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Untitled, Rainforest Chic: Designer Lore Maria Wiener Archive Photographer: Cornwall, Gordon
Vancouver-based fashion designer Lore Maria Wiener (31 March 1920 – 16 July 2019) dominated local fashion during the mid-century and continued designing well into her 80s. Wiener combined elegance with comfort in creations ranging from flapper-inspired cocktail dresses to exquisitely tailored coats for all seasons. Great care was taken in selecting the finest fabrics from Europe, particularly cottons and wools, alongside accessories that were exclusive to LMW. Wiener’s designs were then constructed locally by a team of highly skilled seamstresses for a clientele that extended as far east as Ontario.
The Lore Maria Wiener Archive includes two collections:
Gordon Cornwall Photographs
Gordon Cornwall delighted in shooting on location throughout the Lower Mainland and incorporated settings as diverse as hydroelectric dams and helicopters into the marketing images he created for LMW throughout the decades.
LMW News
MW News spanned over 20 years, highlighting the coming season’s offerings for LMW clientele.