Claude Montana black linen shirt dress. Paris. 1980. New wave fashion. New wave clothing.

Black linen shirt dress by Claude Montana from the 1980s.
Front closure with ecru enamel snap buttons (Fiocchi), 3 of which are visible and three are camouflaged.
The long, straight sleeves with wide anchoring are also closed by 3 snap buttons (the last button on the left sleeve shows a lack of enamel towards the center).
French style blouse collar with 3 inch or 8 cm points.
Fitted at the waist with oversized shoulders. I don't believe the dress had padded shoulder pads inside.
The dress has two welt pockets on the front.
The back is pleated at the bodice and a 9 inch or 23 cm pleat style opening at the bottom center of the skirt.
Completely doubled.
Avant-garde, postmodern style, major contemporary influence.
Label: Claude Montana Paris, made in Italy.
100% linen, lining, 64% acetate and 36% viscose.

Excellent condition, used without any noticeable defects.
Flat measurements:
Shoulder to shoulder seam: 19 inches and 48 cm.
Chest width from armpit to armpit: 19 inches or 48.5 cm.
Hem width 19 1/4 inches or 49 cm.
Shoulder to hem length 40 inches or 102 cm.

Waist measurement; 73 cm or 28 3/4 inches.
Hip measurement: 92 cm or 36 1/4 inches.
As there is no size label, it can be compared to s/m.

Sleeves:
Shoulder seam to hem 24 inches or 61 cm.
Armpit to hem seam 18 1/2 inches or 47 cm.
Collar circumference 15 3/4 inches or 40 cm.

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Claude Montana is a French fashion designer who began his career in the 60s but his style really took off in the 80s, the years of the “Palace” generation (the new Palace inaugurated in 1978 by Grace Jones and its revival of life in pink will become a kind of anthem of the Palace, the waiters are dressed by Mugler and it becomes a high place of Parisian partying and symbol of all the extravagances, “from the hybridization of punk and disco, from street kids to the most flamboyant stars, from the underground and freedom” Many designers such as Kenzo, Karl Lagerfield and Claude Montana organize fashion challenges there, this place saw the birth of this generation”
During this period, Claude Montana was a central figure in ready-to-wear fashion, known for its architecturally structured and imposing silhouettes, oversized shoulders, and cinched waists; his designs projected a strong, modern, and commanding image of the woman. His style appealed to wealthy and socially privileged women, who appreciated complex construction and a quality approaching that of haute couture (he was often nicknamed the "king of shoulder pads").
Lanvin approached him in 1989 to revive its collections. His success was dazzling, and he won two Dés d'Or awards in quick succession in 1991 and 1992.
Claude Montana is resurrecting as a crucial reference point for connoisseurs with his influence and his fantastical, futuristic silhouettes. He designed them for women who exuded an aura of strength and power.

Four Parisian designers defined one of the most fashionable decades in history: Jean Paul Gaultier, Azzedine Alaia, Thierry Mugler, and Claude Montana.

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