PIERRE CARDIN HERITAGE - 2001 Floral Rayon Dress, Size 8

Shift dress crafted from a textured rayon, cut in a relaxed, straight silhouette with a bateau neckline, short sleeves, and above-the-knee length. The design features a striking ombré effect created through graduated horizontal stripes that transition from ivory at the shoulders through aqua and turquoise to deep cobalt blue at the hem. Oversized stylized floral motifs in vivid orange, pink, and green emerge across the lower portion of the dress, creating a bold graphic contrast against the striped ground. The simple, unfitted shape serves as a canvas for the vibrant print, reflecting Pierre Cardin's continued interest in color, graphic design, and modernist pattern. Combining comfort, ease of wear, and eye-catching visual impact, this dress exemplifies the playful and optimistic aesthetic of Cardin's early 2000s ready-to-wear collections.

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: 2001

Label: Pierre Cardin Heritage 

Color: Orange, Blue, Turquoise & Ivory

Fabric: Rayon

Lining:  Unlined

Marked Size: FR-40

Measurements: Bust-38" 

Condition:  Gently Worn with no obvious damage.

Item: #128420

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