Coat
(c. 1968)
Medium
cotton, rayon, acetate, metal
Measurements
92.0 cm (centre back) 56.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997
© Pierre Cardin, Paris
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
labelled, woven in cotton, sewn inside centre back: Pierre CARDIN / PARIS NEW YORK
Accession Number
1997.428
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
The mini coat is constructed in a severe geometrical shape. The main body flares acutely from the shoulders, creating a triangle with the deep stand-up funnel collar forming the apex. The long straight sleeves are set in and the shoulders are simply shaped with two small darts, allowing the fabric to fall freely with minimum tailoring. The fabric is cut on the bias, fastening at the centre front with a heavy silver metal zipper and ring pull. The coat is of dark black/brown cotton, contrasted with bright orange cuffs and patch pockets. The pockets are shaped in a stylized 'C' shape to represent the designers logo. The coat is fully lined with black rayon acetate, woven in a repeat pattern using the designers name.