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New Tue 29 Dec 20 13:33 
 Pierre Cardin dies - Zero
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55476062

Thank god I can throw all those pastel shaded polo shirts away.
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New Tue 29 Dec 20 14:04 
 Pierre Cardin dies - Bromptonaut
Wasn't there one of Quentin Willson's books that referred to the 'Cardin Shafts' used in the Citroen Traction Avant?
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New Tue 29 Dec 20 19:49 
 Pierre Cardin dies - Terry
Cardan with an A is a real motor and industrial component. I doubt Pierre ever got his hands oily!
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New Tue 29 Dec 20 21:19 
 Pierre Cardin dies - Bromptonaut
>> Cardan with an A is a real motor and industrial component. I doubt Pierre ever
>> got his hands oily!

I knew the proper spelling from being interested in mechanical stuff from an early age.


Bit of a laugh about Willson not knowing his tailor from the engineer.
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New Tue 29 Dec 20 21:25 
 Pierre Cardin dies - Runfer D'Hills
Or "Pierre Cardigan" as the brand became known "in the trade". A bit of a reflection of the main consumer profile in recent decades.
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