The late great Pierre Cardin, who started the iconic eponymous couture label in the 1950s, redefined space-age fashion in the 60s and became a household name in the 90s. He has left behind a legacy worth celebrating. Decades later, his style remains celeb-approved and revered. From styling The Beatles with his iconic collection of collarless suits back in the 60s, to being pop queen Beyonce’s go-to-pick for her 2023 Renaissance Tour, the brand has remained forever young. Back home, Tollywood royalty Allu Arjun was spotted wearing shoes by Pierre Cardin Paris, as was Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal. Here's a cursory glance at the times celebrities across ages and oceans opted to wear Pierre Cardin creations.
The Beatles
A collaboration celebrating the cultural music icons and an avant-garde luminary was one for the books, and needless to say, it is deeply embedded in our cultural consciousness. Back in 1963, when the Beatles’ John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were ruling all music charts across the globe, they momentarily eclipsed everything else with their standout Pierre Cardin outfits. The radical tailoring of the “collarless suits” as they popularly came to be known became synonymous with the band's visual style and identity. The Pierre Cardin X Beatles collaboration is still listed among the many milestones of the brand and a vital chapter in the history of fashion altogether.
Beyonce
Pierre Cardin’s love for avant-garde Space Age designs echoed in the sartorial picks of pop star Beyoncé at her 2023 Renaissance World Tour (more on that later). Queen Bee wore a black custom Pierre Cardin gown for her opening look at the London concert. The outfit showcased Pierre Cardin's iconic symbol of unity and life, with a circular wing design embodied the infinite universe, reflecting the brand's futuristic Space Age aesthetic. Equally stunning was her pick at the Louisville performance. The superstar singer matched her glory on stage with Pierre Cardin’s iconic Evolution sunglasses, which are famously known for their innovative and unique design. In case you missed Beyonce’s headline-making eyeglasses, here’s a reminder:
Madonna
In pic: Pop icon Madonna, fresh from conquering the stage at her 2023 Celebration Tour. The legend was spotted wearing limited edition Pierre Cardin sunglasses during her oh-so-famous Celebration Tour. Forever a fan of the brand’s unique frames, the pop icon has brought several pairs of Pierre Cardin’s space-age sunglasses to the stage and has been pictured wearing them on multiple occasions. Case in point, the photograph below:
Naomi Campbell
Remember when Naomi Campbell made a head-turning red carpet appearance at the 2018 Commonwealth Fashion Exchange reception held at Buckingham Palace? The event was all about celebrating sustainability and promoting trade links and so, for the special occasion, the OG supermodel handpicked a chartreuse vintage Pierre Cardin silk gown distinguished by sculpted shoulder embellishments and a lustrous satin finish. The aforementioned outfit is still considered one of her top fashion picks of the decade.
Lady Gaga
Name a better match than peak Lady Gaga style and a piece from Pierre Cardin’s iconic 1960s collection, we will wait. Besides his affinity for avant-garde Space Age designs, the legend was also known for his geometric motifs and ready-to-wear, unisex fashion, which also reflected in a vintage Pierre Cardin coat from the F/W 1968 collection that was worn by Lady Gaga in 2012. The hitmaker’s famous airport look was a Mod-inspired black leather coat featuring opulent fur accents. Lady Gaga swapped her typically flamboyant style with a subtle albeit stunning Pierre Cardin outfit. We are not complaining at all.
Katy Perry
In 2021, Katy Perry was the talk of the town - well, the talk of the globe - thanks to her striking appearance in a Pierre Cardin outfit at the charity event LuisaViaRoma for UNICEF in Capri, Italy. The singer exuded elegance in a vintage Pierre Cardin 1978 Haute Couture gown. The sleek, black statuesque silhouette of the gown was dramatically flared white sleeves with delicate black bows.
Pierre Cardin was one of the first European designers to bring high fashion to Japan, China and Vietnam. The French designer was also among the first to license his name to brand his couture on a global scale. Lately, Indian cinema stars too have been spotted wearing Pierre Cardin.
Vicky Kaushal
Bollywood star and National Award-winning actor Vicky Kaushal has been spotted wearing Pierre Cardin leather boots on several occasions. The actor, during his press tours and promotional activity for the critically acclaimed movie Sam Bahadur, in 2023, completed his looks with Pierre Cardin’s best-selling leather boots. The Pierre Cardin leather boots that Vicky Kaushal wore are a blend of contemporary flair and utmost panache, almost reminiscent of the actor’s personal style choices and craft which is liked and celebrated across the country. In case you missed it, this is what we are talking about:
Allu Arjun
Boots by Pierre Cardin have emerged as a new celeb-favourite and how. Indian stars have been spotted wearing Pierre Cardin boots both on and off the screen. The latest addition to the list is National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun. The Tollywood heartthrob, who is known for making waves at the box office pan-India, wore Pierre Cardin boots in a scene from the 2024 smash hit Pushpa 2: The Rule. His typically OTT look, finished off with chunky boots, became a hit among the fans instantly. Take a look here:
Which celebrity’s Pierre Cardin moment did you like the best? Let us know using the comments section below. Pierre Cardin has brought an exclusive collection of casual and formal leather shoes, Slippers, sandals and boots for men in various styles and fits.
