Pierre Cardin Heritage
PIERRE CARDIN - 2009 Wool Knit Handkerchief Dress, Size-6
PIERRE CARDIN - 2009 Wool Knit Handkerchief Dress, Size-6
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This piece 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.
This elegant 2009 dress demonstrates Pierre Cardin's gift for transforming a simple silhouette into a work of sculptural artistry. Crafted in a vibrant periwinkle blue wool knit, the streamlined shift silhouette is enlivened by cascading ruffled appliqués placed asymmetrically across the shoulders, bodice, hips, and back. The fluid, layered flounces create movement and dimension while contrasting beautifully with the clean, minimalist lines of the dress. Comfortable yet dramatic, the design reflects Cardin's late-career exploration of texture and form, resulting in a piece that is both playful and sophisticated.
| Year | S/S 2009 |
| Label | Pierre Cardin Heritage |
| Color | Blue |
| Fabric | Wool Knit |
| Lining | Unlined |
| Marked Size | Unmarked |
| Measurements | Bust-38" / Hips-38" |
| Condition | Gently worn with a dime size spot that has been rewoven on the right side front skirt. |
| Item | #129982 |
Cardin's presentations of this era are considered couture or demi-couture — pieces made custom for individual clients or runway models, never produced for general retail. This may be the original runway piece.
The primary image is a digital reference rendering. Gallery images show the actual garment.

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