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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

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

Date2/10/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0023384F
      Jack Ritche: A highlight of Women On The Go fourday show is bridal look designed by Metro couturier
      Jack Ritche: A highlight of Women On The Go fourday show is bridal look designed by Metro couturier
      Combs, Erin
      10/9/1981
      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
      Combs, Erin
      1/10/1989
      Bridal ride in a pushcart-built-for-four, It wasn't the most elegant vehicle a bride has everridden in on her way to her wedding reception, but for ne(...)
      Bridal ride in a pushcart-built-for-four, It wasn't the most elegant vehicle a bride has everridden in on her way to her wedding reception, but for ne(...)
      Griffin, Doug
      2/9/1970
      Crutches decorated for her wedding day, bride Eva Risling and her groom, Russell McNeil, admire the bridal cake after their wedding yesterday. Russell(...)
      Crutches decorated for her wedding day, bride Eva Risling and her groom, Russell McNeil, admire the bridal cake after their wedding yesterday. Russell(...)
      Bull, Ron
      2/4/1972
      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
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      2/15/1988
      Students in 115-year-old Trinity College still wear Traditional Gowns
      Students in 115-year-old Trinity College still wear Traditional Gowns
      Griffin, Doug
      9/29/1965
      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
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      9/13/1991
      Ottawa's biggest wedding since the marriage of Lois Booth and Prince Erik of Denmakr was the triple wedding of the daughters of German Fernandez-Concha, Peruvian ambassador to Canada. Above, are the brides and grooms, and the nine bridgesmaids.
      Ottawa's biggest wedding since the marriage of Lois Booth and Prince Erik of Denmakr was the triple wedding of the daughters of German Fernandez-Concha, Peruvian ambassador to Canada. Above, are the brides and grooms, and the nine bridgesmaids.
      James, Norman
      7/10/1954
      Cy McLean has been around Toronto for years, but not too many people have noticed that he is a very considerable piano player, says critic Jack Batten(...)
      Cy McLean has been around Toronto for years, but not too many people have noticed that he is a very considerable piano player, says critic Jack Batten(...)
      Griffin, Doug
      6/24/1969
      Maggy Reeves: Designing gowns for ballet superstar Karen Kain and three attendants is a coup for Toronto couturiere, who began work on the dress last month
      Maggy Reeves: Designing gowns for ballet superstar Karen Kain and three attendants is a coup for Toronto couturiere, who began work on the dress last month
      Combs, Erin
      2/17/1983
      Left, custom-made bridal gown of duchesse satin, French ribbon lace with pearl, sequin and arystal beading, and crystal tulle overskirt by Guzzo Desig(...)
      Left, custom-made bridal gown of duchesse satin, French ribbon lace with pearl, sequin and arystal beading, and crystal tulle overskirt by Guzzo Desig(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      2/19/1988
      Right, ivory satin gown, $360, hat, $100, Eaton's Bridal Salon, Eaton Centre
      Right, ivory satin gown, $360, hat, $100, Eaton's Bridal Salon, Eaton Centre
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      2/23/1987