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Gala gowns: Above left, gown in gold puckered taffeta
Gala gowns: Above left, gown in gold puckered taffeta

Gala gowns: Above left, gown in gold puckered taffeta

Date3/31/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gala gowns: Above left; gown in gold puckered taffeta
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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_0006754F
Royal Ball: The gown Diana wore to Royal York gala featured black bodice and emerald green taffeta skirt
Royal Ball: The gown Diana wore to Royal York gala featured black bodice and emerald green taffeta skirt
10/26/1991
Top, a green taffeta ball gown from his spring line showsScaasi's specialty -- the fairy tale dress with a flattering neckline
Top, a green taffeta ball gown from his spring line showsScaasi's specialty -- the fairy tale dress with a flattering neckline
11/3/1990
Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
1/10/1989
Second-time: Women marrying for the second time are wearing traditional white gowns or ankle-length cocktail style dresses
Second-time: Women marrying for the second time are wearing traditional white gowns or ankle-length cocktail style dresses
2/14/1980
Costa Brava: Victor Costa, noted for his knock offs of Dior gowns, is going legit
Costa Brava: Victor Costa, noted for his knock offs of Dior gowns, is going legit
1/18/1989
Good scents: Italian designer Renato Balestra, flanked by models wearing his gowns, launched his new fragrance last week in Toronto
Good scents: Italian designer Renato Balestra, flanked by models wearing his gowns, launched his new fragrance last week in Toronto
11/19/1984
New scent: Philippe Leonard, accompanied by models wearing Leonard gowns, was in Toronto last week to launch his new perfume, Balahe
New scent: Philippe Leonard, accompanied by models wearing Leonard gowns, was in Toronto last week to launch his new perfume, Balahe
10/23/1984
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
Mackie and company. American couturier Bob Mackie, with models wearing his glamorous gowns, was in town last week to promote his new fragrance and meet fans at The Bay on Queen
Mackie and company. American couturier Bob Mackie, with models wearing his glamorous gowns, was in town last week to promote his new fragrance and meet fans at The Bay on Queen
9/13/1991
Below, Wayne Clark showed up to have a look at his ball gowns
Below, Wayne Clark showed up to have a look at his ball gowns
10/30/1984
Pink lady: Flamboyant British designer Zandra Rhodes was at Creeds taking orders for gowns from her fall collection
Pink lady: Flamboyant British designer Zandra Rhodes was at Creeds taking orders for gowns from her fall collection
6/22/1989
Above, glamour king Wayne Clark chats with Mila Feix, who wears a gold and black strapless gown designed by Clark
Above, glamour king Wayne Clark chats with Mila Feix, who wears a gold and black strapless gown designed by Clark
2/16/1987