I remember this show in the late 80s

Who was the blonde australian model between 2 male models ?

Sydney Opera House

I absolutely loved this show when I saw it at 19. Claude Montana was my favourite at the time but I also loved Versace’s clothes at this event. Just stunning. Do you have the Versace section? I eventually lost my video tape of this show.

👏👏👏👏👏👏 wow ,what a collection!!!

Fabulous! As I said before, this was a monumental event that took place at the iconic Sydney Opera House, where a group of top international designers such as Claude Montana, Sonia Rykiel, Kenzo, Gianni Versace, Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta, Jean Muir, Bruce Oldfield and others all showed collections using wool to celebrate the Australian Bicentennial. I don't think that Australia had ever seen those big international names all together like that before, (all of whom were also in attendance there, from memory!) or since... I still have my special lift out supplement from Australian Vogue on the event somewhere, and must find it again. I actually forgot that the Prince and Princess of Wales were also there! Can't wait for more! :)

This is terrific! Thanks for posting. The three flared-skirt coats at 2:50 and the collection at 4:19 are what Claude Montana took exception with... You can see the similarities there! LOL (Though I thought Montana's black and white 'Birds' collection was way more sophisticated and the 'real deal'.) I used to illustrate for Adele Palmer and occasionally Jill Fitzsimon, so this is a nostalgic treat for me!!

I remember when this aired in Australia back then, when I was a young fashion student.... it was so historic!.... A group of the world's top designers all showing together, along with some leading local ones. I also remember that Claude Montana was quite upset as there was a collection shown by an Aussie designer there whom he felt ripped off his aesthetic. I also remember the really inane commentary, which was so bad (they didn't even know any of the famous models' names... when Alva Chinn walked the runway, they had no clue who she was...) that I eventually had to just turn the volume down on my TV. Thank you for posting this as it is quite rare!

*magnifique élégant!*

Who the hell are the two commentators?? They served zero purpose in this video.

reminds me to Mugler :-)

any luck with the music when the bride appears?

Stunning. Like the Resnais film, statuesque silhouettes in the garden. So precisely choreographed. He was a monster, and I cannot imagine this type of precision performance came with a heaping ton of shouting, but what a result. Love the Olympic sport type of commentating. The whole scene is a bit unreal, like a dream. There are a few random pret-a-porter Montana pieces from the 80s for sale on ebay, any collectors should definitely look for them, the long white linen raincoat, a few structured women's tops that are pure Montana, not cheap but worth a look.

The Montana section was amazing as was Versace but cannot find the Versace work online .. Was amazing

Hello, I have loved watching these clips - other than Claude Montana, have you loaded any of the other international designers ?

Claude Montana is a Brilliant designer !!! He has inspired me yet again with this show, the pairing of the Black wool pants/dresses with the stunning White blouses + the topstitched Mandarin collars = Perfection !

I agree with you 100% about how dull the shows are today- even most of the models are different. The shows in the 80's had choreography and there were many models on the runway at the same time so your eye was stimulated.

My mother and father wore Claude Montana when I was a child. My father saved a few of his blazers and passed it down to me. Montana was a ground breaking designer along with Thierry Mugler and Jean Paul Gaultier. Fashion shows were grand and opulant in the 80's. Today, you have dull, expressionless models walking down an inspirationless runway.

is this where thierry mugler gets his inspiration for fall 1995?

congrats! i'm sure the adrenaline (along with stress) was out of this world! the 1988 collections are still my all time favorites!

NEVER FEEL BOARING EVERY TIME WHEN I KEEP ON WATCHING THIS SHOW ....... SO FABULOUS ............

STILL LIKE CLAUDE MONTANA SHOW ........ VERY DRAMATIC ........ VERY STYLE .......WHEN WILL HE BACK TO THE FASHION WORLD AGAIN .........

I cant believe I have just found this on utube. I love the bicentenial fashion parade, my dad taped it for me when I couldnt stay home to watch it, he then accidentaly taped over the last part, so the wool corporation sent me another copy. Which i watched over and over. I now cant play my old video tape. I loved the music, the designers (especially Bruce Oldfield and Claude). Would love to get another copy on dvd for my little girl to watch. Cant wait to see more of it thanks heaps

eu tinha o perfum dele ! quando acabou , mandei serrar e fazer uma taça!

Uh...Pat Cleveland was born in America...don't think she RELINQUISHED her citizenship...

@Hammerton32 Pat Cleveland is the FIERCEST model I've EVER SEEN!

This is exquisite, its high fashion at the very best. The best girls,hair, makeup, lighting, and choreography on the runway-something you just don't see anymore. Pat Cleveland owned the runway. What girls today can come close to her?

Claude, Montana's Bride (check out Pat Cleveland!)

Thank you...wonderfull...Claude Montana was so fantastic...my favorite Designer in 80´s. I want this film, please.

thank you so much Sitbon08!!!

wow !!! now this is a fashion show, work it out girls

wow claude glamour

they just use to turn it out back then

Thanks Sitbon08 for posting so amazing video of an old Montana show, one of my favourite so far by youtube.

Thank You :) Yes Definitely worth waiting for- It was an Awesome Show ! Cheers.

Yes, but I haven't put this on. I may get around to it in a couple of months if you can wait.

FAB !!! Thanks so much for posting...Do you have the Versace Section as well :) I had this on VHS but its unusable now :(

wow!! Love it - Fantastic blast from the past!

Pat Cleveland Really knows how to gyrate inside a tailored outfit ! Claude Montana's designs are streamlined and very very neat . Very difficult cut and sew. If i were to describe Montana's creations, the best way to put it is Cosmic Tailoring at its finest ! Thank you for posting this video, Sitbon08. More of Claude Montana please. :-)