1960s Hand Print SIlk Pierre Cardin Shift designer-rudi-gernreich Empire waist: 13-14" flat across

Empire waist: 13-14" flat across from side seam to side seam

I love the diamond print that has been created and how the black catches the light but still manages to stay somewhat subtle

Constructed of two layers of a poly crepe chiffon the dress cascades to to the floor in a bust of floral designs

Ribbon tag under label with hand written couture number

It is always wonderful to have a true piece of Haute Couture and this Chanel suit is to die

1960s Hand Print SIlk Pierre Cardin Shift designer-rudi-gernreich Empire waist: 13-14" flat acrossThis is an absolutely amazing and very rare, early piece from Pierre Cardin. Though perhaps not the typical graphic piece one has in mind for Cardin, it is both subtly and strikingly beautiful. The textile itself is just beyond amazing it is hand woven silk and the high quality and beauty of the design is breathtaking. The palette is a deep mustard with soft pops of color. The shape is wonderful an inner shift dress with an A line cut is covered with