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Decade makers: Above, Donna Karan showed a grasp of what career women wanted, while Lacroix finally won us over with his sense of fun
Decade makers: Above, Donna Karan showed a grasp of what career women wanted, while Lacroix finally won us over with his sense of fun

Decade makers: Above, Donna Karan showed a grasp of what career women wanted, while Lacroix finally won us over with his sense of fun

Date12/1/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Decade makers: Above; Donna Karan showed a grasp of what career women wanted; while Lacroix finally won us over with his sense of fun.
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Decade makers: Above, Donna Karan showed a grasp of what career women wanted, while Lacroix finally won us over with his sense of fun.
Decade makers: Above, Donna Karan showed a grasp of what career women wanted, while Lacroix finally won us over with his sense of fun.
11/6/1989
Above left, Donna Karan's raspberry ribbed trutlenecked bodysuit under a matching ribbed Merino wool cowl an stretch calvary twill sculpted skirt
Above left, Donna Karan's raspberry ribbed trutlenecked bodysuit under a matching ribbed Merino wool cowl an stretch calvary twill sculpted skirt
4/13/1987
A handbeaded bias-cut silk chiffon gown, left illustrates Donna Karan's sensuous evening look for spring
A handbeaded bias-cut silk chiffon gown, left illustrates Donna Karan's sensuous evening look for spring
11/27/1989
Donna Karan: American designer likes all types of white flowers and likes to travel with her own back ceramic coffee mug
Donna Karan: American designer likes all types of white flowers and likes to travel with her own back ceramic coffee mug
10/9/1987
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
12/29/1977
Above right: Christian Lacroix's heart-shaped embroidered strapless bustier and rose printed pique amphora-shaped skirt, straw hat strewn with silk roses, and floral and polka-dot painted bangles
Above right: Christian Lacroix's heart-shaped embroidered strapless bustier and rose printed pique amphora-shaped skirt, straw hat strewn with silk roses, and floral and polka-dot painted bangles
10/23/1987
Making a splash: Left, Christian Lacroix and his favorite model, Marie Seznec, in sun-pleat skirt and cashmere turtleneck with ornate necklace
Making a splash: Left, Christian Lacroix and his favorite model, Marie Seznec, in sun-pleat skirt and cashmere turtleneck with ornate necklace
3/31/1988
Ziebart's Mike Dorey says his rustproofing business is prospering because car makers still aren't doing as much as they could to prevent corrosion of auto bodies by road salt and water accumulation. Car makers point to their paint dipping processes and advise frequent use of hose under car.
Ziebart's Mike Dorey says his rustproofing business is prospering because car makers still aren't doing as much as they could to prevent corrosion of auto bodies by road salt and water accumulation. Car makers point to their paint dipping processes and advise frequent use of hose under car.
12/10/1973
Gerald Franklin: Toronto designer showed a holiday collection that, while flawed, reflected his flair for classically elegant evening wear
Gerald Franklin: Toronto designer showed a holiday collection that, while flawed, reflected his flair for classically elegant evening wear
11/20/1981
Calling the shots: Movie-makers Janis Cole (left) and Holly Dale focus on women who are achieving success behind the camera, instead of in front of it
Calling the shots: Movie-makers Janis Cole (left) and Holly Dale focus on women who are achieving success behind the camera, instead of in front of it
9/2/1988
New hope: Activision senior vice-president Thomas Lopez believes IBM's new home computer will bring stability to the market and says that's what video-game makers are looking for
New hope: Activision senior vice-president Thomas Lopez believes IBM's new home computer will bring stability to the market and says that's what video-game makers are looking for
11/7/1983
Above, making a serious entrance, Lacroix model Marie Seznec, left, with designer Christian Lacroix and his wife Francoise.
Above, making a serious entrance, Lacroix model Marie Seznec, left, with designer Christian Lacroix and his wife Francoise.
11/3/1988