Saturday, August 10, 2013

Chantal Thomass - un parapluie




This fashion house led by the the stylish Chantal first made the lingerie scene during the 1960s and 1970s.  All the world was shunning the frilly lingerie and burning bras.


She flaunted the feminist movement, fabricating lingerie from menswear fabrics and at the other end of the spectrum sensuous fluffs of lace, silk, organza.  While visiting Paris, I regularly walk past this window on Rue Saint Honoré, always anticipating a visual treat.



Chantal Thomass
211, rue Saint Honoré
75001, Paris
 

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12 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    And it looks as though you find that treat! What a delightful "window show"! I love it! Hope you have a lovely weekend, Genie! Enjoy!
    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. AlexaAugust 10, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    I only wish I still had the youthful figure to wear her wonderful lingerie. But I guess I could carry that parapluie! :~}

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  3. StarmanAugust 10, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    J'aime le parapluie.

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  4. TameraAugust 10, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Let's go shopping!

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  5. AndyAugust 10, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Interesting photo. Even though I don't see anything suitable for me I still have the urge to see more. Go figure.

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  6. MAugust 10, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Fun colors! I will take some frilly fashions in luscious fabrics!

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  7. JeanieAugust 10, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Visual treat indeed! This is wonderful!

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  8. Draffin BearsAugust 10, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Hi Genie,

    I love walking around the streets of Paris, looking at the window displays.
    The Chatal Thomass window is fabulous - I have one of her umbrellas.

    Happy weekend
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  9. Allan LloydAugust 10, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    I’m sorry, that umbrella is just gauche.

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  10. RandyAugust 10, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Not one you see everyday.

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  11. MaryAugust 11, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Wow! A treat indeed but without the calories of a bakery sweet! :). I love the red.

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  12. DarylAugust 13, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    i love the story behind this photo

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Merci for your comments!