Claude Montana Leather Coat, c.1985

Claude Montana is a French born designer known for his extreme styles that harken back to the 1940's and 1950's as well as futuristic designs like contemporary Thierry Mugler. After founding The House of Montana in 1979, Montana quickly found himself a favorite in the high fashion world.

A similar coat may be found in the MET Museum's collection. Accession Number: 2005.130.1a–d

Brown leather long coat with notched lapel, shoulder epaulets into cuffed long sleeves with elbow patches, zippered chest pocket with two flap hip pockets, tassel details, and open front.
Label: Claude Montana / pour / Ideal Cuir
Size Label: Indecipherable
Style/Serial No.: Indecipherable

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 19"
Chest: 50"
Waist: 52"
Hips: 56"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 51"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 35"

Condition:

The overall condition is good structurally though there are several areas of discoloration throughout the coat, most noticeably along the shoulders, down the sides of the sleeves, and each of the side seams. There is some darkening/soiling along the neckline, the sleeve hems, elbows, and interior slit. There are several soiled spots on each of the elbow patches and sleeve cuffs, and along the length of the hemline with a darker soiled spot on the back left sleeve cap and a black mark on the front left waist. Numerous scratches and scuffs are noticeable throughout with especially worn areas locate on the front right armhole and along the folds of each sleeve cuff which has roughened the surface area. The interior lining has a few popped stitches on the right armhole and at the top of the back interior slit.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Claude Montana Leather Coat, c.1985

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