LIFE’S WORK IN FASHION

French fashion designer Chantal Thomass sits among the garments on exhibition in her show, Madame Chantal Thomass — 40 ans de mode (40 years of fashion), in Pari st his week. Later in the week, the Millon auction house raised the hammer on a sale of the pieces. Members of the public, collectors and enthusiasts marvelled at 274 unique pieces from parades, ready-to-wear and collections of accessories.