Rare Fall 1989 Claude Montana Runway Baby Blue Sheared Fur Jacket w Dramatic Wrap Front designer-celine Made to appear as if

Made to appear as if a tasseled belt circles the waist

It has no closures and just slips on

Part of that fullness is because of the wide pleat work that circles the skirt and is so subtle and executed so perfectly that you really notice it upon close inspection only

You could also belt it for extra shape through the waist as it is cut quite loose and easy

I love how each is laid over the other so that the butterfly pattern aligns

Rare Fall 1989 Claude Montana Runway Baby Blue Sheared Fur Jacket w Dramatic Wrap Front designer-celine Made to appear as ifClaude Montana designed for strong woman and his padded shoulders and sculpted silhouettes were one of the hallmarks of the 1980s. By 1989 he was at the height of his career. He was not only designing his own label to much accolades but was asked to design couture for Lanvin of which he did 5 seasons. This is a remarkable little piece from my archives that I refused to give up until we found documentation of and at last we have. I love having these