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Romantic opulence: Catherine Leggett, above, wears Oscar de la Renta gown with puffed sleeves and plunging neck to the recent Canadian Opera Ball at the King Edward Hotel
Romantic opulence: Catherine Leggett, above, wears Oscar de la Renta gown with puffed sleeves and plunging neck to the recent Canadian Opera Ball at the King Edward Hotel

Romantic opulence: Catherine Leggett, above, wears Oscar de la Renta gown with puffed sleeves and plunging neck to the recent Canadian Opera Ball at the King Edward Hotel

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    ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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    Object NumberTSPA_0062414F
    Co-chair of the Opera Ball Catherine Leggett, above, wears an eye-catching pastel pink satin jacket with high collar and puffed sleeves over a slim black velvet strapless gown
    Co-chair of the Opera Ball Catherine Leggett, above, wears an eye-catching pastel pink satin jacket with high collar and puffed sleeves over a slim black velvet strapless gown
    Combs, Erin
    10/1/1986
    Above Catherine Leggett, wearing an Oscar de la Renta gown, chats with escort David Nugent, left, and John Combs.
    Above Catherine Leggett, wearing an Oscar de la Renta gown, chats with escort David Nugent, left, and John Combs.
    Combs, Erin
    12/16/1986
    Bride wears ivory heirloom-type organza, attendants wears apricot gown with puffed sleeves
    Bride wears ivory heirloom-type organza, attendants wears apricot gown with puffed sleeves
    Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
    1/19/1983
    Couture elegance: Judy Pierson, right, with businessman Bernie Faloney wears a black velvet Oscar la Renta gown
    Couture elegance: Judy Pierson, right, with businessman Bernie Faloney wears a black velvet Oscar la Renta gown
    Combs, Erin
    11/16/1981
    Romantic look, left, with sweetheart neckline, lace cuffs, Gown, right, is in deep pink with stand-up collar, ecru lace sleeves and ruffled yoke
    Romantic look, left, with sweetheart neckline, lace cuffs, Gown, right, is in deep pink with stand-up collar, ecru lace sleeves and ruffled yoke
    Bezant, Graham
    3/7/1978
    Left, she's stunning in evening dress with giant puffed sleeves
    Left, she's stunning in evening dress with giant puffed sleeves
    Bull, Ron
    11/19/1982
    Gala display: Toronto socialite Catherine Leggett, above, wears black, cocktail length Pauline Trigere.
    Gala display: Toronto socialite Catherine Leggett, above, wears black, cocktail length Pauline Trigere.
    Combs, Erin
    6/9/1980
    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
    Oscar de la Renta charms Toronto fashion fans/B8 at left, Oscar de la Renta meets his fans at the Eaton's perfume counter
    Oscar de la Renta charms Toronto fashion fans/B8 at left, Oscar de la Renta meets his fans at the Eaton's perfume counter
    De La Renta, Oscar
    5/23/1990
    Dress, left, features empire waist, sleeves bellowing below elbow, Right, print gown with V-neckline and capelet sleeves is good choice for after wedding
    Dress, left, features empire waist, sleeves bellowing below elbow, Right, print gown with V-neckline and capelet sleeves is good choice for after wedding
    Bezant, Graham
    3/7/1978
    On the lamb: Catherine Leggett wears a flame colored Tibetan lamb by Claude Montana.
    On the lamb: Catherine Leggett wears a flame colored Tibetan lamb by Claude Montana.
    Bull, Ron
    10/29/1985
    Glamour king: New York fashion designer Oscar de la Renta will generate an estimated $225 million in wholesale sales this year
    Glamour king: New York fashion designer Oscar de la Renta will generate an estimated $225 million in wholesale sales this year
    Combs, Erin
    10/8/1986