Extra! Extra! The Montreal Gazette published another Expo-themed article yesterday, which included photos of some of my collection of memorabilia!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Another Gazette Article!
Extra! Extra! The Montreal Gazette published another Expo-themed article yesterday, which included photos of some of my collection of memorabilia!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
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Monday, September 24, 2007
The Supremes: Back In My Arms Again
What I love the most about this early 60's performance is that, unlike many TV appearances from that era, Diana is not lip-synching... Enjoy!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
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Michel Robichaud
Robichaud recalls that the infamous powder blue uniforms he designed for general Expo hostesses were actually quite in tune with 60's street fashion, except for the tri-color hats. These were designed with function in mind, meant to be instantly visible in a crowd. Combs were fitted into them, to prevent hostesses from losing their hats on the often-windy Expo islands.
Michel Robichaud also designed the uniforms for 10 other Expo pavilions, including Air Canada, Indians of Canada as well as a last minute design for Germany's hostesses. [Germans were under the impression that Canada was bitterly cold year-round, designing uniforms that were way too hot for humid July weather...]
At the time, Robichaud dressed all of Montreal high society. Among his clients was mayor Drapeau's wife, for whom he designed 15 evening ensembles for her to wear to Expo 67 related social functions...
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