1980s Vintage Dress by Claude Montana in Pink Cotton

Age: 1980s

Label: Montana - Claude Montana Paris Made in Italy.

Manufacturer’s Label:  Gruppo GFT (with hologram)

Color: Pink

Fabric:  Cotton

Description: Fabulous designer vintage '80s era dress by Claude Montana featuring an avant-garde design. Distinctive space-age hoop around the waistline. The feature stands out against the simple, elegant line of the dress. The bodice fastens at the front with a zipper, and hoop around the waist connects independently with velcro while the skirt closes with four snaps. High neckline at the front, and a low cut back. The waist is accented by the cut of the dress. Skirt is above the knee length and lined in rayon acetate.

Sizing: Size 42 is indicated, (presumed Italian size) - equivalent to a US size 6, but please rely on the following measurements for fit:

• Bust:  35” around
• Waist: 27” around 
• Hips:  36” 
• Length:  34”

Condition:

• Very good with no wear, tear or staining. 
• Very clean and looks to have been well cared for and stored over the years.

About the Designer: Montana started his own label in 1979, and entered into a design agreement with Gruppo GFT in 1987.  He worked for Lanvin between 1989 and 1992 and terminated his agreement with Gruppo GFT in 1996.  

Montana made a name for himself during the late '70s with innovative, futurist designs. He continued to create avant-garde, cutting edge design, even while at Lanvin. Unfortunately, although winning the Golden Thimble award for two years in a row while at Lanvin, he was forced to leave due to financial losses.