When Pierre Cardin tried to make designer clothing more accessible for women by producing a ready-to-wear line in 1959, he created quite the scandal and was expelled from the Chambre Syndicale. But he didn’t let the ire of those haute couture folks stop him! No, he continued to produce designs that were innovative and futuristic.

And while I will always lust after his 1968 crepe evening gown with the built-in sculpted silver necklace and its $60,000 diamond, Cardin’s trademark minimalism, use of geometric shapes and exquisite tailoring are still clearly evident in this vintage 1980s grey crepe dress.

It’s a beautiful Cardin creation for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Vintage Academe.

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