1997 Blue Neoprene Vest, Size Large

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: 1997

*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 Heritage 

Color: Blue, Red, Black

Fabric: Neoprene, Plastic 

Lining: Unlined

Marked Size: Unlabeled

Measurement: Chest-40"

Description: This exceptional Pierre Cardin vest represents a pinnacle moment in avant-garde fashion history. Crafted from blue neoprene, this 1997 piece exemplifies Cardin's visionary "Cosmocorps" collection—a line that reimagined menswear through a futuristic lens. The vest features his signature sculptural silhouette with commanding shoulder caps and a cropped, boxy construction that defies conventional tailoring. Functional hardware dominates the design: bold red utility straps and substantial plastic buckles serve as both structural and aesthetic elements, transforming the garment into wearable art. The synthetic neoprene fabric reinforces Cardin's philosophy of space-age dressing, creating an architectural piece that bridges high fashion and industrial design. A museum-quality archival item for serious collectors of late-20th-century fashion innovation.

Condition: Gently worn with minor scratches on shoulder pads

Item: #4844