MILLON - MADAME CHANTAL THOMASS « 40 ans de Mode »

On May 6, at Drouot in Paris, the Auction House Millon will create the event by presenting CHANTAL THOMASS "40 years of Fashion", an exceptional sale that will reveal to the public, collectors and connoisseurs 274 unique pieces from fashion shows, ready-to-wear and accessories collections. The sale includes pieces from the very begining of Chantal Thomass’ work to the quintessence of such a singular style. The designer opens the doors of a fabulous workshop; that of a total and multi-faceted artist who handles with impertinence and unparalleled skill the creation of clothing. Prepared with the utmost care under the direction of Chantal Thomass and with the complicity of Didier Ludot - expert in 20^th century Haute Couture and Luxury Ready-to-Wear - this retrospective will be a first of its kind under the hammer.
 

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Chantal THOMASS Fall - Winter 1993 Lace Skittle Pants of Calais black and silver (Leavers) lace skittle pants with wool and black and silver lurex sweater		Chantal THOMASS Fall Winter 1994/1995 Black velvet short dress with ivory guipure collar and cuffs

If one automatically thinks of lingerie when mentionning Chantal Thomass, she was nonetheless one of the major figures of the French designers from the 70’s. These eclectic designers had a distinctive style that drew the women of the 80' and 90'. Irreverent and eminently creative, this new wave embraced generations and brought a new energy to Parisian fashion. In this movement, Chantal Thomass defines the contours of a new femininity; extravagant, free, sensual, filled with humor and references. She is the great instigator of the feminine masculine, the unveiled veil, from underneath to above,easily borrowing fabrics and inspiration of the masculine wardrobe. A unique style that emphasises the body and remodels it. Greta Garbo, Louise Brooks, Marlene Dietrich, Josephine Baker are her heroines. Lace, bows, the pink and black colours are its favourites

CHANTAL THOMASS « 40 years of Fashion »
Auctioneer: ALEXANDRE MILLON
Expert: DIDIER LUDOT 

Public Auction – Drouot – Saleroom 5
Thursday, May 6, 2021 – 2 p.m.

Public Exhibition – Drouot – Saleroom 5
Tuesday, May 4 – 11 a.m. / 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5 – 11 a.m. / 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 6 – 11 a.m. / 12 p.m.