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Melange of styles: From Christian Lacroix's ready-to-wear line, left, Provence-inspired day wear, right, ecru macrame jacket, long chiffon skirt and wrap
Melange of styles: From Christian Lacroix's ready-to-wear line, left, Provence-inspired day wear, right, ecru macrame jacket, long chiffon skirt and wrap

Melange of styles: From Christian Lacroix's ready-to-wear line, left, Provence-inspired day wear, right, ecru macrame jacket, long chiffon skirt and wrap

Date11/3/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Melange of styles: From Christian Lacroix's ready-to-wear line; left; Provence-inspired day wear; right; ecru macrame jacket; long chiffon skirt and wrap.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006810F
Above right: Christian Lacroix's heart-shaped embroidered strapless bustier and rose printed pique amphora-shaped skirt, straw hat strewn with silk roses, and floral and polka-dot painted bangles
Above right: Christian Lacroix's heart-shaped embroidered strapless bustier and rose printed pique amphora-shaped skirt, straw hat strewn with silk roses, and floral and polka-dot painted bangles
10/23/1987
The ethereal bride wears a crinkled silk chiffon slip dress and wrap with handbeaded fringe trim, $595, by Emily Zarb
The ethereal bride wears a crinkled silk chiffon slip dress and wrap with handbeaded fringe trim, $595, by Emily Zarb
1/9/1990
Designer copies: Right, Pearl Chan, in the showroom of her business Chansfield Clothing, wears a Byblos-inspired, portrait-collar jacket
Designer copies: Right, Pearl Chan, in the showroom of her business Chansfield Clothing, wears a Byblos-inspired, portrait-collar jacket
2/14/1989
Above, from left, Peter Lam, with children's wear designer Elvira Valli, and Ann Ciona in a wool crepe evening skirt, and iridescent crinkle evening jacket of her design
Above, from left, Peter Lam, with children's wear designer Elvira Valli, and Ann Ciona in a wool crepe evening skirt, and iridescent crinkle evening jacket of her design
12/14/1989
Below, she wears B. Scene's top, $34.95, and skirt $44.95, cotton jacket, $89.95. He wears Michael Tong's linen jacket, $259, trousers, $179, both fro(...)
Below, she wears B. Scene's top, $34.95, and skirt $44.95, cotton jacket, $89.95. He wears Michael Tong's linen jacket, $259, trousers, $179, both fro(...)
4/23/1988
Making a splash: Left, Christian Lacroix and his favorite model, Marie Seznec, in sun-pleat skirt and cashmere turtleneck with ornate necklace
Making a splash: Left, Christian Lacroix and his favorite model, Marie Seznec, in sun-pleat skirt and cashmere turtleneck with ornate necklace
3/31/1988
Brilliant marketer: Christian Lacroix's 'luxe' collection was the hottest ticket during the Paris showings in October.
Brilliant marketer: Christian Lacroix's 'luxe' collection was the hottest ticket during the Paris showings in October.
10/9/1987
Delicate detail: Above left, the groom's mother wears Nuna Barron's hyacinth blue chiffon dress with net inserts and beading on a matching chiffon overblouse
Delicate detail: Above left, the groom's mother wears Nuna Barron's hyacinth blue chiffon dress with net inserts and beading on a matching chiffon overblouse
2/8/1982
Western: Suede shawl-collared wrap jacket, $395, and matching skirt, $175
Western: Suede shawl-collared wrap jacket, $395, and matching skirt, $175
9/20/1991
Dress dash: Above, Barrett's color-block cotton knit dress, $120, is soft and easy to wear and is one of his more elegant styles
Dress dash: Above, Barrett's color-block cotton knit dress, $120, is soft and easy to wear and is one of his more elegant styles
3/21/1983
Sophisticated style: Above,. Toronto designer Paul Milana, 23, with model wearing his silk and cotton blend suit with long, full skirt and boxy jacket(...)
Sophisticated style: Above,. Toronto designer Paul Milana, 23, with model wearing his silk and cotton blend suit with long, full skirt and boxy jacket(...)
1/6/1988
Box pleats: Right, summer style from Alfred Sung in a roomy skirt with box Pleats and slender pants teamed with a crips jacket
Box pleats: Right, summer style from Alfred Sung in a roomy skirt with box Pleats and slender pants teamed with a crips jacket
4/30/1984