Denise McLeod | BFC

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FROM THE 1960s TO THE 1990s

EST. 2022

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FROM THE 1960s TO THE 1990s

EST. 2022

Black Fashion Canada Database

FROM THE 1960s TO THE 1990s

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Denise McLeod

During the 80s and 90s, she was one of Toronto’s most sought after models.

During the 80s and 90s, she was one of Toronto’s most sought after models.

NameDenise Mary McLeodBirthJanuary 7BirthplaceToronto, OntarioEthnic OriginJamaican, French CanadianOccupationsModel, Actor, Fragrance SpecialistShare

Denise McLeod

Black and white photo of Denise McLeod standing beside Calvin French, the two Black supermodels of their time, their arms around each other, both wearing vintage House of Lorraine fashions, 1976

Denise stands beside Calvin French, the two Black supermodels of their time,wearing vintage House of Lorraine fashions, 1976

Woman in striped top and red leggings stretching in fitness class, 1982.

The Toronto Star Fashion, 1982 “Gym dandy ways to work out,” Text by Jane Mussett, photography by Erin Combs

Vintage newspaper fashion feature highlighting bold jewelry and accessories from 1981.

The Toronto Star Fashion, May 7, 1981, “Baubles hit the big time,” Text by Jane Hess, photography by Erin Combs

Black and white photo, head and shoulders, of Denise holding a lipstick with both hands, looking directly into the camera.

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A woman in a leather jacket, striped top, and leather skirt, smiling and waving, is featured on this 1987 fashion newspaper cover.

The Toronto Star Fashion, Thursday Sept 17, 1987. “The price is right,” Text by Catherine Patch, photography by Erin Combs

Vintage magazine cover featuring bold polka-dot and striped backless dresses, accessorized with gloves, jewelry, and heels.

The Toronto Star Fashion, Thursday March 10 1983, Back to backless, Produced by Jane Musset, Photography by Erin Combs

Black-and-white newspaper article featuring model Denise McLeod, highlighting her career.

The Toronto Star, “Model's encore career is taking off,“ by Ellen Bot

Black and white, test photo shoot contact sheet

Photos by Hans Lichtenberg

Black and white contact sheet of close up head shots of Denise

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Black and white, test photo shoot contact sheet of Denise wearing a white, sleeveless dress, long dress

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Black and white photo of Denise taking a wide step, wearing a suede jacket and matching ankle length straight leg pants, her hair in a ponytail.

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Denise in an athletic pose wearing a white bathing suit.

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Denise wearing a red sweater and pants, sitting on a red sofat with her cat at home.

Photographer: Thomas Pudlow, 2021

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