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White wool suit by Cardin
A white wool garbardine suit by Cardin. It is single-breasted with an officer collar and a front panel of semi-circular cutouts and is worn with a welders helmet in white felt. Date: 1966
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1966 Breasted Circular Cutouts Designer Fashions Felt Outfit Outfits Panel Parisian Pierre Semi Stylish Welders Wool Cardin
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This striking image captures the avant-garde fashion sensibilities of the 1960s, as embodied in this white wool suit designed by Pierre Cardin in 1966. The suit, made of garbardine fabric, is single-breasted with an officer collar that adds a touch of traditional elegance. However, the front panel of the suit breaks from convention with its semi-circular cutouts, creating a modern and innovative design. Cardin's suit was not intended for traditional office wear, but rather for the runway and the fashion-forward women of the time. In this photograph, the suit is paired with a white felt welders helmet, adding an unexpected and intriguing element to the ensemble. The helmet not only complements the clean lines and minimalist design of the suit but also speaks to the spirit of experimentation and rebellion that characterized the 1960s. The suit's simple yet bold design, combined with the unexpected addition of the welders helmet, makes for a striking and memorable fashion statement. This image is a testament to Cardin's visionary approach to fashion and his ability to challenge conventional norms and expectations. The suit, with its Parisian flair and modern sensibility, remains a significant piece of fashion history from the 1960s.
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