PARIS (Reuters) – French designer Pierre Cardin, who upended fashion styles in the 1960s and 70s with futuristic looks, has died at the age of 98, France’s Fine Arts Academy said in a statement on Twitter.
Cardin was also known for overhauling the fashion industry by successfully licensing his brand name and making savvy business moves.
(Reporting by Henri-Pierre Andre and Dominique Vidalon; writing by Sarah White; editing by Jason Neely)
