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Alain Mikli eyewear designer
Alain Mikli eyewear designer

Alain Mikli eyewear designer

Date3/28/1989
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130869F
Artform: Alain Mikli, a former optician who turned to design, recently appeared at Karir, Toronto's newest high fashion eyewear boutique, to introduce 500 of his sun and prescription glasses
Artform: Alain Mikli, a former optician who turned to design, recently appeared at Karir, Toronto's newest high fashion eyewear boutique, to introduce 500 of his sun and prescription glasses
3/28/1989
Michel-Alain Forgues is up to his neck in his work, a sterling silver, niobium and 18 karat gold necklace priced at $2200
Michel-Alain Forgues is up to his neck in his work, a sterling silver, niobium and 18 karat gold necklace priced at $2200
2/5/1987
Back on track: Alain Perez (left), president of SNC Inc
Back on track: Alain Perez (left), president of SNC Inc
8/2/1989
Ready to roll: Alain Sutton, Toro's director of Canadian operations, shows the company's new snow blower, one of many products with which Toro intends to dazzle the Canadian market to the extent of some $35 million in sales per year
Ready to roll: Alain Sutton, Toro's director of Canadian operations, shows the company's new snow blower, one of many products with which Toro intends to dazzle the Canadian market to the extent of some $35 million in sales per year
9/18/1979
New looks: Eyewear consultant Tricia Smith says hair color, face shape, height and lifestyle should be considered before choosing eyeglasses
New looks: Eyewear consultant Tricia Smith says hair color, face shape, height and lifestyle should be considered before choosing eyeglasses
4/22/1991
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
Not a businessman but a practical idea man - that's self-assessment of designer Robert Coo, shown at work in office on Queen's Quay near York St. Coo admits North America isn't yet ready for his bicycle design.
9/19/1974
Top dollar: Donald Paterson, a Don Mills graphic designer, displays a drawing of the 1980 silver dollar, which he designed
Top dollar: Donald Paterson, a Don Mills graphic designer, displays a drawing of the 1980 silver dollar, which he designed
2/5/1980
Less is more: Designers Denis Huggins (above) and Pauline Cheng believe the packaging is as important as the package and have dremed up these tiny gift boxes, kicking off their own greeting card company
Less is more: Designers Denis Huggins (above) and Pauline Cheng believe the packaging is as important as the package and have dremed up these tiny gift boxes, kicking off their own greeting card company
12/17/1979
In contrast: Designer Jack McDonnell, above, leans on a traditional wing chair and Nicolas Sum Stands by the shoji screen in his sitting room.
In contrast: Designer Jack McDonnell, above, leans on a traditional wing chair and Nicolas Sum Stands by the shoji screen in his sitting room.
1/18/1990
Flower power: Designer Bert Higgins of Richmond Hill hopes his bouquet featuring all the provincial flowers will contribute to keeping Canada together during these troubled times
Flower power: Designer Bert Higgins of Richmond Hill hopes his bouquet featuring all the provincial flowers will contribute to keeping Canada together during these troubled times
8/5/1992
Designer of the Gardiner Expressway (a monster, I'd never do it again) is Bill Malone, who has designed the Scarborough Expressway.
Designer of the Gardiner Expressway (a monster, I'd never do it again) is Bill Malone, who has designed the Scarborough Expressway.
9/20/1973
Traffic tickets are a recurring pain to ad designer Fred Piddington whenever his firm has to make a downtown delivery
Traffic tickets are a recurring pain to ad designer Fred Piddington whenever his firm has to make a downtown delivery
10/19/1973