Documentary 'House of Cardin' premieres at Venice Film Festival
At 97, Pierre Cardin presented the documentary 'House of Cardin' at the Venice Film Festival's Giornate degli Autori. Directed by P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes, the film traces Cardin's career from his start as the first tailor at Dior to inventing prêt-à-porter in 1961 and pioneering the miniskirt. It features exclusive interviews with Naomi Campbell, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Sharon Stone. The documentary will be released in Italian cinemas by I Wonder Pictures and later on Sky Arte.
Key facts
- Pierre Cardin is 97 years old and still works daily.
- The documentary 'House of Cardin' premiered at the Venice Film Festival's Giornate degli Autori.
- Directors are P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes.
- Cardin was the first tailor at Dior.
- He invented prêt-à-porter in 1961.
- He pioneered the miniskirt.
- The film includes interviews with Naomi Campbell, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Sharon Stone.
- Italian release by I Wonder Pictures, later on Sky Arte.
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Cardin
- Naomi Campbell
- Jean-Paul Gaultier
- Sharon Stone
- P. David Ebersole
- Todd Hughes
Institutions
- Dior
- Giornate degli Autori
- Venice Film Festival
- I Wonder Pictures
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy