“My great stroke of genius was ready-to-wear at a time when there was only haute couture. They told me it would not last two years. I charged on, believing in my idea.”
the story of pierre cardin
Renowned as the Father of Space Age style for his impeccable pieces inspired by his affinity for geometric motifs and shapes, the Frenchman born in Italy Pierre Cardin made an icon of himself through his futuristic vision that cemented his identity in the fashion industry. Pierre Cardin lived up to the definition of avant-garde that sets him apart from the norm of high-luxury fashion in the 60s.
Up to this day, his power moves in the fashion world created a lasting impact that’s evident through the influence he made on how the industry is perceived now, and how pieces under his name are intricately designed with a timeless approach while fulfilling the mark he made.