c1968 Amazing Black Andre Courreges "Flight" Suit designer-pierre-cardin 5" flat across from side

5" flat across from side seam to side seam but with open sides

It is just enough weight to give it structure and help hold the shape

These glimmer in the light and add an extra layer of texture

There is a faint mark under one arm

c1968 Amazing Black Andre Courreges "Flight" Suit designer-pierre-cardin 5" flat across from sideAndre Courreges pushed the envelope when it came to design and even amongst the many pieces of Courreges I have seen this is a stand out. The design and use of drawstring ties to create shape on this suit is so very cutting edge for the time and to be quite frank, still feels cutting edge for right now. This two piece pant and jacket set is in a chic black lightweight wool fabric that has a tiny ribbed texture running through it. The pants are