Fashion photograph

Fashion photograph

Photography


2020.7.9.12.PH.FA.1959.FR
Authors
A.F.P. Agence France-Presse (French, founded 1835)
House of Pierre Cardin (French, founded 1950)
Pierre CARDIN (French, born Italian, San Biagio di Callalta 1922 - 2020 Neuilly-sur-Seine)
Description
Paper photograph depicting a woman wearing a look from Pierre Cardin's 1959 Spring-Summer collection, consisting of an evening dress of a very particular character, in grey embossed crepe silk with pink floral print. A rose at knee height allows to "burst" the skirt while revealing the leg. The model's look is completed with a large beaded necklace, round earrings, and long gloves. 
Material
Analog photography
Origin
9 Février 1959 France
Dimensions
Length : 12.5 cm
Height : 17.5 cm