Two Pierre Cardin Dresses From Ebony Fashion Fair, One Worn By Iman, 1970-1984

Both of these haute couture dresses were purchased by Eunice Walker Johnson of Johnson Publishing Company and worn in the Ebony Fashion Fair. The red dress was worn by Iman for the Ebony Fashion Fair marketing materials in 1983-84.

THE FIRST
Haute Couture off-white and silver thread lace and net wedding dress with very long, wide, and flouced train. The hem of the dress and the neckline are finished with an extra wide peplums, which are support by a double layer of wide horsehair. The center back of the dress and the sleeve hems close with a zipper.
Label: Pierre Cardin Paris

Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 14.5"
Waist: 13"
Shoulders: 15"
Hips: 17"
Length (underarm to hem): 62"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 21"

THE SECOND
Haute couture strapless red silk dress embroidered with red faceted stones and beads. The dress is paird with a long pleated silk taffeta cape that closes at the neck with self fabric ties.
Label: Unlabeled, attributed to Pierre Cardin

DRESS
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 16"
Waist: 15"
Hips: 19"
Length (underarm to hem): 51"

CAPE
Approximate Flat Measurements:
Length (Center back): 60"

This lot is located in Chicago.

Property From the Ebony Fashion Fair Archive