VOICED : Falleció el diseñador de moda francés Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin, a visionary fashion designer, passed away at 98, leaving a legacy as a pioneer of pret-a-porter and global brand diversification. Born to Italian immigrants, he trained at Christian Dior before launching his own label in 1950. Cardin was a trailblazer in making high fashion accessible and expanding his brand worldwide through licensing. He was an early adopter of the Asian market, organizing fashion shows in Japan and China. Beyond fashion, Cardin was a cultural patron, supporting theater, dance, and music. He also ventured into furniture design and hospitality. His family noted his recognition as the first designer in the Academy of Fine Arts, cementing fashion as a legitimate art form.

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