1960s Pierre Cardin Chic Sculpted Black Wool Button Detail Dress 1920s and Antique The base of the dress

The base of the dress is the labels signature stretch knit done for this dress in a pink

An incredible early gown

unworn condition and it really amazing

That stunning blue on the bright yellow give it a fine hand painted china effect and the frog knots and side button details add to his homage to the far east

Shoulders: approx 16 "

1960s Pierre Cardin Chic Sculpted Black Wool Button Detail Dress 1920s and Antique The base of the dressThis perfect little black dress is made out of one of Cardin's favorite fabrics, a mid weight wool that holds the line and design of his dresses exactly as he wished. The has all of the classic Cardin signatures from this time period. The cut is a sculpted A line with seaming details that define the design. Over sized, glossy black buttons are placed to highlight the seaming and add detail. The sleeves and hem are finished in a flat braided applique.