2001 Floral Rayon Dress, Size 8

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: 2001

*Cardin's ready-to-wear presentations are considered couture or demi-couture since the garments never went into production for stores and were made custom for clients or the runway models were sold in the boutique sometimes featuring the boutique label. 

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: Orange, Blue, Turquoise & Ivory

Fabric: Rayon

Lining:  Unlined

Marked Size: FR-40

Measurements: Bust-38" 

Description:  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.

Condition:  Gently Worn with no obvious damage.

Item: #128420