Book “Pierre Cardin – myth mode modernity. The intimate portrait of a couturier, who marked the history of fashion forever”. Story by Eleonora de Gray, Editor-in-Chief of RUNWAY MAGAZINE.
Author: Jean-Pascal Hesse with the contribution of Pierre Pelegry, and the introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier.
Photo Courtesy: Rue des Archives / RDA; Yoshi Takata / Courtesy of Pierre Pelegry; Archives Roland de Vassal; Archives Pierre Cardin.
During Paris Fashion Week this season there were many wonderful events. One of them was the Book release dedicated to Pierre Cardin. This fabulous evening reunited many figures in fashion, including architect Peter Marino, who Reinvented the Dior Flagship in Paris, and known for his very contemporary architectural projects for many luxury groups.
It was one of the most glorious evening this fashion week.
Wool crepe cocktail coat and dress with holes with suede belt and sable neckline, 1965 / Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022Jean-Pascal Hesse, Marisa Berenson, PIerre PelegryPierre Cardin in his office, under the lens of Roland de Vassal, October 1957;
Nicole Alphand, director of the Pierre Cardin house, in an evening dress;
/ Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022Maryse Gaspard in a long woolen dress with inlays of multicolored squares, Pierre Cardin fall-winter 1967-1968 collectionPierre Cardin in a creative session on his favorite model Hiroko;
Hiroko fitting sessions;
/ Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin, Monique Raimond, Plamen RoussevPierre Cardin devant sa boutique au 118, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré;
Photo Yoshi Takata, Courtesy of Pierre Pelegry;
/ Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022PIerre Pelegry, Sydney Picasso, le galeriste Thaddaeus RopacFirst men’s collection presented at the Hôtel de Crillon, 1958;
Coat with silver plastic collar and cuffs, 1966;
/ Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022Olivier Saillard, Gael Mamine, Vincent DarreDaily Mirror journalist Christopher Ward wearing one of the creations from the Cosmocorps collection, 1966;
Silk leather satin evening coat, 1955;
/ Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022Jean-Pascal Hesse and Marisa BerensonPierre Cardin on his first trip to Japan, 1957;
Wool coat draped in the back, 1958;
/ Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022Peter Marino, who Reinvented the Dior Flagship in Paris, and Eleonora de Gray – Editor-in-Chief of RUNWAY MAGAZINEThe model Hélène Delrieu wearing a houndstooth suit, 1957;
First model from Pierre Cardin’s first Haute-Couture collection, spring-summer 1953;
/ Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022Amin Jaffer at book signing Pierre Cardin Mode Mythe ModerniteeThe “bubble dress” worn by Diane de Obaldia, 1954;
Silk crepe cocktail dress, 1957;
/ Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022Carla SozzaniWool suit, fall-winter collection 1957-1958;
Fitted double-breasted suit with fox collar, 1953;
/ Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022Cocktail dresses with conical breasts, 1966 / Book by Jean-Pascal Hesse and Pierre Pelegry, Introduction by Jean Paul Gaultier “Pierre Cardin – Mode Mythe Modernitee”, 2022