Rare 1980s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Ivory Silk One Sleeve Ruffle Top w Black Silk Bow
This is a piece that dates to the 1980s. It was made under the creative direction of Pierre Cardin. This is a rare and very special Haute Couture piece that is very bold in its execution. It would have been made completely by hand Paris atelier. This is a piece that is meant to be layered over other items and could be worn with almost anything underneath. The very avante garde design of the top leaves one side of the bust completely bare and exposed as it angles down from the shoulder and underneath the breast on that side. The ruffles are very dramatic as they follow that angle and sit on top of the shoulder to frame the face. Another ruffle circles completely around where the sleeve is insight into the top and then the sleeve extends from there in a long and simple line. All of the silk is gathered from the shoulder down on a curving angle to the opposite side of the low waist. It angles back out to curve over the hip on the opposite side. Everything is gathered in at that point just below the waist. The ruffles starting at the shoulder, calm down to that point and then more ruffles follow the new angle that wraps around the hip. Nestled in where everything meets at that single point at the top of the hip is a black silk bow. This is a piece that has a dramatic feel from every single angle. It is absolutely extraordinary. For those who don't want to be exposed, you would have multiple options on what to wear underneath. Ranging from a simple body suit to a bandeau... the choices of how to make this work are absolutely endless as are what to wear it over. This would make a spectacular piece for a bride who wants to wear something that is completely unique. The top is fully lined in a matching ivory silk and it closes on the side with a hook & eye and a silk covered snap. You could adjust the waist up or down if needed by an inch or two by moving those. It is completely made by hand to Couture standards and has its proper Couture tag present. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. There is no size tag present because it is true Couture. Please see the measurements listed below. Excellent condition Sleeve: 22.5" and is 12.5" around the upper arm Bust: the front on the one side covers to 9" from under the arm to where the ruffle starts and then the ruffle extends outward another 4.5" Waist: 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam Total length: approx 33" from top of the shoulder to the longest point of the hem Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED Item# DD5753 All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.