Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin (UK: /ˈkɑːrdæ̃, -dæn/, US: /kɑːrˈdæ̃, -ˈdæn/, French: [pjɛʁ kaʁdɛ̃]), (born Pietro Cardin; 2 July 1922 – 29 December 2020) was an Italian-born French fashion designer.^[1] Cardin was known for his avant-garde style and his Space Age designs. Cardin was made UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 1991^[1] and FAO Goodwill Ambassador in 2009.

Pierre Cardin
Cardin in 2010
Born	Pietro Costante Cardin (1922-07-02)2 July 1922 San Biagio di Callalta, Italy
Died	29 December 2020(2020-12-29) (aged 98) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Nationality	French
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He was gay,^[2] however he was in a four year relationship with actress Jeanne Moreau in the 1960s.^[3]

Pierre Cardin ball pens

Cardin died on 29 December 2020 at a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine, at the age of 98.^[4]