1971 Pierre Cardin Couture Printed Silk Organza Ruffled 'Roundel' Hem Dress designer-fendi Item# E474

Item# E474

The cut is classic forties in feel with a loose and easy fitting bodice whose cap sleeves are en extension of the fabric used for the bodice itself

Body conscious dressing was all the rage in the 80s and though this may not be a piece that makes you instantly think of Zandra and her earlier work it is representation of this time of her career

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1971 Pierre Cardin Couture Printed Silk Organza Ruffled 'Roundel' Hem Dress designer-fendi Item# E474The last dress I had by Pierre Cardin in a similar fabric and from this same time period ended up being purchased by a museum and I am very pleased to have such a wonderful example once again in the shop. It is always nice to have that museum validation as a collector to know that you are buying an important and relevant piece. I have included two reference photos. One of from the dress held in the Met Museum that dates to 1959 showing the origins of