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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

New scent: Philippe Leonard, accompanied by models wearing Leonard gowns, was in Toronto last week to launch his new perfume, Balahe

Date10/23/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: New scent: Philippe Leonard; accompanied by models wearing Leonard gowns; was in Toronto last week to launch his new perfume; Balahe.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0023352F
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