Pierre Cardin Timeline

  • Born

    He was born near Venice, Italy
  • 1st Shop Opened

    He opened his 1st shop, Eve, in Paris. His 'Bubble dress' became a worldwide success
  • Cosmocorps Collection

    Cosmocorps collection cements Cardin's futurist status
  • Escape Cardin

    His brands fund the Escape Cardin in Paris. This was a multifunctional theatre that promotes new creative talents.
  • Furniature collection

    The brand diversifies into a range of furniture
  • 40 Years of Fashion

    He marks 40 years of fashion with a retrospective staged in London, Montreal, Mexico City, Sano Paola and Kyoto
  • Fashion Shows

    He also stages a fashion show in the Gobi desert, China
  • Specsavers Collection

    He does a collection with Specsavers for an eyewear collection