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International reputation: Right, London designer Alistair Blair, with models at the end of his show, shunned design theatrics
International reputation: Right, London designer Alistair Blair, with models at the end of his show, shunned design theatrics

International reputation: Right, London designer Alistair Blair, with models at the end of his show, shunned design theatrics

Date3/16/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: International reputation: Right; London designer Alistair Blair; with models at the end of his show; shunned design theatrics.
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Scottish-born designer Alistair Blair with model wearing his full-skirted, double-breasted coat in rich red cashmere
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