Incredible 1978 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Soft Taupe Silk Cape Dress w Rhinestone Detailing designer-balenciaga If you hold one out

If you hold one out and open the pleats completely each is a full 78" around at the hem

The skirt flares out gently from that waist and widens slightly as it falls gracefully to the floor

5" flat across from side seam to side seam the inside dress

Glossy black sequins glimmer like a living thing and completely cover the surface

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Incredible 1978 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Soft Taupe Silk Cape Dress w Rhinestone Detailing designer-balenciaga If you hold one outThis is a fantastic and surprisingly avant garde Haute Couture dress by Pierre Cardin. It is from the 1978 time period and we have included some reference photos of a version of the dress done in a darker colour. I love that we have these as sit really gives you an idea of how fantastic and unusual this is once it is on the body. It is a beautiful and elegant piece that may not be as mod in feel as some of Cardin's earlier pieces but it is one that