Best known for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward, Pierre Cardin enjoyed great success in other design fields, most notably furniture. Cardin’s chairs, cabinets, tables and other pieces share many of the keynotes of his clothing designs. They are simple, geometric, elegant and cool.
Cardin was born in a village near Venice, Italy, and raised in central France. Always interested in fashion, he left home at age 17 to train with a Vichy tailor. After the end of World War II, Cardin moved to Paris and worked for a succession of couture houses, before taking a job with Christian Dior in 1946. Cardin went solo in 1950, and quickly won attention for his novel style.
Unlike Dior’s famous New Look, Cardin’s clothes de-emphasized a woman’s curves; his breakthrough pieces like the Bubble dress had, instead, a sculptural quality. In the following decade, Cardin introduced bright tunic dresses and shifts, marketed as the Space Age look and accessorized with vinyl hats and visors.
In the 1970s Cardin expanded his design work into furniture, jewelry and automobiles. (Later, licensing agreements would put Cardin’s name on goods ranging from perfume to sunglasses.) Cardin’s furniture pieces — inspired, perhaps, by the rediscovery of Art Deco design in that decade — feature simple, symmetrical forms, lacquer and figured veneer finishes, and accents in metals such as aluminum and brass.
Whether you are looking for a vintage cocktail dress or a chest of drawers to keep it in, as you will see on 1stDibs, Pierre Cardin offers an option in either that is timelessly chic.
Navy blue silk evening dress with deep V neckline ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue silk evening dress with deep V neckline. Zip closure on the middle back. Decorative rhinestone button on the left side of the waist. Elastic band on the sleeve bottom edge ...
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By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening navy blue rayon dress with red rhinestone shoulders straps. Acetate lining inside the bust. Zip in the middle back. SIZE 40 (L)
Navy blue evening dress with black lace, sequin and beads inset Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue evening dress with black lace, sequin and beads inset. Main fabric composition: 71% triacetate, 29% polyester. Silk lining. See-through on the side, back and shoulders. Zi...
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By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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Randolph Duke 1990s Navy Blue Sz 8 Jersey Asymmetrical Vintage 90s Grecian Gown
By Randolph Duke, Randolph Duke COUTURE
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous mid 90s RANDOLPH DUKE navy / midnight blue rayon jersey asymmetrical Grecian evening halter dress! Duke started his career as head designer for Halston in the late 1980s and...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
1980s Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Couture Ruched Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible late 11980s navy blue silk chiffon couture quality long sleeve evening gown ! The perfect alternative to black. Features a boned sweetheart bodice. Flower appliqué at left waist. Layers of chiffon on the skirt look...
Oscar de la Renta Navy Velvet Strapless Gown - 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta gown is strapless and dark navy blue velvet. It is in very good condition with minor wear on the velvet. Measurements ...
2000s J. Mendel Couture Size 4 Navy Blue Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Mermaid Gown
By J Mendel
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary 2000s J MENDEL couture navy blue silk chiffon one shoulder Size 4 full length evening dress! Features a flattering tailored bodice with interior boning and interior cor...
Jackie Rogers Navy Silk Gown with Sheer Panels
By Jackie Rogers
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful navy blue silk gown with strategically placed sheer panels along the sides of the square neckline and back. Jackie Rogers known for her simple shapes and focus on fit has...
