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Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece dress with blouse, semi-pleated maxi skirt, and matching belt. Photographed against a city's skyline in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a basic-cut dress with an asymmetrical, scoop neckline that ties on the left side of the neck. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a midi dress with a round neck and faux wrap skirt. Photographed in an unknown studio alongside a house plant. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of photograph, printing…

Client newsletter advertising assorted summer styles including "The Chameleon," a batik garment that functions as a dress, coat, or cover-up. Bright colours such as magenta and vivid green are promoted to clients as either accents or…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a belted short length, drop waist dress in a geometric pattern with short sleeves and crew neck. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of…

Client newsletter discussing batik, both its history and current pieces for sale; and various ensemble pieces (pants, skirts, blouses) in assorted patterns and fabrics. The batik pieces are imported, as are sweaters from Tirelli in Italy and…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a belted, double-breasted, striped midi shirt dress with notched collar and long sleeves. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of…

First client newsletter to feature in-house photographs in addition to illustrations. Standard LMW designs: two-piece suits, dresses, and coats are illustrated, and descriptions are provided for additional Christmas fashions including velvet pants.…

Client newsletter featuring a range of styles including the menswear-inspired ensemble appearing on the cover to bare shoulders throughout the rest of this edition. Cut-outs on blouses are in season, as are Obi wrap belts. Customers are reminded to…

Client newsletter promoting the spring fashion show: In Flight. Attendees are given a chance to win a helicopter picnic at the Lions. Wool jersey is highlighted as a year-round fabric and emphasis is put on exterior pockets. Also featured is a…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a midi-length slip dress with ruffled hem. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of photograph, printing instructions, and miscellaneous…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece suit. Unstructured, belted, hip-length jacket and A-line 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 suit in blue and teal with matching belt. Dolman sleeves and red piping on the jacket, and below knee skirt. Photographed on location in London, England near the Elizabeth Tower aka Big Ben,…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a dress with a tie collar and elbow-length cuffed sleeves. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of photograph, printing instructions, and…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece colour block dress with dolman sleeves and accordion-pleated midi skirt. Photographed in an unknown studio. Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp character is superimposed on the image. On the reverse…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a belted, buttoned crotch-length jacket with notched collar and A-line midi skirt. Photographed on location against the Art Deco-inspired Marine Building in downtown Vancouver. On the reverse are handwritten…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece ensemble with matching belt. Classic collar shirt with tie, unstructured, asymmetrical, belted wrap jacket and asymmetrical midi wrap skirt. Photographed against a railing overlooking a green space in…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a belted dress that buttons in the back. Photographed in an unknown studio against a mirror that reflects the front of the dress. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of…

Client newsletter celebrating Expo 86. The clothes featured are LMW staples: loden coats, two-piece suits, and skirts in midi and maxi lengths. Also of note, a blouse constructed from Sea Island cotton, a fabric so rare only 5000 pounds of fibre is…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a maxi shift dress with kimono-style sleeves and asymmetrical V neckline. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of photograph, printing…

Client newsletter with fashions inspired by France and to a lesser extent, Germany. Rare Calais lace has been transformed into an evening jacket while French floral lace takes the form of a sheer dress. Both garments rest above silk crepe de chine…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a blue Belgian linen jacket over a blue two-piece Austrian cotton jersey dress. Scoop neck top and full, maxi skirt. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the…

Client newsletter focusing on pink this season. Suit jackets are relaxed and asymmetrical, and a menswear influence is also present. Fabrics of note are barathea wool and fibranne.