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Romantic opulence: Catherine Leggett, above, wears Oscar de la Renta gown with puffed sleeves and plunging neck to the recent Canadian Opera Ball at the King Edward Hotel
Romantic opulence: Catherine Leggett, above, wears Oscar de la Renta gown with puffed sleeves and plunging neck to the recent Canadian Opera Ball at the King Edward Hotel

Romantic opulence: Catherine Leggett, above, wears Oscar de la Renta gown with puffed sleeves and plunging neck to the recent Canadian Opera Ball at the King Edward Hotel

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Co-chair of the Opera Ball Catherine Leggett, above, wears an eye-catching pastel pink satin jacket with high collar and puffed sleeves over a slim black velvet strapless gown
Co-chair of the Opera Ball Catherine Leggett, above, wears an eye-catching pastel pink satin jacket with high collar and puffed sleeves over a slim black velvet strapless gown
10/1/1986
Above Catherine Leggett, wearing an Oscar de la Renta gown, chats with escort David Nugent, left, and John Combs.
Above Catherine Leggett, wearing an Oscar de la Renta gown, chats with escort David Nugent, left, and John Combs.
12/16/1986
Bride wears ivory heirloom-type organza, attendants wears apricot gown with puffed sleeves
Bride wears ivory heirloom-type organza, attendants wears apricot gown with puffed sleeves
1/19/1983
Couture elegance: Judy Pierson, right, with businessman Bernie Faloney wears a black velvet Oscar la Renta gown
Couture elegance: Judy Pierson, right, with businessman Bernie Faloney wears a black velvet Oscar la Renta gown
11/16/1981
Romantic look, left, with sweetheart neckline, lace cuffs, Gown, right, is in deep pink with stand-up collar, ecru lace sleeves and ruffled yoke
Romantic look, left, with sweetheart neckline, lace cuffs, Gown, right, is in deep pink with stand-up collar, ecru lace sleeves and ruffled yoke
3/7/1978
Left, she's stunning in evening dress with giant puffed sleeves
Left, she's stunning in evening dress with giant puffed sleeves
11/19/1982
Gala display: Toronto socialite Catherine Leggett, above, wears black, cocktail length Pauline Trigere.
Gala display: Toronto socialite Catherine Leggett, above, wears black, cocktail length Pauline Trigere.
6/9/1980
Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
1/10/1989
Oscar de la Renta charms Toronto fashion fans/B8 at left, Oscar de la Renta meets his fans at the Eaton's perfume counter
Oscar de la Renta charms Toronto fashion fans/B8 at left, Oscar de la Renta meets his fans at the Eaton's perfume counter
5/23/1990
Dress, left, features empire waist, sleeves bellowing below elbow, Right, print gown with V-neckline and capelet sleeves is good choice for after wedding
Dress, left, features empire waist, sleeves bellowing below elbow, Right, print gown with V-neckline and capelet sleeves is good choice for after wedding
3/7/1978
On the lamb: Catherine Leggett wears a flame colored Tibetan lamb by Claude Montana.
On the lamb: Catherine Leggett wears a flame colored Tibetan lamb by Claude Montana.
10/29/1985
Glamour king: New York fashion designer Oscar de la Renta will generate an estimated $225 million in wholesale sales this year
Glamour king: New York fashion designer Oscar de la Renta will generate an estimated $225 million in wholesale sales this year
10/8/1986