Black linen shirt dress by Claude Montana. 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 hidden.
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. Don't think the dress had padded shoulder pads inside
The dress has two piped pockets on the front
The back is pleated at the bodice and a 9 inch or 23 cm ruffle style pleat opening at the center bottom of the skirt.
Fully lined
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 notable defects.
Flat measurements
Shoulder to shoulder seam: 19 inches and 48 cm
Width at bust level armpit to armpit 19 inches or 48.5 cm
Hem width 19 1/4 inches or 49 cm
Length shoulder to hem 40 inches or 102 cm

Waist size; 73 cm or 28 3/4 inches
Hip size: 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 seam to hem 18 1/2 inches or 47 cm
Collar circumference 15 3/4 inches or 40 cm.

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 “la vie en rose” will become a kind of anthem of the Palace, the waiters are dressed by Mugler and becomes a high place of Parisian partying and symbol of all 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”
Claude Montana was during this period a central figure in ready-to-wear fashion with architectural and imposing shapes, oversized shoulders, slim waists, his silhouettes displayed a strong, modern and dominant woman. His style seduced wealthy and socially rich women, with a thirst for complex construction and a quality close to that of couture (he was often nicknamed the "king of shoulder pads").
Lanvin asked him in 1989 to revive its collections. The success was dazzling and he won two Dés d'Or in quick succession in 1991 and 92.
Claude Montana is bouncing back as a crucial reference point for connoisseurs with his influence and his fantastical, futuristic silhouettes. He made 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.

I can deliver anywhere, just ask me for an estimate

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate.