1970s Yellow Wool Knit 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: 1970s Haute Couture

Label: Pierre Cardin Heritage 

Color: Green, Yellow, Black

Fabric: Wool Knit

Lining:  Unlined

Marked Size: Not Marked

Measurements: Bust-40" / Waist-38" / Hips-38"

Description: This late 1970s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dress showcases the designer's innovative approach to construction and silhouette. Rendered in a sophisticated yellow and grey flecked wool knit, the dress features crisp short sleeves and a striking asymmetrical design element—appliqué panels positioned on either side that seamlessly transition into a functional waist sash, tying elegantly at the back. This architectural detail creates visual intrigue while defining the waistline with understated sophistication. A remarkable example of Cardin's experimental design philosophy, this piece merges wearable elegance with couture-level craftsmanship from fashion's most transformative decade.

Condition: Gently Worn with no obvious damage

Item: #126451