Pierre Cardin

Entrepreneur

Birthday July 2, 1922

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Dec 29, 2020 (98)

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About

Creator of unique fashion and furniture designs for over 50 years, especially his Space Age designs and bubble dress. He contributed to advancements in unisex fashion. He also collaborated with American Motors Corporation in the 1970s.

Before Fame

He worked as an apprentice for a clothier and later as a tailor's apprentice at 14 years of age.

Trivia

He was a designated UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 1991. He died at the age of 98, though no cause of death was released. 

Family Life

He lived in Provence village with his wife Collette for decades.

Associated With

His creations were worn by many celebrities, including Shirley Maclaine and French actress Nora Arnezeder.