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Alfred Chan: An engineer by training, Chan never set out to be a fashion mogul. Today his company owns ports, Tabi, Britches and the Dual Control clothing labels.
Alfred Chan: An engineer by training, Chan never set out to be a fashion mogul. Today his company owns ports, Tabi, Britches and the Dual Control clothing labels.

Alfred Chan: An engineer by training, Chan never set out to be a fashion mogul. Today his company owns ports, Tabi, Britches and the Dual Control clothing labels.

Date5/16/1990
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FormatPicture
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0125850F
He notes in his book, The Canadian Heritage Label Collection, that many famous Canadian artists earned their bread and beans designing can labels in the bygone era when every town had a cannery
He notes in his book, The Canadian Heritage Label Collection, that many famous Canadian artists earned their bread and beans designing can labels in the bygone era when every town had a cannery
Stuparyk, Michael
7/16/1982
Mr. Dress-up: Bob McMahon, above, co-owner of Dudes, believes in casual chic for men. Harold Caplan, left, owner of New York, New York, likes big-name desinger labels in menswear.
Mr. Dress-up: Bob McMahon, above, co-owner of Dudes, believes in casual chic for men. Harold Caplan, left, owner of New York, New York, likes big-name desinger labels in menswear.
McConnell, Colin
8/31/1979
Wearable style: Howard Rensier of Original Sterling Sportswear with model in outfit from company's Hobnobber and Petites de Hobnobber labels.
Wearable style: Howard Rensier of Original Sterling Sportswear with model in outfit from company's Hobnobber and Petites de Hobnobber labels.
Bull, Ron
2/1/1989
Rod Petersen works on labels in college library. He slept in snow for more than a month when his money ran out
Rod Petersen works on labels in college library. He slept in snow for more than a month when his money ran out
Philp, Barry
3/3/1967
Building the future: Developer Joseph So, above left with designer Jick Chan, looks over the model of a $45 million corporate centre proposed for Scarborough
Building the future: Developer Joseph So, above left with designer Jick Chan, looks over the model of a $45 million corporate centre proposed for Scarborough
Toronto Star (Firm)
n.d.
Co-Author: management consultant Ken Grant worked with Julie Chan in the writing of a Practical Guide to Law Office Automation.
Co-Author: management consultant Ken Grant worked with Julie Chan in the writing of a Practical Guide to Law Office Automation.
Gower, Patti
1/24/1989
Collective Biography - Men - CHAN - CHAO
Collective Biography - Men - CHAN - CHAO
Goode, Jeff
6/27/1975
Peter Chan. He says he jumped ship
Peter Chan. He says he jumped ship
Lennon, Frank
6/3/1970
Winner's the name and winning's the game for little known Patrick Chan, who counts Winner's restaurant among his many business interests. He came to Toronto in 1967. Some say he's worth $10 million.
Winner's the name and winning's the game for little known Patrick Chan, who counts Winner's restaurant among his many business interests. He came to Toronto in 1967. Some say he's worth $10 million.
Goode, Jeff
12/20/1979
Mr. Batcrest' Sam Ruth, former head of the Baycrest Centre, will be honored Wednesday at a dinner raising money for a Chinese nursing home. Planners include, from left, Sandra Wise, Josephine Chan, Linda Shapiro, Ruth Joseph Wong, Shira Herzog Bessin an
Mr. Batcrest' Sam Ruth, former head of the Baycrest Centre, will be honored Wednesday at a dinner raising money for a Chinese nursing home. Planners include, from left, Sandra Wise, Josephine Chan, Linda Shapiro, Ruth Joseph Wong, Shira Herzog Bessin an
Loek, Dick
5/17/1988
York Mills teacher John McElhiney with students Marco Gisheisner, Darren Phillison, Edward Chan, John Karrys, Jacques Poddar, Steve Xiropodis, Chris Mason
York Mills teacher John McElhiney with students Marco Gisheisner, Darren Phillison, Edward Chan, John Karrys, Jacques Poddar, Steve Xiropodis, Chris Mason
Brennan, Pat
12/1/1988
Jick Chan
Jick Chan
Dunlop, Alan
5/26/1988