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Silk organza
Silk organza

Silk organza

Date1/11/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Silk organza: Left; lace-appliqued silk organza is covered in rhinestones; $3;250. All gowns by U.S. designer Eva haynal Forsyth.
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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_0006608F
Lavish layers: Left, layered silk organza gown may be worn off the shoulder, $1,275
Lavish layers: Left, layered silk organza gown may be worn off the shoulder, $1,275
2/6/1984
Fiona Reid, actress, wears the silk organza gown designed for her marriage to cabinet maker McCowan Thomas
Fiona Reid, actress, wears the silk organza gown designed for her marriage to cabinet maker McCowan Thomas
11/3/1977
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
1/19/1983
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
Perfect dress for mother of the bride is pink checked sheer organza with elasticized waist and sashed in satin ribbon
Perfect dress for mother of the bride is pink checked sheer organza with elasticized waist and sashed in satin ribbon
3/7/1978
Luxurious lace: Ankle-length silk crepe dress with lencon lace overblouse and silk sash, $1,600 at The oom, Simpsons
Luxurious lace: Ankle-length silk crepe dress with lencon lace overblouse and silk sash, $1,600 at The oom, Simpsons
2/23/1987
Right, Jeanne Beker wears Ran Ghoman's sand-washed silk ensemble, necklace by Garbo, hair and makeup by Harriet Bruser for Civello
Right, Jeanne Beker wears Ran Ghoman's sand-washed silk ensemble, necklace by Garbo, hair and makeup by Harriet Bruser for Civello
6/30/1989
Harsh words: Al and Claire Haddad, pictured here with fabric handpainted by a Canadian artist on silk crepe de chine, say Canadian textile manufacturers aren't competing on an international scale
Harsh words: Al and Claire Haddad, pictured here with fabric handpainted by a Canadian artist on silk crepe de chine, say Canadian textile manufacturers aren't competing on an international scale
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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
12/14/1983
Right, rust and black blazer, $735, over white silk blouse, $495, and gray flannel trousers, $675
Right, rust and black blazer, $735, over white silk blouse, $495, and gray flannel trousers, $675
10/16/1985
Balestra's best: The best of Italian designer Balestra was undoubtedly his lady-like dresses in silk prints with little squared jackets, above
Balestra's best: The best of Italian designer Balestra was undoubtedly his lady-like dresses in silk prints with little squared jackets, above
4/18/1985
Above left, Winston Kong's ruched and ruffled silk taffeta sheath ad stole, $1,600 at Winston, shoes, Gerard
Above left, Winston Kong's ruched and ruffled silk taffeta sheath ad stole, $1,600 at Winston, shoes, Gerard
4/20/1987