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Image from a fashion shoot featuring an ensemble comprised of a cape with pockets, scarf, and wrap-style midi skirt. Photographed in front of the storefront of Alex Fraser Galleries. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a striped blouse with an Edwardian-inspired collar and kimono-style sleeves, pencil skirt, and belt. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a floral lace midi dress with 3/4-length poet-like sleeves and high neckline. 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 slip-style dress with an asymmetrical novelty-style belt. Photographed in an unknown studio. Accompanying the model is a man in formalwear with his face blurred out. On the reverse are handwritten notes that…

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…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a V-neck blouse with cold shoulders, diamond cut-outs, and an Obi wrap-style belt. Photographed against a marina and a body of water in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are handwritten…

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.

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a belted, patterned midi dress with a V-neck and 3/4-length sleeves. Photographed indoors against stained glass windows in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a belted T-shirt dress with a V-neckline, short sleeves, and slash side pockets. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of photograph,…

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 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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a two-piece ensemble. Buttoned, crotch-length shirt with notched collar and safari-style pockets; and above-knee wrap skirt. Photographed against a boat in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a three-piece ensemble. Unstructured jacket with 3/4-length sleeves, top, and A-line midi skirt. Photographed in an unknown studio near a chest of drawers. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include…

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

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…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a belted two-piece ensemble. Trimmed stand-up collar, placket, and cuffs on the blouse; and A-line skirt. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a three-piece ensemble. V-neck blouse; classic, pleated, straight pants; and unstructured, crotch-length jacket. Photographed in the Bloedel Conservatory. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the…

Image from a fashion shoot featuring a beige two-piece suit. Collarless jacket with set-in sleeves and breast pockets, and midi skirt. Photographed in front of the Canada Place sails and North Vancouver's skyline. On the reverse are handwritten…

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…