Claude Montana Fall/Winter 1985 Black and Navy Wool Striped Tuxedo Pants designer pants Best fits a small or

Best fits a small or medium

But this was typical of 1980s Claude Montana: the various pieces within ensembles tended both to complement and compete with each other

bust: 34 (with give) waist: 28 (with give)

A prior owner cut out its fabric composition elements

Gianfranco Ferre Studio collarless wool blend overcoat with boat neck and contrast lining

Claude Montana Fall/Winter 1985 Black and Navy Wool Striped Tuxedo Pants designer pants Best fits a small orThese pants were arguably overshadowed by other garments in their runway presentation: the blue tailcoat with which they were matched had an almost iridescent lapel, and exaggerated shoulders (even by the standards of the period). Their satin shank buttons were hidden by an asymmetrical satin cummerbund (which we love). It is funny to see something we might call a "statement" garment overshadowed in this way. But this was typical of 1980s Claude