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Client newsletter that is the first to include colour photographs. Organic forms appear in a scarf's details, a dress's neckline, and a pair of cufflinks. Also promoted is a LMW applique belt.

Client newsletter that introduces FOGAL stockings and the concept of "tone on tone" dressing in order to save time and money. Readers are given a glimpse into the backroom at LMW and its "cottage industry" nature of manufacturing…

Client newsletter highlighting recent additions to LMW. Included are the addition of alpaca, asymmetrical designs, and combining patterns. Clients are introduced to an asymmetrical two-piece suit and an asymmetrical dress available in two lengths,…

Client newsletter highlighting specially ordered fabric panels from Lontex of Paris, France, with the intention of creating custom garments. A rough sketch of an evening dress is provided to stimulate the senses. Page 2 features ready-to-wear…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a belted, layered maxi dress with mid-length sleeves. Photographed in a park-like setting, likely in the Bloedel Conservatory, in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are handwritten notes that…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a belted two-piece ensemble. Double-breasted shirt with notched collar and midi skirt. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of photograph…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece ensemble. Plunging V-neckline, dropped waist maxi dress; and bolero-style jacket. Both the sleeves and the dress's skirt are comprised of layers of handkerchief hem. Photographed in front of a…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a scoop neck dress with 3/4 length sleeves and matching belt. Photographed on location against windowns in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’…

Client newsletter highlighting the Christmas season. A three-piece suit in velvet is detailed, dresses in assorted fabrics are promoted, and gift ideas ranging from rings to pants are provided via an illustrated Christmas tree. Concluding this…

Client newsletter promoting the key tenets of LMW's fashion philosophy: flexibility, quality, and luxury. Garments presented as embodiments are Windowpane (a collection of four coordinates), loden coats and suits, and silk raincoats. Clients…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a midi-length ensemble and buttoned jacket. Photographed against a Gothic Revival window or archway in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a mandarin collar shirt with bowtie and clam digger pants. Photographed on location against iron gates with a Gothic Revival window or arch in the background in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece dress and jacket. Edwardian-inspired blouse with possible cufflinks; unique, foldover collar jacket; and midi skirt. Photographed in an aircraft's cockpit in the Greater Vancouver Regional…

Client newsletter concentrating on skirts including a tiered midi. All four skirts featured are constructed in either merino wool or wool jersey. Of note is a nautical theme, particularly a pea coat and skirt ensemble.

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece suit. Crotch-length, belted, wrap-style jacket with ruffled neckline and ruffled, A-line maxi skirt. Photographed on a dock against a body of water in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the…

Client newsletter focusing on dandyism as it affects women's fashions. Silk and cashmere midi-length dresses and coats are featured. An inspired editorial closes the newsletter that delves into dramatist Bertolt Brecht's alienation effect…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a textured fabric blouse with elbow-length sleeves and a belted, wrap-like midi skirt. Photographed in a park-like setting in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a maxi dress with bishop sleeves. Photographed in an unknown studio with emphasis on tiny spotlights. "XANADU" and Lore appear on the image. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the…

Client newsletter that features solely photographic images of ensembles; the only text that appears are the names of the pieces. Pleats, fringe, and shaggy fur accentuate belted jackets and midi skirts. The outdoor sculpture, Bird of Spring, by…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a dark blue coat with long sleeves, and matching blue and red belt. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of photograph, printing…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece dress with matching belt in two shades of blue. Dolman sleeves and bateau neckline, and below knee skirt. Photographed on location in London, England near the Elizabeth Tower aka Big Ben, Westminster…

Client newsletter covering fall fashions ranging from capes and coats to blouses and suits. Emphasis is put on garments that drape smoothly, resist creasing, and are versatile. An expansion into footwear is implied for the future while a pre-…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece suit and sparkly top. Unstructured, crotch-length jacket with a single button at the neckline and midi pencil skirt. Photographed in an unknown studio against a black background. On the reverse are…