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Image from a fashion shoot featuring a pale pink blouse with large rosettes at the neckline and waist; and an olive green ruched, above knee skirt. Photographed in a park setting in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece ensemble and spread collar shirt with tie. Midi-length coat with striped collar and cuffs, and matching knee-length skirt with striped waistband. Photographed at a marina in the Greater Vancouver…

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…

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 midi dress with dolman sleeves and a turtleneck. Photographed in a park-like setting in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a floral pattern maxi dress with poet-like 3/4 length sleeves. The outer fabric is sheer, fitted over a solid full slip. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a blue and red two-piece dress with stripes and diamonds, possibly appliqued. The neckline is bateau and the skirt length is below knee. Photographed at a body of water adjacent to rocks in the Greater Vancouver…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a red and grey coat with notched collar, slash pockets, and matching sash belt. Underneath is a red turtleneck sweater. Photographed in a forest setting in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring an A-line, V neckline maxi dress and matching scarf. Photographed on a tarmac against a helicopter and aircraft field in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a dark blue coat with long sleeves, and a matching dark blue and red scarf. 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 striped dress with a bateau neckline, 3/4-length kimono-style sleeves, and matching knotted belt. Photographed on location against Henry Moore's Knife Edge sculpture in Queen Elizabeth Park. On the reverse…

Client newsletter that briefly introduces three garments in addition to LMW's newest illustrator and sales associate, Bonnie Schmaus. Readers are informed that LMW was the first to carry FOGAL stockings in North America four years ago—an "…

Client newsletter highlighting the coming season's most innovative designs including palazzo pants. Of note in this edition is the emphasis on unique fabrics such as water-resistant Taroni silk, ultasuede, Racine jersey, and Swiss cotton voile…

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.

Client newsletter promoting imported loden coats and Italian knit sweaters. Only one piece is from LMW: a "soft shirt." Concluding this edition is an editorial on duties imposed by Canada Customs and the logic of the mechanisms in place.

On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of photograph, printing instructions, and miscellaneous information.

Client newsletter that takes a view to the future via LMW's Spacewear collection. Fabrics offered are simple solids and designs more basic than previous collections, thus function over form dictates this season. The concluding editorial muses…

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…

Client newsletter featuring leather suits with removeable liners for ease of cleaning. The liners are notable due to their fine seams, which enables them to be worn as blouses. Also presented are flannel coats, vintner-inspired maxi dresses, and…

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…

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 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…

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.

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…