1969-1970 Haute Couture Pierre Cardin Cut Out Dress designer-bob-mackie A slight darkening to the

A slight darkening to the metallic fabric at the inner back neck

The fabric is a navy rayon with a classic white dot print

The dress is fully lined in a dyed to match coral silky rayon and closes with fabric covered buttons at the back

Length: 53" from shoulder to hem

A high slit up one side gives a flash of leg as you move

1969-1970 Haute Couture Pierre Cardin Cut Out Dress designer-bob-mackie A slight darkening to theI am dating this to the 1969 1970 collection based on the example held in The Metropolitan Museum's permanent archives. You can see the very similar design treatment at the front with that incredible scooped out detail. The best Cardin designs have this molded sculptural element to them and this one has that in spades. The dress is constructed from a deep chocolate wool of a mid weight that holds the sculpted shape perfectly. It is a sleek and simple