Evening dress
Designer
Pierre Cardin
(1922 - 2021)
c. 1957
Satin, nylon net, and sequins
Gift of Rodman A. Heeren
Object number72.112.38
Pierre Cardin worked for Christian Dior before opening his own design house in 1950. Although Cardin was quick to find success, he did not design a full couture collection with clothing for all occasions until 1957. His early designs for eveningwear are somewhat rare.
DescriptionEvening dress of cream net embroidered with flowers of chartreuse yellow / green floss, gilt thread, gilt sequins, crystal beads over nylon stiffening net and cream satin; coutureExhibitions