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Image from a fashion shoot featuring a patterned, V-neckline dress with bishop sleeves; matching belt; and a shell top underneath. Photographed in an unknown studio. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the model’s name, date of…

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 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,…

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…

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 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 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.

Image from a fashion shoot featuring either a pant suit or jumpsuit. Faux wrap V-neckline and classic straight pants. Photographed outdoors against a minimal, natural background in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are…

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,…

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…

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…

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 striped dress with an asymmetrical tie neck and long sleeves. Photographed against a wood railing in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. On the reverse are handwritten notes that may include the…

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…

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 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…

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…

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 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’…

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 featuring a two-piece dress, or skirt and blouse ensemble, in a polka dot pattern. Also shown are mix and match coordinates. The final two pages are identical to the February 1976 edition.