PIERRE CARDIN HERITAGE - 1970s Haute Couture Ivory & Multicolor Pleated Silk Dress, Size-4

A vibrant example of Pierre Cardin’s innovative ready-to-wear design from the 1970s, this silk dress showcases the designer’s fascination with color, movement, and geometric simplicity. Crafted in finely accordion-pleated silk, the dress features a softly gathered square neckline framed by wide magenta shoulder straps and a gently elasticized waist that creates a relaxed, flowing silhouette. The cream ground is animated by bold horizontal stripes in turquoise, cobalt blue, lavender, ochre, red, and charcoal, producing a rhythmic graphic effect that becomes even more dynamic through the vertical pleating. A contrasting magenta ruffle at the hem echoes the neckline and straps, providing a playful finish to the midi-length design. Lightweight and fluid, the dress exemplifies Cardin’s ability to combine striking color compositions with technical textile treatments, creating a garment that is both visually bold and effortlessly wearable.

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: 1970s Haute Couture

Labels: Pierre Cardin Paris & Pierre Cardin Heritage

Color: Ivory & Multi

Fabric: Silk

Lining: Unlined

Marked Size: Unmarked

Measurements: Bust-34" / Waist-24"

Condition: Gently Worn with no obvious damage.

Item: #128417

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