We’re thrilled to offer a rare opportunity to offer garments directly from the official Pierre Cardin archives. Each piece was personally selected by us and is being released to the public for the very first time. Every garment features a “PIERRE CARDIN HERITAGE” cloth label, hand-stitched inside, signifying its authenticity and origin from the historic archives and its place in fashion history.
Year: 1981
This is possibly the garment from the runway show. Many of these pieces still bear model names or line-up numbers on the inside.
Label: Pierre Cardin Modes, Paris & Pierre Cardin Heritage
Color: Ivory
Fabric: Cotton
Lining: Unlined
Marked Size: Unmarked
Measurement: Chest-42" / Sleeve Length-37.5"
Description: An iconic example of Pierre Cardin’s early-1980s architectural menswear, this rare 1981 cotton jacket embodies the designer’s fascination with sculptural form and futuristic tailoring. Cut in a cropped silhouette, the jacket features dramatically engineered shoulders accented with sharp black piping that traces the geometric shoulder construction, creating a powerful, space-age profile reminiscent of Cardin’s celebrated avant-garde runway designs of the period. The textured ivory cotton fabric is subtly woven with a tonal geometric motif, while the high stand collar, industrial ring-and-bar neck closure, and glossy black button front reinforce the garment’s sleek modernist aesthetic. Precision seaming and a fitted torso balance the exaggerated shoulder line, resulting in a striking silhouette that bridges haute couture experimentation and wearable design. A museum-worthy piece from Cardin’s most influential era, the jacket captures the bold futurism and architectural innovation that made his 1980s menswear instantly recognizable and highly collectible today.
Condition: Gently Worn with minor discoloration overall from age. There is no lining.
