Incredible 1978 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Soft Taupe Silk Cape Dress w Rhinestone Detailing designer-balenciaga The skirt flares out gently

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

There are three missing sequins in one row but all the rest appear to be present

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

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The exterior has a coating that gives it a slight sheen and then inside it is lined in an ivory muslin

Incredible 1978 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Soft Taupe Silk Cape Dress w Rhinestone Detailing designer-balenciaga The skirt flares out gentlyThis 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