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
 

12 comments:

Unknown said...

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

Alexa said...

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

Starman said...

J'aime le parapluie.

Tamera said...

Let's go shopping!

Andy said...

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

M said...

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

Jeanie said...

Visual treat indeed! This is wonderful!

Draffin Bears said...

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

Allan Lloyd said...

I’m sorry, that umbrella is just gauche.

Randy said...

Not one you see everyday.

Mary said...

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

Daryl said...

i love the story behind this photo