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ARCHIVE - 1990s Pierre Cardin Prestige Cream Double Breasted Skirt Suit

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This is an early 1990s Pierre Cardin Prestige label cream double breasted jacket and skirt suit. We love the story behind this interesting and original design - our client modelled for amongst others, Yves Saint Laurent in Paris during the late 80s and 90s and got married in this suit. It is a low cut, double breasted jacket and unusually the pocket is on the right hand side of the suit. It has a beautiful pleated shoulder and is lined in a wonderful quality white silk. This was the most expensive of his ready to wear lines. The buttons are plain white and they remind us of chocolate buttons! The skirt is a simple pencil shape and fastens to the rear with the original zip. The suit is made from a fine quality, woven blend possibly cotton but it could just as well be a very light weight wool. It is labelled a French 40 which equates to a UK 12 or US 8.

On close inspection of the skirt we can see that the skirt has been professionally altered around the waistband. This has been nicely done and has increased the size of the waistband. The jacket remains unaltered and it has that short, boxy loose style typical of the era. The suit is in very good condition overall with the jacket very clean looking and the fabric and lining still crisp. There is some yellowing around the armpits on the silk lining but this cannot be seen from the outside of the jacket.

MEASUREMENTS
JACKET
Bust - 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Waist - 38 in. (96.5 cm)
Hip - 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Length - 23 in. (58.4 cm)
Shoulders - 19 in. (48.3 cm)

SKIRT
Waist - 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Hip - 41 in. (104.1 cm)
Length - 25 in. (63.5 cm)

F.A.Q.

Will you set anything aside for me before I come?

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We also have an extensive offline collection. If you let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget, we can browse through our archive in advance of your appointment. 
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Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear when trying on garments from certain eras, especially the 1950s. Vintage clothing was often worn with undergarments that shaped the waist and as such is tailored for them.


We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look; many of which are also for sale.


You may also wish to bring your favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying on, or a pair in gold or silver.
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We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.
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We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage pieces and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
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Upon arrival, buzz the 87A button on the gate or call us 020 7736 5038 to let you in.
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