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Courts imperil self-styled heir's hold on Cardin fortune

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“The feud over Pierre Cardin's estate”

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The feud over Pierre Cardin's estate

Since Pierre Cardin's death in December 2020, the Italian-born French designer's 21 heirs, from seven different family lines, have been at loggerheads with his great-nephew Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin, who was named sole beneficiary in a will discovered in bizarre circumstances posthumously. The ensuing dispute has given rise to no fewer than six legal proceedings, all of which are ongoing. At stake is more than the Pierre Cardin brand; the designer also boasted a significant real estate portfolio, as well as the iconic Paris restaurant Maxim's. [...]

The Paris Court of Appeal has invalidated the designation of Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin as sole heir to Pierre Cardin. If the designer's other nephews and nieces get their way in a separate round of legal proceedings, every transaction carried out with Cardin's bequest could be annulled. [...]

Published on 01/02/2024 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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France
Proceedings over Cardin estate blocked by death of putative heir

The six legal proceedings underway concerning the estate of French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who died in 2020 as a result of Covid-19, were abruptly suspended last week.

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Diane Pernet, the fashion talent scout who slaloms between brands

The curator Diane Pernet - a discoverer of designers including Balenciaga's Demna Gvasalia and Diesel's Glenn Martens - runs the ASVOF fashion blog and its namesake film festival. She relies on funding from luxury brands while striving not to be subservient to them.

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France
Pierre Cardin heirs close ranks ahead of ultimate inheritance battle

French courts will decide this summer whether to annul a will naming Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin as Pierre Cardin's sole heir. Meanwhile, the other 22 relatives laying claim to the designer's estate are trying to reach an agreement on how to settle their multi-million-euro inheritance tax bill.

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Who supplied the evidence that led to convicting Paris Society's CEO?

The harsh verdict handed down to luxury events mogul Laurent de Gourcuff on 8 February was based on a highly detailed complaint by Moma Group, his company's rival. Before launching legal proceedings, that competitor spoke at length with one of Paris Society's core collaborators.

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France, Italy
Surprise appearance of Pierre Cardin's elusive will sparks courtroom commotion

The latest legal tussle between self-styled heir Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin and the designer's 21 other nephews and nieces is rife with twists and turns. The prizes at stake are control of the Cardin brand, the iconic Maxim's restaurant, and properties in Venice, Paris and the south of France.

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France
Richemont bails out Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

Headed by the founder of Elle Italia, Carla Sozzani, the foundation created by designer Azzedine Alaïa before his death in 2017 was for a long time running at a loss. As of last year, it has been back in the black, thanks to generous donations from its patrons.

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France
Maxim's reopening threatened as Cardin heirs serve notice to Paris Society

Conflict among the late Pierre Cardin's heirs, who own the Paris belle époque restaurant, has upset the Accor group events subsidiary's plans to reopen Maxim's.

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The fate of Pierre Cardin's Venetian palazzo

The controversial heir of late designer Pierre Cardin oversaw the brand's show at Paris Fashion Week. But the palatial Venice home he long ran on his great-uncle's behalf remains shuttered.

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Pierre Cardin heirs close ranks ahead of ultimate inheritance battle

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Surprise appearance of Pierre Cardin's elusive will sparks courtroom commotion

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Maxim's reopening threatened as Cardin heirs serve notice to Paris Society

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France
Courts imperil self-styled heir's hold on Cardin fortune

France
Proceedings over Cardin estate blocked by death of putative heir

Front Row | France
Diane Pernet, the fashion talent scout who slaloms between brands

France
Pierre Cardin heirs close ranks ahead of ultimate inheritance battle

Spotlight | France
Who supplied the evidence that led to convicting Paris Society's CEO?

France, Italy
Surprise appearance of Pierre Cardin's elusive will sparks courtroom commotion

France
Richemont bails out Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

France
Maxim's reopening threatened as Cardin heirs serve notice to Paris Society

France, Italy
The fate of Pierre Cardin's Venetian palazzo