1985 Alligator Brocade Dinner Jacket, Size-Large

FROM THE PIERRE CARDIN ARCHIVES! We’re thrilled to offer a rare opportunity to offer garments directly from the official Pierre Cardin archives. Each piece was personally selected by us and is being released to the public for the very first time. Every garment features a “PIERRE CARDIN HERITAGE” cloth label, hand-stitched inside, signifying its authenticity and origin from the historic archives and its place in fashion history. Year: 1985 This is possibly the garment from the runway show. Many of these pieces still bear model names or line-up numbers on the inside. Label: Pierre Cardin Paris / Pierre Cardin Heritage Color: Brown Fabric: Rayon/Cotton Brocade Lining: Acetate Marked Size: Not Marked Measurement: Chest-48" / Waist-38" Description: 1985 Pierre Cardin jacket in metallic embossed leather featuring an allover crocodile-effect pattern rendered in lustrous pewter and taupe tones. Cut in a relaxed, boxy silhouette with broad dropped shoulders, voluminous sleeves, and a softly structured shawl-inspired collar, the design reflects the bold proportions and experimental surface treatments that defined Cardin’s mid-1980s work. An elasticized waist creates subtle blousing through the body, while dark button closures and oversized cuffs reinforce the garment’s architectural presence. Combining exotic skin illusion with futuristic metallic sheen, the jacket exemplifies Pierre Cardin’s fascination with innovative materials and sculptural outerwear during one of the most expressive periods of the decade. Condition: Gently worn with no obvious damage. Elastic around the waist needs replacing. Item: #5619