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Woman's Evening Ensemble: Top and Skirt

1989
Designed by Pierre Cardin (French (born Italy), 1922–2020)
By magnifying the size of one feature—here a series of bows—design virtuoso Pierre Cardin achieves maximum visual impact. The strapless bodice of this dress is almost completely hidden by four enormous taffeta bows and loose loops. The rhinestone studded bows are placed to one side of the bodice, and the asymmetrical stiffened loops hang in planes as they encircle the body.

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