Steve Fabrikant Knit Dress Gem Buttons Black Wool Blend Tags Attached VTG 1980s

Vintage 1980's Steve Fabrikant for Montaldos black button front knit sweater/coat dress. Size Petite (Small/XS). Please check measurements against a dress that fits you well for best fit. Vintage sizes tend to run small. 70% wool, 30% rayon Unlined Collarless black knit design with red diagonal accent panels at neck and one sleeve One large gold tone metal and red glass button near neck and five more smaller buttons of the same design each in a different jewel tone color down the front - green, orange, bright pink, aqua and lavender Top button is ornamental - the rest are functional Small snaps all the way down to prevent gaps One small front pocket at left hip - still basted shut Original price tag still attached! This piece retailed for $595 in the 80's Bust measures approx. 35 inches Waist measures approx. 30 inches Hip measurement is approx. 38 inches Length measures approx. 40 inches Sleeve length measures approx. 32.5 inches The foam in the shoulder pads has crumbled with age. They will need to be replaced or removed-otherwise, this piece is in amazing condition. Steve Fabrikant was born in Brazil to a family who ran a ready to wear firm. He studied architecture but soon returned to the family firm. In 1984 he struck out on his own with a partner in New York. Knits with sleek designs like this piece -- with eye catching accents -- were his specialty early on. His pieces were soon sold in high end department stores like Niemans and smaller specialty dress