Autumn Winter 1970/1971

France

A historical model, a Maxi Chasuble Dress in thick tartan by Pierre Cardin Boutique. Slightly stretchy weave in large woolen knits with green, duck blue, ochre, brown and orange checks. Green bib with large bakelite buttons.  Green taffeta lining. Topstitching on the bodice and three cuffs on the Mao collar. Zip in the back. Similar model reproduced on the cover of l'Officiel de la Mode n° 579 in 1971.  Provenance from the Didier Ludot/Sotheby's Collection sale of 8 July 2015. Slight damage to the lining of the inner linings, otherwise no other defects. Good condition of colour and conservation.

Dimensions: Equivalent size France 38. Height 126 cm, shoulders 37 cm, sleeves 63 cm, chest 82 cm, waist 72 cm, hips 100 cm.