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The Designer

Laura Montano

Colombian-born and New York-based, Laura has always dreamed of creating pieces that empower women to feel more confident and embody the vision they have for themselves. With a focus on timeless elegance, each design is thoughtfully created to transcend seasons and become a lasting part of a woman’s wardrobe.

“Beautiful things take time.”

Laura Montano, designer and founder of Montano
One pair of hands
Laura cuts, sews and finishes every piece herself. Nothing is outsourced.
Made to order
Nothing is made until you ask for it. Yours is ready in about three days.
Made to fit
Any piece can be cut to your measurements, at no extra charge.
Made in New York
Designed and sewn in her atelier in New York City.

In Her Words

From Bogotá, With Love

Growing up in Colombia, Laura had a clear vision of the woman she dreamed of becoming. From a very young age, she dreamed of living in New York, building her own fashion brand, and creating a life that reflected that vision.

Over time, that dream began to take on a deeper meaning. Moving to New York and everything that led her there taught her that women are made of many layers — and that becoming the woman you dream of being is an ongoing journey of discovering them.

Today, Laura designs for her future self: the woman she is still becoming, the woman who continues to evolve, dream, and grow.

She believes clothing can be more than something we wear. It can be a tool to embody a version of yourself, to feel more confident, and to step into the life you envision.

Montano was created from that belief — to create timeless, elegant pieces that help women feel beautiful, confident, and closer to the woman they dream of becoming.

Hand-set eyelets and silk lacing at the back of the Ivory Corset Top
Shaped, fully boned body of the Noir Corset Top
The Noir Corset Top photographed on the steps of a New York brownstone

The Montano Philosophy

Montano is not a business plan. It’s a belief system. I believe the pieces a woman wears closest to her should be made with the same care and intention as the finest couture.

Every piece I create is made entirely by hand, from the first cut to the final stitch. One at a time. Never in advance, never in bulk.

When you wear Montano, you’re not just wearing silk. You’re wearing hours of time, years of learning, and a lifetime of love for this craft.

Independent · Woman-owned · New York

Something particular in mind?

Every piece can be cut to your measurements at no extra charge. Tell us what you are looking for before you order, and Laura will take it from there.