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Silk organza
Silk organza

Silk organza

Date1/11/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Silk organza: Left; lace-appliqued silk organza is covered in rhinestones; $3;250. All gowns by U.S. designer Eva haynal Forsyth.
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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_0006608F
Lavish layers: Left, layered silk organza gown may be worn off the shoulder, $1,275
Lavish layers: Left, layered silk organza gown may be worn off the shoulder, $1,275
2/6/1984
Fiona Reid, actress, wears the silk organza gown designed for her marriage to cabinet maker McCowan Thomas
Fiona Reid, actress, wears the silk organza gown designed for her marriage to cabinet maker McCowan Thomas
11/3/1977
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
Perfect dress for mother of the bride is pink checked sheer organza with elasticized waist and sashed in satin ribbon
Perfect dress for mother of the bride is pink checked sheer organza with elasticized waist and sashed in satin ribbon
3/7/1978
Ruffled organza: Right, wedding gown with lace gauntlets, $299, veil, $60 at Elizabeth Stuart Discount Bridal
Ruffled organza: Right, wedding gown with lace gauntlets, $299, veil, $60 at Elizabeth Stuart Discount Bridal
2/15/1988
Luxurious lace: Ankle-length silk crepe dress with lencon lace overblouse and silk sash, $1,600 at The oom, Simpsons
Luxurious lace: Ankle-length silk crepe dress with lencon lace overblouse and silk sash, $1,600 at The oom, Simpsons
2/23/1987
Right, Jeanne Beker wears Ran Ghoman's sand-washed silk ensemble, necklace by Garbo, hair and makeup by Harriet Bruser for Civello
Right, Jeanne Beker wears Ran Ghoman's sand-washed silk ensemble, necklace by Garbo, hair and makeup by Harriet Bruser for Civello
6/30/1989
Harsh words: Al and Claire Haddad, pictured here with fabric handpainted by a Canadian artist on silk crepe de chine, say Canadian textile manufacturers aren't competing on an international scale
Harsh words: Al and Claire Haddad, pictured here with fabric handpainted by a Canadian artist on silk crepe de chine, say Canadian textile manufacturers aren't competing on an international scale
n.d.
Right, layers of white tulle topped with bias-cut silk apron bought by Henri Bendel for its bridal collection, $1,400
Right, layers of white tulle topped with bias-cut silk apron bought by Henri Bendel for its bridal collection, $1,400
12/12/1983
Above, Haux Couture's lavender floral shirt, olive silk jacket, and trouser from Berkim, Printing, Simpsons, Sinatras, Streetwear and Urban Behavior
Above, Haux Couture's lavender floral shirt, olive silk jacket, and trouser from Berkim, Printing, Simpsons, Sinatras, Streetwear and Urban Behavior
1/18/1989
Left, guest Chris Read wears Buddhist prayer beads with an Indian-print shirt and fuchsla silk suit he made himself
Left, guest Chris Read wears Buddhist prayer beads with an Indian-print shirt and fuchsla silk suit he made himself
4/30/1992
Top, left to right: Steel blue double-breasted suit, $425, white dress shirt, $55, and silk tie, $45, all from Heritage Fine Clothing
Top, left to right: Steel blue double-breasted suit, $425, white dress shirt, $55, and silk tie, $45, all from Heritage Fine Clothing
4/1/1992