A museum dedicated to the late French fashion designer Pierre Cardin is scheduled to open in Paris. The museum will be housed in the 8th arrondissement of the capital, within the first boutique inaugurated by the designer in 1966. The 500m² space will be located on the upper floor of this iconic establishment, at the heart of Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré.

The museum will showcase 30,000 pieces of archives spanning from 1950 to the present day, featuring Cardin’s iconic collections. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness the designer’s influence not only in the world of fashion, but also in architecture and sculpture. The exhibitions will be updated every six months, providing an immersive experience for museum-goers.

While the specific opening date for the new museum has not been announced, the historic boutique on Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré has reopened to the public since December 12, 2023. The boutique continues to celebrate Pierre Cardin’s iconic “Space Age” style, as mentioned by the fashion house on their Instagram account.

Following the designer’s passing, the space has undergone renovation while still retaining several original elements specific to Cardin’s style. In the near future, the store will feature the brand’s new line of furniture and designs, now under the direction of Pierre Cardin’s great-nephew, Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin.

Born to Italian immigrants in July 1922, Pierre Cardin became a globally renowned businessman. He began his career in ready-to-wear fashion, eventually moving into haute couture in 1957. Alongside Paco Rabanne and André Courrèges, Cardin is credited with pioneering futuristic fashion and the Space Age style in the 1960s.

The late designer left an indelible mark on his era with his futuristic creations, derivative products, and boundless imagination. Despite his passing in 2020 at the age of 98, Cardin’s legacy lives on, leaving behind a name and an empire that continues to capture the imagination of many.