Purple Claude Montana Pantsuit | Ebony Fashion Fair

Chic and stylish purple Claude Montana pantsuit in a striking tone of purple.Claude Montana Pantsuit DetailsLong coat with wide rounded shawl color.The coat has a metal hook closure at the waist with an additional hook & snap in the middle of the lapel for additional coverage if you aren’t wearing a shirt.Coat flairs out from the hips with vertical pleats on each side of the front.Very flattering look.A faux pocket on each side of the front.Matching purple belt with antique silver metal buckle.  NOTE: The buckle has been disabled and is decorative only.The pants are wide-leg with a high waistband that is 2.5″.  The pants are not hemmed. Side metal zipper.Long darts on the front and back give these pants a tailored look. In-line pockets.Acetate lining. This set was used in an Ebony Fashion Fair show in the 1980s. Sizing (cm) – Approx. Measurements Taken FlatPlease compare to a similar garment of yours:Jacket:Shoulders: 18″ (48).Bust: 17.5″  (44.5).Waist: 15″ (38).Hip: 20″  (51).Length – Center Back: 33”  (84).Sleeve Length: 24”  (61).Pants: Waist: 14.5″  (37).Hips: 22″  (56).Length” 119″ (302) (Pants are not hemmed).Pant Width at hem: 6″ (15).Zipper” 9.5″  (24).Belt:Length: 34″ (86); Width: 3″ (7 ), buckle 4″ x 4″  (10 x 10).Our model is 5’6” and size S-M or 4-6 Vintage Sizing Guide VINTAGE CONDITION SHOP MORE VINTAGE FASHION Shop more vintage fashion ABOUT CLAUDE MONTANA About Claude MontanaIn 1949, Montana was born in Paris and began selling his Papier-mâché jewelry line in London during the 1960s. Upon returning to Paris in the early 1970s, he collaborated with the leather accessory company MacDouglas. He officially launched his line in 1977, emerging as one of the most influential designers of the 1980s.Montana’s designs featured powerful, masculine lines, and his jackets typically incorporated exaggerated shoulder pads. High-powered women highly coveted his creations. In the late 80s, he additionally contributed to Lanvin’s designs for several years.He retired from fashion design in the 1990s following the death of his wife. ABOUT THE EBONY FASHION FAIR About The Ebony Fashion FairEunice Johnson, co-founder of the Chicago-based Johnson Publishing Company, which publishes Ebony Magazine, founded EFF in 1958. The annual fashion show showcased male and female models, predominantly of African-American descent, presenting fashions from renowned European designers like Yves St Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Pierre Cardin, Paco Rabanne, Givenchy, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Valentino, and Emanuel Ungaro.Johnson’s goal was to bring high fashion couture to African-American women who often lacked access to the best shops. The show served as a launchpad for many African-American fashion designers, including Stephen Burrows, Patrick Kelly, and Willi Smith.After Johnson’s death, EFF concluded in 2019. Johnson Publishing has gradually deaccessioned the fashions since then, and this collection from Madge includes some of the last pieces made available. ABOUT VINTAGE SIZING Confused about vintage clothing sizing? Today’s sizes have very little correlation to clothing size labels from past decades.   Over the past 20 years, designers and manufacturers have fed our egos by making standard size numbers smaller and smaller.  Back in the 1960s, there was no size 0.  The smallest size usually was a 6. Thus the legend of Marilyn Monroe wearing a size 12. Plus, today’s men and women are fitter, taller, and have much more muscle tone than people of earlier eras. Even undergarments make a difference. Today’s woman isn’t corseted, girdled, or wearing a stiff bra. So even the thinnest among us sometimes have trouble wearing vintage clothes.Read More About Vintage Sizing SHIPPING & RETURNS We ship items within five business days. Occasionally, there might be shipping delays. If this occurs, we will promptly notify you.Clothing and accessories ship via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or FedEx, selecting the best option based on price and insurance. Jewelry ships either First Class or Priority. For overseas orders, we use International First Class. Please refer to our Shipping Information for detailed rates.International buyers are responsible for all customs duties. PLEASE NOTE: Starting July 1, 2021, EU members will incur VAT taxes based on the specific country’s tax rates during importation.We know you may be wary about buying vintage items. If so, we do offer returns. If you receive vintage pieces and are dissatisfied or if the item doesn’t fit, please inform Madge of your return request within 10 days of receiving the merchandise. You must return the items within 30 days after notifying us.You can find our complete Return Policy here. If you have further questions after reading, please call or text (404) 850-1757. SIGN UP FOR SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS Photos copyright © 2025 MadgesHatbox Vintage. Join our Facebook group, Mad About Vintage, for weekly specials.