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Costa Brava: Victor Costa, noted for his knock offs of Dior gowns, is going legit
Costa Brava: Victor Costa, noted for his knock offs of Dior gowns, is going legit

Costa Brava: Victor Costa, noted for his knock offs of Dior gowns, is going legit

Date1/18/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Costa Brava: Victor Costa; noted for his knock offs of Dior gowns; is going legit.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0023270F
Good scents: Italian designer Renato Balestra, flanked by models wearing his gowns, launched his new fragrance last week in Toronto
Good scents: Italian designer Renato Balestra, flanked by models wearing his gowns, launched his new fragrance last week in Toronto
11/19/1984
Mackie and company. American couturier Bob Mackie, with models wearing his glamorous gowns, was in town last week to promote his new fragrance and meet fans at The Bay on Queen
Mackie and company. American couturier Bob Mackie, with models wearing his glamorous gowns, was in town last week to promote his new fragrance and meet fans at The Bay on Queen
9/13/1991
New scent: Philippe Leonard, accompanied by models wearing Leonard gowns, was in Toronto last week to launch his new perfume, Balahe
New scent: Philippe Leonard, accompanied by models wearing Leonard gowns, was in Toronto last week to launch his new perfume, Balahe
10/23/1984
Below, Wayne Clark showed up to have a look at his ball gowns
Below, Wayne Clark showed up to have a look at his ball gowns
10/30/1984
Gala gowns: Above left, gown in gold puckered taffeta
Gala gowns: Above left, gown in gold puckered taffeta
3/31/1986
Cute: Dior gown, $90, slip, $25
Cute: Dior gown, $90, slip, $25
2/23/1987
Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
1/10/1989
Second-time: Women marrying for the second time are wearing traditional white gowns or ankle-length cocktail style dresses
Second-time: Women marrying for the second time are wearing traditional white gowns or ankle-length cocktail style dresses
2/14/1980
Bridal couturier: Jack Ritche has been designing wedding gowns for Metro brides since the '50s and says he's noticed a decrease in demand for traditional bridal wear
Bridal couturier: Jack Ritche has been designing wedding gowns for Metro brides since the '50s and says he's noticed a decrease in demand for traditional bridal wear
2/10/1987
Pink lady: Flamboyant British designer Zandra Rhodes was at Creeds taking orders for gowns from her fall collection
Pink lady: Flamboyant British designer Zandra Rhodes was at Creeds taking orders for gowns from her fall collection
6/22/1989
Fortune smiles: Laid-off clerk Grace Costa shows off her lottery winnings with her father Joaquim, best friend Kellie Mitchell and brother Nelson
Fortune smiles: Laid-off clerk Grace Costa shows off her lottery winnings with her father Joaquim, best friend Kellie Mitchell and brother Nelson
5/10/1993
On the move: Student Joe Costa, 18, bones up on a course during his 45-minute bus trip to and from Bloor Collegiate every school day from the Dufferin-Wilson area. The quality of education of Bloor makes the travelling worthwhilek, he says. I'd rather not go to a technical school.
On the move: Student Joe Costa, 18, bones up on a course during his 45-minute bus trip to and from Bloor Collegiate every school day from the Dufferin-Wilson area. The quality of education of Bloor makes the travelling worthwhilek, he says. I'd rather not go to a technical school.
1/23/1986