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Fabric contrast
Fabric contrast

Fabric contrast

Date10/22/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fabric contrast: Unmatched suit is typical of the late '30s. This 1979 version is by Fenn; Wright and Manson at Creeds and Danier.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006704F
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.
Above, from the Suttles and Seawinds fall collection: wool duffle coat with print fabric trim, $199, Fleur delys cotton dress with pieced border, $220
Above, from the Suttles and Seawinds fall collection: wool duffle coat with print fabric trim, $199, Fleur delys cotton dress with pieced border, $220
7/12/1989
Morning Star. Above, fabric flower top, $385, and girdle skirt, $60, both from F/X
Morning Star. Above, fabric flower top, $385, and girdle skirt, $60, both from F/X
6/11/1991
Dynamic duo: Hoax Couture designers Christ Tyrell, left, and Jim Searle are known for creating classic pieces in state-of-the-art fabrics
Dynamic duo: Hoax Couture designers Christ Tyrell, left, and Jim Searle are known for creating classic pieces in state-of-the-art fabrics
7/10/1989
Peplumed bustier top designed and modelled by Kim Myles has horizontal bust darting and is worn with slim, slit skirt, Fabric is cotton chintz
Peplumed bustier top designed and modelled by Kim Myles has horizontal bust darting and is worn with slim, slit skirt, Fabric is cotton chintz
11/5/1979
Mary Rose Ward: Toronto designer uses T-shirt fabric to create quality one-size separates that will fit almost any size and shape
Mary Rose Ward: Toronto designer uses T-shirt fabric to create quality one-size separates that will fit almost any size and shape
7/9/1985
For fall, I'm trying to keep the lines very clean and to concentrate on fabric
For fall, I'm trying to keep the lines very clean and to concentrate on fabric
8/5/1987
Nanci Young: Yorkville fashion designer says she designs clothes that emphasize comfort regardless of fabric
Nanci Young: Yorkville fashion designer says she designs clothes that emphasize comfort regardless of fabric
8/14/1984
Bold contrast: Above, floor-length silk jersey evening dress with black leather bra bodice, by British designer Zandra Rhodes, inset above
Bold contrast: Above, floor-length silk jersey evening dress with black leather bra bodice, by British designer Zandra Rhodes, inset above
5/2/1983
The ducts are fabric: Frank Sloan holds a piece of the fabric ductwork used in his Multi-jet system
The ducts are fabric: Frank Sloan holds a piece of the fabric ductwork used in his Multi-jet system
3/26/1980
Narrow Fabric Manufacturing Co
Narrow Fabric Manufacturing Co
1910 circa
Polartec Series 2000S thermal stretch unitard has nylon and Lycra windproof outer shell and water-wicking Polartec velour lining. The fabric is suitab(...)
Polartec Series 2000S thermal stretch unitard has nylon and Lycra windproof outer shell and water-wicking Polartec velour lining. The fabric is suitab(...)
1/14/1993