Incredible 1978 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Soft Taupe Silk Cape Dress w Rhinestone Detailing designer-balenciaga There are three missing sequins

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

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

The sleeves each cuff in at the wrist so a slight billowing effect is created

All of which are infamous

5" flat across from side seam to side seam the inside dress

Incredible 1978 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Soft Taupe Silk Cape Dress w Rhinestone Detailing designer-balenciaga There are three missing sequinsThis 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