1996 Quilted BIb Front Jacket, Size XL

FROM THE PIERRE CARDIN ARCHIVES!

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: 1996

*Cardin's ready-to-wear presentations could be  considered couture or demi-couture since the garments never went into production for stores.  These pieces were made custom for clients or sometimes the runway garments were sold in the boutique and sometimes featured the boutique label.

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 Paris / Cardin Heritage

Color: Greens

Fabric: Neoprene

Lining: Acetate

Marked Size: Unmarked

Measurement: Chest-44" 

Description: A dramatic neoprene tunic exemplifying Pierre Cardin's fascination with architectural form and futuristic design. Rendered in contrasting shades of deep teal and navy, the sleeveless silhouette is structured around a commanding geometric bib panel that extends from a high stand collar to a sharp point at the hem. The oversized triangular insert and sculptural wing-like shoulder panels are highlighted with diamond-pattern quilting and precise contrast topstitching, reinforcing the garment's graphic, engineered appearance. Cut with a relaxed body and clean lines, the design balances volume and precision while evoking the space-age aesthetic that became a hallmark of Cardin's work. Both functional and theatrical, the piece demonstrates his enduring ability to transform technical materials into bold expressions of modernity and wearable sculpture.

Condition: Gently worn with no obvious damage. 

Item: #5636