Costumes Pierre Cardin

In 1990 Pierre Cardin celebrated the 40th anniversary of the opening of his Paris couture house. The son of impoverished Italian parents, he started his fashion career by sewing for Christian Dior and in the 1950s began to be recognized as one of the young men who would inherit the mantle of Chanel, Dior and Paquin. But as the wealthy clientele for high fashion dwindled, Cardin used the value of his reputation as a designer to move into new areas - menswear, ready-to-wear, fashion boutiques in d... [Read More]

Préfacé par le grand couturier Pierre Cardin, cet ouvrage offre une description chronologique des évolutions du costume, véritable témoin de civilisation, et de leurs causes, en Occident et plus particulièrement en France, des origines à nos jours. Illustré et doté d’un glossaire, ce livre est indispensable à l’étudiant en histoire de l’art et à l’amateur d’art ainsi qu’à tous ceux que la mode passionne.

Legendary actress Brigitte Bardot led fashion revolutions throughout her career; this retrospective includes BB’s comments on her iconic style in a rare, intimate interview. Brigitte Bardot is a style icon whose legacy has undeniably shaped the face of fashion as we know it. She was discovered by a magazine editor at only 14 years old, her career blossomed as the world emerged from the ashes of World War II. She found fame and admiration on the big screen in the 1950s and then became the fiery... [Read More]

Designers Featured Include: Cristobal Balenciaga; Pierre Cardin; Chanel; Christian Dior; James Galanos; Norman Norell; Valentino; Elsa Schiaparelli; Yves Saint Laurent; Emilo Pucci; Lana Marks; Mariano Fortuny; Charles James; Judith Leiber; etc