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Eye to detail: Below, Fernando Rego fits a bespoke tailored suit in progress that can range in price from $900 to $2,000, depending on the fabric
Eye to detail: Below, Fernando Rego fits a bespoke tailored suit in progress that can range in price from $900 to $2,000, depending on the fabric

Eye to detail: Below, Fernando Rego fits a bespoke tailored suit in progress that can range in price from $900 to $2,000, depending on the fabric

Date11/23/1987
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132627F
'Bespoke' Tailoring: Sr. Franchesco completely hand-stitches suits the old-fashioned way.
'Bespoke' Tailoring: Sr. Franchesco completely hand-stitches suits the old-fashioned way.
3/13/1991
Big apple. Andre Sousan, president of newly established Apple Canada Inc., shows personal computer. Apple aims make gains in Canada with Apple III, retailing at the top of the company's price range of $2,000 to $7,000.
Big apple. Andre Sousan, president of newly established Apple Canada Inc., shows personal computer. Apple aims make gains in Canada with Apple III, retailing at the top of the company's price range of $2,000 to $7,000.
3/5/1981
Lifelike fit: Dr. Jean de Pillet, a French plastic surgeon, fits Maria Peluso with three artificial fingers.
Lifelike fit: Dr. Jean de Pillet, a French plastic surgeon, fits Maria Peluso with three artificial fingers.
6/9/1983
The helmet fits-- he'll wear it. Eight honorary fire chiefs of Scarborough were hosts at one of several borough parties honoring Fire Chief Dave Forgie, 63, who is retiring after 35 years with department, 8 of those years as chief. Forgie (right, front gi
The helmet fits-- he'll wear it. Eight honorary fire chiefs of Scarborough were hosts at one of several borough parties honoring Fire Chief Dave Forgie, 63, who is retiring after 35 years with department, 8 of those years as chief. Forgie (right, front gi
7/29/1976
Everything fits: That's as it should be - Ken Cummings is the teacher and if he can't do it right, everyone's in trouble. Cummings instructs in furniture design at Humber College and teaches his students to strive for a combination of good looks and practicality. Students are quick to pick this up, he says.
Everything fits: That's as it should be - Ken Cummings is the teacher and if he can't do it right, everyone's in trouble. Cummings instructs in furniture design at Humber College and teaches his students to strive for a combination of good looks and practicality. Students are quick to pick this up, he says.
8/13/1979
The shoe fits: Dave Sandy, who with his wife developed the Big Star gymanstic shoe, checks machine at which Carolyn Jones works on the shoe.
The shoe fits: Dave Sandy, who with his wife developed the Big Star gymanstic shoe, checks machine at which Carolyn Jones works on the shoe.
8/25/1982
The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention
The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention
12/16/1981
Perfect fit: Dr. William Sauter, head of the Hugh MacMilan Medical Centre program invesigating the use of muscle impuses to power artifical limbs, checks out young Jackie Nickel's artificial arm. He says, we have 2,000 to 3,000 visitors a year coming through here, looking at what we're doing.
Perfect fit: Dr. William Sauter, head of the Hugh MacMilan Medical Centre program invesigating the use of muscle impuses to power artifical limbs, checks out young Jackie Nickel's artificial arm. He says, we have 2,000 to 3,000 visitors a year coming through here, looking at what we're doing.
5/26/1985
Spacious Living Area at the rear of the Bojicics' Bayview home is 2,000 square feet and stretches the full width of the house without any walls to cut off the view. There is an activity area, complete with small dance floor, a sunken seating area and a dining area, defined by being on slightly different levels with steps between. Even the lighting is an integral part of the design to suit the needs of the different areas throughout this unique dwelling.
Spacious Living Area at the rear of the Bojicics' Bayview home is 2,000 square feet and stretches the full width of the house without any walls to cut off the view. There is an activity area, complete with small dance floor, a sunken seating area and a dining area, defined by being on slightly different levels with steps between. Even the lighting is an integral part of the design to suit the needs of the different areas throughout this unique dwelling.
11/6/1974
Johnny F. Bassett, president of the Toronto Toros and a man constantly in the public eye, wears a tailored suit of cream man-made suede styled with ep(...)
Johnny F. Bassett, president of the Toronto Toros and a man constantly in the public eye, wears a tailored suit of cream man-made suede styled with ep(...)
9/1/1975
Premier William Davis wear a well-tailored glen plaid suit with shaped waist and cuffed pants, a white shirt and print tie when he is in public eye, b(...)
Premier William Davis wear a well-tailored glen plaid suit with shaped waist and cuffed pants, a white shirt and print tie when he is in public eye, b(...)
8/26/1975
Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
8/20/1971