labelled, of cyclamen pink silk entirely covered in shocking pink sequins and black spots in varying sizes, straight neckline, the upper edge and straps backed in pink chiffon, bust 81cm 32in
Peggy probably acquired this as payment for a modelling job for Cardin when she worked in Paris in 1965. The Rudi Gernreich Book' Peggy Moffitt & William Claxton p22 -she wrote of her time in Europe
Rudi, Bill and I went to Paris. I met Dorian Leigh and she encouraged me to stay there for modelling jobs with her agency. Rudi too, encouraged me to stay in Europe - he said that it would be food for my career. And so I did, working for almost a year in both Paris and London. Years later, Rudi told me that even though he knew it would be best for me to stay in Europe, he was afraid he could not design without me. That was one of the most touching things he ever said to me'
Peggy Moffitt was photographed modelling this dress. Pierre Cardin described Peggy as a 'Futurist Fashion Icon.'
1960s