Pierre Cardin, French couturier who pioneered designer licensing, dies at 98 Mary Rourke © (Yoan Valat / EPA) French designer Pierre Cardin was the first to enter the Asian fashion market. (Yoan Valat / EPA / Shutterstock)
Trained in the Paris workrooms of Christian Dior, Elsa Schiaparelli and Jeanne Paquin, Pierre Cardin saw his future unfold before him at an early age.
Building on the pioneering innovations of his mentors, Cardin rocketed to global fame with his ready-to-wear designer label and erected an apparel and product empire by putting his name not just on clothing but also on sunglasses, luggage, carpets and even kitchen appliances.
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