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'50s classic

'50s classic

Date9/22/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: '50s classic: Top left; an olive wool duffel coat by J.P.Tifford; $350; is worn with a tweed jacket; $550; trousers; $165; button-down shirt; $65; bow tie and scarf; all from Harry Rosen.
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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_0006542F
Reversible pleated skirt that was the rage back in the '50s when Elvis Presley was at the height of his fame is enjoying a revival. This black and whi(...)
Reversible pleated skirt that was the rage back in the '50s when Elvis Presley was at the height of his fame is enjoying a revival. This black and whi(...)
8/16/1977
Bridal couturier: Jack Ritche has been designing wedding gowns for Metro brides since the '50s and says he's noticed a decrease in demand for traditional bridal wear
Bridal couturier: Jack Ritche has been designing wedding gowns for Metro brides since the '50s and says he's noticed a decrease in demand for traditional bridal wear
2/10/1987
Whatever became of crooner Dick Haymes? He hit the skids in the '50s and came back to nightclub success in the '70s
Whatever became of crooner Dick Haymes? He hit the skids in the '50s and came back to nightclub success in the '70s
11/15/1973
During the '50s and early '60s, Howard Cable (left) was Canada's highest-paid musician
During the '50s and early '60s, Howard Cable (left) was Canada's highest-paid musician
9/12/1974
Mexican-style cook Kathy Sortwell went with her Mexican husband to Puebla in the '50s and had a three-month immersion course in Spanish and cooking. Now she even pours chills on her Big Macs
Mexican-style cook Kathy Sortwell went with her Mexican husband to Puebla in the '50s and had a three-month immersion course in Spanish and cooking. Now she even pours chills on her Big Macs
9/18/1979
Retrospective: Gucci design director Richard Lambertson, above, visited Holt Renfrew last week with display which included old bamboo-handled handbags from the '50s
Retrospective: Gucci design director Richard Lambertson, above, visited Holt Renfrew last week with display which included old bamboo-handled handbags from the '50s
5/2/1991
Retro Rocker: Chris Issak: the new swivel-hipped King of '50s cool, played straight to the 'babes and foxes' at Massey Hall last night
Retro Rocker: Chris Issak: the new swivel-hipped King of '50s cool, played straight to the 'babes and foxes' at Massey Hall last night
5/3/1991
Former Moondoggie of all those Gidget movies of the '50s, James Darren opened a 12-day engagement at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night. Star(...)
Former Moondoggie of all those Gidget movies of the '50s, James Darren opened a 12-day engagement at Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room last night. Star(...)
2/3/1977
Fats Domino is wading through '50s at Hook and Ladder Club this week and Star staff writer Peter Goddard says his New Orleans rock rolls like sweet th(...)
Fats Domino is wading through '50s at Hook and Ladder Club this week and Star staff writer Peter Goddard says his New Orleans rock rolls like sweet th(...)
5/4/1976
Laid back on Queen St. Anthony Caria relaxes yesterday outside his store called Locomotion on Queen St. E. The store, specializing in '40s and '50s memorabilia and collectibles, offers for sale Judy the mannequin, the chair and ottoman.
Laid back on Queen St. Anthony Caria relaxes yesterday outside his store called Locomotion on Queen St. E. The store, specializing in '40s and '50s memorabilia and collectibles, offers for sale Judy the mannequin, the chair and ottoman.
4/5/1991
Idol of teenagers in the '50s, singer Pat Boone yesterday sang to annual dinner at the Inn-on-the-Park of the Melvir Bible Class, an evangelical group(...)
Idol of teenagers in the '50s, singer Pat Boone yesterday sang to annual dinner at the Inn-on-the-Park of the Melvir Bible Class, an evangelical group(...)
4/5/1971
Hats off to Toronto: Back in the '50s, George Gallagher found this city so dull, he fled to Winnipeg
Hats off to Toronto: Back in the '50s, George Gallagher found this city so dull, he fled to Winnipeg
6/17/1981