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Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown, modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman
Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown, modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman

Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown, modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman

Date11/19/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown; modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman.
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Veiled allure: Hat designer Kokin poses with model wearing April in Paris, his study in elegance in yards of hand-made netting and black silk roses, $198 at The Irish Shop
Veiled allure: Hat designer Kokin poses with model wearing April in Paris, his study in elegance in yards of hand-made netting and black silk roses, $198 at The Irish Shop
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U.S.A., John Anthony's dramatic floor-length red silk matte jersey evening gown with halter neckline, draped torso and dropped waistline
U.S.A., John Anthony's dramatic floor-length red silk matte jersey evening gown with halter neckline, draped torso and dropped waistline
2/18/1988
Modern romance: Silk gown with cotton lace hem and tulle crinoline, $4,000, Valencienne, headpiece, Valencienne, jewelry, OLiver Jewellers
Modern romance: Silk gown with cotton lace hem and tulle crinoline, $4,000, Valencienne, headpiece, Valencienne, jewelry, OLiver Jewellers
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Below, couturier Zoe Cokkinos in black silk, with models Jean Fleming, left and Donna De Marco in pale summer linens
Below, couturier Zoe Cokkinos in black silk, with models Jean Fleming, left and Donna De Marco in pale summer linens
4/13/1989
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
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
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Barbara MacDonald: Knitwear designer likes simple designs that flatter the figure
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Pure elegance: Above, cream and black raw silk suit ($850) from Gerald Franklin's fall collection
10/5/1981
Satin elegance: Photograph, left, provides a front view of the beautiful gown pictured on the front page of the Fashion section
Satin elegance: Photograph, left, provides a front view of the beautiful gown pictured on the front page of the Fashion section
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Ball Chairman Julia Paisley, left, wearing a red gown by Scaasi, greets Pauline Menkes, in a gazar coat over a silk jersey dress by Isaac Mizrahi
Ball Chairman Julia Paisley, left, wearing a red gown by Scaasi, greets Pauline Menkes, in a gazar coat over a silk jersey dress by Isaac Mizrahi
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Knowlton Nash likes the light, airy atmosphere of the Eaton Centre, but goes underground to find his favorite ice cream cones
Knowlton Nash likes the light, airy atmosphere of the Eaton Centre, but goes underground to find his favorite ice cream cones
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Jazzy jackets: Far left, black and gray striped silk jacket, $105, over black wool jersey T-shirt, $68, and gray polished cotton skirt, $68
Jazzy jackets: Far left, black and gray striped silk jacket, $105, over black wool jersey T-shirt, $68, and gray polished cotton skirt, $68
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