ESPACE by Pierre Cardin Pierre Cardin Leather Gloves Sheepskin Purchased from authorized dealer, Nihonbashi Takashimaya, Asahi Kasei Made in the 1980s (from time of purchase) ◾️Sizing: Total Length: cm Wrist Width: cm ◾️Condition: Overall used condition with signs of wear commensurate with age. Outer material is sheepskin. Soft. Lining is "Asahi Kasei's" high-tech functional material "Thermo Gear". Soft microfiber with moisture-absorbing heat-generating and humidity-regulating functions, designed to maintain warmth and prevent stuffiness. ◾️Notes: Purchased new. By a relative about 30 years ago at Nihonbashi Takashimaya. Has not been worn by anyone for at least the past 20+ years. "Pierre Cardin" is a luxury designer brand from Italy. Initially, with the concept of "space-age design," he created avant-garde and geometric haute couture, but gradually expanded into ready-to-wear, becoming hugely popular domestically and internationally in the 1960s and 70s. The designer, known as the "Magician of Fabrics" and "Revolutionary of Fashion," Pierre Cardin, is also known as one of the founding members of "Dior" alongside Yves Saint Laurent and others, where he served as head of the suit division. He later became the owner of theaters, restaurants, and a castle related to the Marquis de Sade, which he used for shows, and was an early adopter of licensing businesses where he lent his name, making him a designer who significantly expanded his market. He is also famous for being the lover of French actress Jeanne Moreau and designed costumes for her starring films. He has deep ties with Japan, being known as a European designer who used Japanese models in the 1960s, and is also an honorary professor at Bunka Fashion College.