Collection Online

Dress
(c. 1969)

Medium
wool, silk, polyester, metal

Measurements
131.0 cm (centre back) 58.0 cm (sleeve length)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1999
© Pierre Cardin, Paris

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Paris, France

Inscription
labelled, sewn inside the centre neckline, woven in cotton: Pierre CARDIN / PARIS NEW YORK

Accession Number
1999.82

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest

Physical description
The long sleeved dress in cream wool jersey has a high round neckline and is full length. The dress is cut severely in an A-line, with little shaping. The cream fabric forms the entire back, while the front has pieced panels in lime green, purple and bright pink. The panels run from the neck to the hem in a curvilinear design with a single circular section at the proper right seam. The dress is fully lined in cream silk, and fastens at the centre back with a concealed zip.