Margaret's Cardin Away Ensemble

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This original designer Pierre Cardin wool ensemble embodies an elegant and unique classiness. Tailored and unusual with immaculate detailing so often found in designer vintage - look at the scalloped edges that hang so perfectly let alone the stitching! This original ensemble was worn as an 'away' suit.

Make your own history with this highly collectable designer set. In excellent condition with the exception of a small a hole - possibly where a brooch or small bouquet was attached for the wedding reception ceremony.

Wear these pieces together for a winter wedding or, expand your wardrobe options wearing as separates. Pair with your favourite footwear for timeless elegant style.

Circa: 1940-1970
Label: Pierre Cardin UK
Origin: Consignment

Fabric: Wool with silk lining
Condition: Very Good commensurate with age and love. Small hole that could be repaired or covered with a brooch as shown. Does not detract from wearing.

Modern Size Indicator*: 12 - 14
Measurements: Coat: Bust 50 cm, Hip 66 cm Dress: Bust 46 cm, Waist 42 cm, Hip 52 cm (laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: 16

Fit: Tailored dress and swing coat style coat
Fixture: Original

NOTE: Sale Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Please be aware we have done our best to accurately represent the true colour of this wonderful piece of history and believe the fabric swatch (image 2) to be the most 'true to life' colour. As respectful custodians of fashion history, we do not offer to sell unique items such as this separately. Keeping historical pieces together will additionally assist you to retain your investment in unique vintage such as this.

Our vintage items are rated as follows:
  • Excellent: Near or near to new quality, with no noted flaws and may often be presented in original packaging or, with original tags (deadstock) all commensurate with age and love
  • Very Good: May have some minor issue, as seen or noted
  • Good: Some minor flaws which may be repairable, or may not detract from the garment when worn
  • Rescue: Flaws as described which may or may not detract when worn in most cases possibility of repair

We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.

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