Cardin was born in Italy in 1922 but emigrated to France as a small child.
He was known for overhauling the fashion industry by successfully licensing his brand name and making savvy business moves. Cardin was long hailed for his visionary creations but also for bringing stylish clothes to the masses.
In the 1960s and '70s he upended traditional fashion with his futuristic, avant-garde looks.
His death was also announced by France's Academy of Fine Arts on Twitter.
“It is with great sadness that the members of the Academy of Fine Arts announce the death of their fellow member Pierre Cardin," the academy tweeted.
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