HERITAGE cloth label documenting its origin and place in fashion history.

Year: 2000

Label: Pierre Cardin Heritage

Color: Orange, White, Purple, Lime and Yellow

Fabric: Raffia

Lining: Taffeta

Marked Size: Unmarked

Measurements: Waist-24"

Condition: Gently worn with no obvious damage.

Item: #128444

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