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Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown, modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman
Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown, modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman

Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown, modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman

Date11/19/1987
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  • Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown, modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman
  • Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown; modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Irish-born couturier Brenda Bell likes the simple elegance of an empire-waisted gold silk jersey gown; modelled here in her airy Summerhill Market atelier. Jewelry by Wendy Portman.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0023469F
Modern romance: Silk gown with cotton lace hem and tulle crinoline, $4,000, Valencienne, headpiece, Valencienne, jewelry, OLiver Jewellers
Modern romance: Silk gown with cotton lace hem and tulle crinoline, $4,000, Valencienne, headpiece, Valencienne, jewelry, OLiver Jewellers
Combs, Erin
1/10/1989
U.S.A., John Anthony's dramatic floor-length red silk matte jersey evening gown with halter neckline, draped torso and dropped waistline
U.S.A., John Anthony's dramatic floor-length red silk matte jersey evening gown with halter neckline, draped torso and dropped waistline
Beaty, Keith
2/18/1988
Below, couturier Zoe Cokkinos in black silk, with models Jean Fleming, left and Donna De Marco in pale summer linens
Below, couturier Zoe Cokkinos in black silk, with models Jean Fleming, left and Donna De Marco in pale summer linens
Bull, Ron
4/13/1989
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
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
Toronto Star (Firm)
2/10/1987
Pure elegance: Above, cream and black raw silk suit ($850) from Gerald Franklin's fall collection
Pure elegance: Above, cream and black raw silk suit ($850) from Gerald Franklin's fall collection
Combs, Erin
10/5/1981
Veiled allure: Hat designer Kokin poses with model wearing April in Paris, his study in elegance in yards of hand-made netting and black silk roses, $198 at The Irish Shop
Veiled allure: Hat designer Kokin poses with model wearing April in Paris, his study in elegance in yards of hand-made netting and black silk roses, $198 at The Irish Shop
Stawicki, Andrew
4/3/1988
Satin elegance: Photograph, left, provides a front view of the beautiful gown pictured on the front page of the Fashion section
Satin elegance: Photograph, left, provides a front view of the beautiful gown pictured on the front page of the Fashion section
Slaughter, Mike
2/25/1985
Monika Deol wears three-piece suit remodelled from a silk sari, $400, to order at Modern Fashions, Jewelry, Roop Shinghar, shoes, Khazana Sarees and F(...)
Monika Deol wears three-piece suit remodelled from a silk sari, $400, to order at Modern Fashions, Jewelry, Roop Shinghar, shoes, Khazana Sarees and F(...)
Loek, Dick
2/1/1989
Bronze silk: Sundress, $250, from Comrags spring collection at Simpsons, The Bay, Quarts, Wrapture, 290 Ion, jewelry by Steven Stanish at 290 Ion, Accessity, Paola Di, Finishing Touches
Bronze silk: Sundress, $250, from Comrags spring collection at Simpsons, The Bay, Quarts, Wrapture, 290 Ion, jewelry by Steven Stanish at 290 Ion, Accessity, Paola Di, Finishing Touches
Loek, Dick
2/1/1989
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
Combs, Erin
5/2/1983
Jazzy jackets: Far left, black and gray striped silk jacket, $105, over black wool jersey T-shirt, $68, and gray polished cotton skirt, $68
Jazzy jackets: Far left, black and gray striped silk jacket, $105, over black wool jersey T-shirt, $68, and gray polished cotton skirt, $68
Combs, Erin
12/14/1983