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Born to shop
Born to shop

Born to shop

Date9/2/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Born to shop: Six-year-old Kady Shear moels a dress from her back-to-school wardrobe. She picked out her outfits herself; something that children are doing at a surprisingly early age.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006461F
Scottish-born designer Alistair Blair with model wearing his full-skirted, double-breasted coat in rich red cashmere
Scottish-born designer Alistair Blair with model wearing his full-skirted, double-breasted coat in rich red cashmere
3/17/1987
Sunny Choi: Korean-born fashion designer is one of Canada's top fashion illustrators
Sunny Choi: Korean-born fashion designer is one of Canada's top fashion illustrators
1/23/1989
Bedros Yerevanian: Lebanese-born designer, right, has brought his expertise to his Toronto shoe business
Bedros Yerevanian: Lebanese-born designer, right, has brought his expertise to his Toronto shoe business
6/2/1981
Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown, modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman
Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown, modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman
11/19/1987
Evening style: Bustier style silk dress with tapered chiffon hem, $710 from Guzzo Designers, bouquet from Blossoms Flower Shop, shoes from Gerard
Evening style: Bustier style silk dress with tapered chiffon hem, $710 from Guzzo Designers, bouquet from Blossoms Flower Shop, shoes from Gerard
2/19/1988
Flower power: Hawaiian print trunks, below, $55, by Polo Ralph Lauren, at Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew and Polo Ralph Lauren shops in Hazelton Lanes and Sherway Gardens
Flower power: Hawaiian print trunks, below, $55, by Polo Ralph Lauren, at Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew and Polo Ralph Lauren shops in Hazelton Lanes and Sherway Gardens
6/6/1991
Right, coat dress by Bill Geoffreys, $200, both from The Village Shop
Right, coat dress by Bill Geoffreys, $200, both from The Village Shop
1/27/1984
Right, red linen jacket, $250, and shorts, $135, by ports International, available at Ports International shops
Right, red linen jacket, $250, and shorts, $135, by ports International, available at Ports International shops
5/9/1990
Middle, Pilar Lamprea shops Yorkville in a shortskirted suit by Giann Versace
Middle, Pilar Lamprea shops Yorkville in a shortskirted suit by Giann Versace
7/7/1989
Veiled allure: Hat designer Kokin poses with model wearing April in Paris, his study in elegance in yards of hand-made netting and black silk roses, $198 at The Irish Shop
Veiled allure: Hat designer Kokin poses with model wearing April in Paris, his study in elegance in yards of hand-made netting and black silk roses, $198 at The Irish Shop
4/3/1988
Ryan Kozar: Pieces sell for $45 to $1,500 at Price Roman, Ice and the AGO shop
Ryan Kozar: Pieces sell for $45 to $1,500 at Price Roman, Ice and the AGO shop
2/14/1991
In the boutiques..., She's Susan Kosovic. She owns both the Poupee Rouge fashion shop on Yonge St. and the Poupee Rouge in The Colonnade
In the boutiques..., She's Susan Kosovic. She owns both the Poupee Rouge fashion shop on Yonge St. and the Poupee Rouge in The Colonnade
10/28/1966