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Bridal leader
Bridal leader

Bridal leader

Date2/9/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bridal leader: Below; British bridal designer Andrea Wilkins with one of her creations at the Bloor St. Valencienne boutique during a recent visit to Toronto.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0023685F
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
2/10/1987
Dress and veil were designed by Sam Pollari, below, manager of Lina's bridal boutique
Dress and veil were designed by Sam Pollari, below, manager of Lina's bridal boutique
2/11/1983
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
10/9/1981
Right, layers of white tulle topped with bias-cut silk apron bought by Henri Bendel for its bridal collection, $1,400
Right, layers of white tulle topped with bias-cut silk apron bought by Henri Bendel for its bridal collection, $1,400
12/12/1983
Below, tiny tux, $80 to rent from Classy Formal seersucker dress, $500 from Valencienne Bridal Design, headpiece by Petals and Leaves
Below, tiny tux, $80 to rent from Classy Formal seersucker dress, $500 from Valencienne Bridal Design, headpiece by Petals and Leaves
1/25/1988
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
2/15/1988
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
2/23/1987
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(...)
2/19/1988
Bridal options: Above, drop-waist dress with rosette trim, $625 at Alan Cherry, is perfect for the more mature or second time bride
Bridal options: Above, drop-waist dress with rosette trim, $625 at Alan Cherry, is perfect for the more mature or second time bride
1/16/1989
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
1/10/1989
Cotton at Byblos: Right, designers Keith Varty and Alan Cleaver wrapped up their Santa Fe inspired spring collection with finely pleated cotton bridal gown
Cotton at Byblos: Right, designers Keith Varty and Alan Cleaver wrapped up their Santa Fe inspired spring collection with finely pleated cotton bridal gown
1/18/1990
The peahen at home, or, The swan's bridal day Marks's edition
The peahen at home, or, The swan's bridal day Marks's edition
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