Medium: Silk crepe, sequins, pearls, rhinestones, and beads

Date: 1965

Country: France

Credit: Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Graham Weymouth

Pierre Cardin was an early believer in the importance of ready-to-wear, and his boutique fashions were spectacular. This mini-dress is cut on the bias, rather than the straight grain, allowing it to gracefully skim the body. Cardin was known for his mastery of cut and his use of vibrant colors.

Object Number: 2012.61.13