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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

Nanci Young: Yorkville fashion designer says she designs clothes that emphasize comfort regardless of fabric

Date8/14/1984
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  • 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.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Nanci Young: Yorkville fashion designer says she designs clothes that emphasize comfort regardless of fabric.
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      Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
      Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
      Bezant, Graham
      8/20/1971
      Designer: Lucy Pappano, above, designs clothes for busy women who want to project a professional image
      Designer: Lucy Pappano, above, designs clothes for busy women who want to project a professional image
      Faught, Ken
      12/4/1989
      Hopes dashed: Fashion designer Sybil Casey is proud of the clothes she designed in realizing her dream of owning her own business
      Hopes dashed: Fashion designer Sybil Casey is proud of the clothes she designed in realizing her dream of owning her own business
      Russell, Jim
      7/29/1982
      Comfort clothes: Wearable art retailer Marci Lipman sports her favorite apres-ski look - a reindeer sweatshirt of her own design and black leggings.
      Comfort clothes: Wearable art retailer Marci Lipman sports her favorite apres-ski look - a reindeer sweatshirt of her own design and black leggings.
      Beaty, Keith
      2/6/1992
      World of wardrobes: I hate packing, says Yorkville boutique owner Fetoun Yousif, who keeps a complete set of clothes in each of her European homes
      World of wardrobes: I hate packing, says Yorkville boutique owner Fetoun Yousif, who keeps a complete set of clothes in each of her European homes
      Combs, Erin
      1/16/1988
      Crown prince: of a fashion empire that nets him $13 million a year in royalties alone, Ralph Lauren says he's never believed in fashion and calls his clothes 'antistyle'
      Crown prince: of a fashion empire that nets him $13 million a year in royalties alone, Ralph Lauren says he's never believed in fashion and calls his clothes 'antistyle'
      Cooper, David
      9/30/1979
      Left, designer Kemble Carpenter takes a bow at the Festival of Canadian Fashion where her clothes were recently shown
      Left, designer Kemble Carpenter takes a bow at the Festival of Canadian Fashion where her clothes were recently shown
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      4/16/1990
      At 63, fashion expert Mary Stephenson, says Older women can smarten up by selecting the same clothes as 30 and 40 year-olds
      At 63, fashion expert Mary Stephenson, says Older women can smarten up by selecting the same clothes as 30 and 40 year-olds
      Hayes, Eric
      4/3/1980
      Easygoing style: Singer and actress Petula Clark says fashion isn't terribly important to her, although her closet is crammed with clothes made by her dressmakers and by Yves Saint Laurent
      Easygoing style: Singer and actress Petula Clark says fashion isn't terribly important to her, although her closet is crammed with clothes made by her dressmakers and by Yves Saint Laurent
      Clark, Petula, 1932-
      4/10/1986
      Designer Marilyn Brooks is back on Metro fashion scene creating new designs
      Designer Marilyn Brooks is back on Metro fashion scene creating new designs
      Brooks, Marilyn
      3/3/1971
      Designer: Maurizio Baldassari, above, one of Italy's newest fashion talents, has colorful designs on menswear
      Designer: Maurizio Baldassari, above, one of Italy's newest fashion talents, has colorful designs on menswear
      Bull, Ron
      10/28/1985
      His first collection of children's clothes, says designer Gino Sena, was largely inspired by his son, 3
      His first collection of children's clothes, says designer Gino Sena, was largely inspired by his son, 3
      Cooper, David
      1/21/1982