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Pierre Cardin

Costume & Make-Up

Born July 2, 1922 · San Biagio di Callalta, Veneto, Italy

Died December 29, 2020

Also known as Pietro Costante Cardin

Biography

Pietro Costante Cardin, known as Pierre Cardin, was an Italian-French fashion designer. He is known for what were his avant-garde style and Space Age designs. He preferred geometric shapes and motifs, often ignoring the female form. He advanced into unisex fashions, sometimes experimental, and not always practical. He founded his fashion house in 1950 and introduced the "bubble dress" in 1954.

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Awards & recognition

  • Order of Francisc Skorina · 2002
  • Commander of the Legion of Honour · 1996
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
  • Commander of the National Order of Merit
  • Order of Friendship
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  • Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class

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