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A Tale of Family Intrigue and Inheritance

The Pierre Cardin heirs are in an epic battle over the designer’s legacy. The French fashion world is getting the popcorn ready.

Sep 26, 2023
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By Dana Thomas for The New York Times

Sept. 25, 2023

The French fashion designer Pierre Cardin liked to brag about all he had accomplished since he started his brand in 1950. When he welcomed a reporte…

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