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Bespoke: Above, veteran cycling commuter Roy MacLaren, chairman of CB Media, has a tailor in London, England make him suits with reinforced knees, a hidden pocket to carry business papers, and an anchor thread for the flower he sometimes wears in his lapel
Bespoke: Above, veteran cycling commuter Roy MacLaren, chairman of CB Media, has a tailor in London, England make him suits with reinforced knees, a hidden pocket to carry business papers, and an anchor thread for the flower he sometimes wears in his lapel

Bespoke: Above, veteran cycling commuter Roy MacLaren, chairman of CB Media, has a tailor in London, England make him suits with reinforced knees, a hidden pocket to carry business papers, and an anchor thread for the flower he sometimes wears in his lapel

Date6/28/1990
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'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
Lee Wright: New York designer, above, wears one of his own black silk double-breasted suits with a cotton shirt and boldly striped tie
Lee Wright: New York designer, above, wears one of his own black silk double-breasted suits with a cotton shirt and boldly striped tie
9/17/1982
The lady is a champ: Carolyn Waldo-Baltzer, who says she wore mainly bathing suits for 12 years, here wears a long black-and-white blazer from Sears over a black camisole from Reitman's
The lady is a champ: Carolyn Waldo-Baltzer, who says she wore mainly bathing suits for 12 years, here wears a long black-and-white blazer from Sears over a black camisole from Reitman's
4/27/1990
Bill Bulucon owner of Le Coq D' Or Tavern wears a battle suede suit in brown and gold with authentic camouflage look worn by GIs in the South Pacific during World War II. The outfit from Vic Kerman Gentlemen's Quarters, has a short jacket with bellows patch pockets, flared pants. Accessories pull the look together.
Bill Bulucon owner of Le Coq D' Or Tavern wears a battle suede suit in brown and gold with authentic camouflage look worn by GIs in the South Pacific during World War II. The outfit from Vic Kerman Gentlemen's Quarters, has a short jacket with bellows patch pockets, flared pants. Accessories pull the look together.
4/5/1972
Kevin Shea President YTV Canada. This is a nice opportunity to get out and wear a suit. But we don't dress in suits at work. [Incomplete]
Kevin Shea President YTV Canada. This is a nice opportunity to get out and wear a suit. But we don't dress in suits at work. [Incomplete]
10/20/1989
Pretty flower mobiles hang from the ceiling of Phase 1, while Fay and Earl Helland thoughtfully eye store display to see if it suits them.
Pretty flower mobiles hang from the ceiling of Phase 1, while Fay and Earl Helland thoughtfully eye store display to see if it suits them.
7/11/1967
Space-age outfits: Dr. Mohamed Mahdy, right, and technologist Wilson Chaing wear encapsulating suits needed in the event of a spill in the new lab
Space-age outfits: Dr. Mohamed Mahdy, right, and technologist Wilson Chaing wear encapsulating suits needed in the event of a spill in the new lab
8/12/1995
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
11/23/1987
Handling over: When Peter Mansbridge, left, was offered a million-dollar job at CBS, Knowlton Nash came up with an offer he couldn't refuse - he'd step aside as anchor of The National on the CBC
Handling over: When Peter Mansbridge, left, was offered a million-dollar job at CBS, Knowlton Nash came up with an offer he couldn't refuse - he'd step aside as anchor of The National on the CBC
11/12/1987
Eric Cmapbell-Smith, executive vice-president of the Toronto Home Builders Association, wears 2-button, single-breasted navy hopsacking blazer. Detailing included patch flap pockets, tack pleats and half belt in back.
Eric Cmapbell-Smith, executive vice-president of the Toronto Home Builders Association, wears 2-button, single-breasted navy hopsacking blazer. Detailing included patch flap pockets, tack pleats and half belt in back.
3/27/1972
Simon Lugassy wears a Matsuda suit and Donna Saslove wears Vivienne Westwood's bodice, skirt and shoes, all from F/X
Simon Lugassy wears a Matsuda suit and Donna Saslove wears Vivienne Westwood's bodice, skirt and shoes, all from F/X
2/4/1992
Left: Musician Moe Koffman usually wears denim suit but had this cream colored suit made by House of Mann for appearance with Toronto Symphony.
Left: Musician Moe Koffman usually wears denim suit but had this cream colored suit made by House of Mann for appearance with Toronto Symphony.
4/22/1975