Description

The hem is finished with a wide band of silk satin and this is picked up at the detailing on the waist

There is a series of snaps under the collar where that capelet would have snapped into place and I have left them there in case the new owner wishes to have the cape re-created

This dress has the most unusual and wonderful fabric treatment that has been applied onto its surface

full length sweater dress once it is on

1971 Pierre Cardin Couture Printed Silk Organza Ruffled 'Roundel' Hem Dress designer-ted-lapidus The hem is finished withThe last dress I had by Pierre Cardin in a similar fabric and from this same time period ended up being purchased by a museum and I am very pleased to have such a wonderful example once again in the shop. It is always nice to have that museum validation as a collector to know that you are buying an important and relevant piece. I have included two reference photos. One of from the dress held in the Met Museum that dates to 1959 showing the origins of

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