Claude Montana Fall/Winter 1985 Black and Navy Wool Striped Tuxedo Pants designer pants But this was typical of

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

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

These trousers are made of a supple wool fabric that reads solid brown from afar but

Claude Montana Fall/Winter 1985 Black and Navy Wool Striped Tuxedo Pants designer pants But this was typical ofThese 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