(Sold): TEIJIRO, Nakade. Pierre Cardin: A World of Originality.

(Japan): The Asahi Shimbun Company, 1982.  27cm by 27cm.  128 pages.  A nice look at the thirty year history of the Pierre Cardin fashion brand which was founded in 1950.  Known for its his avant-garde style and Space Age design.  Ever innovative Cardin introduced the Bubble Dress, he was the first to combine the “mini” and the “maxi” skirts of the 1970s by introducing a new hemline that had long pom-pom panels or fringes and in the 70s. set another new trend: “mod chic”. This trend holds true for the form or for a combination of forms, which did not exist at the time. He was the first to combine extremely short and ankle-length pieces. He made dresses with slits and batwing sleeves with novel dimensions and mixed circular movement and gypsy skirts with structured tops. These creations allowed for the geometric shapes that captivated him to be contrasted, with both circular and straight lines. Cardin became an icon for starting this popular fashion movement of the early 1970s.  The volume is illustrated throughout with many of Cardin’s remarkable designs.  Text is primarily in Japanese with some French translations.  A very good copy.  Scarce.