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				{"id":5899,"date":"2022-03-01T00:19:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T05:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/?post_type=cpt_portfolio&#038;p=5899"},"modified":"2026-06-11T03:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T07:04:22","slug":"lorraine-delsol","status":"publish","type":"cpt_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/profiles\/lorraine-delsol\/","title":{"rendered":"Lorraine Delsol"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-188b321c elementor-section-full_width article_metadata elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"188b321c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Month 20xx<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-animation-type=\"block\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e50c61 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-content-bottom creditline_writers elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"e50c61\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd6613c sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" 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Weinstein<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-305f1dac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"305f1dac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"summary\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a262eb0 sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"3a262eb0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a85bd32 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a85bd32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highlights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bab2542 sc_layouts_blog_item_position_static sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-trx_sc_layouts_blog_item\" data-id=\"1bab2542\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"trx_sc_layouts_blog_item.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\tclass=\"sc_layouts_blog_item sc_layouts_blog_item_custom  trx_addons_inline_1020550592\" >\n\t<div class=\"post_custom post_meta post_meta_custom_key_cpt_portfolio_summarytext\"><span class=\"post_meta_item\"><ul>\r\n \t<li>Born in Grand Bay, Dominica in 1947, Delsol learned dressmaking from her mother and moved to Toronto in 1968 to pursue fashion design.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>She opened House of Lorraine boutique in 1976 and began staging major fashion shows\u00a0 at prestigious venues in Toronto.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>She co-founded Madame Wob Dwiyet Canada in 2011, showcasing Dominican Creole culture through traditional dress performances at major Canadian events.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31bb91d1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"31bb91d1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12da1bf8 sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"12da1bf8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-134a97b3 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"134a97b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Joining the Zoom call, we hear roosters crowing and see Lorraine Delsol sitting at her dining room table in her Dominican home. She has a bright, beaming smile on her face. Her love of the culture often brings her home and this time Delsol\u2019s returning for the Creole festival.\u201cI\u2019m proud of my homeland and having grown up in this vibrant culture,\u201d she says. &#8220;It\u2019s where my dreams of becoming a fashion designer were born.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f81f771 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"7f81f771\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c453df8 sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"5c453df8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ad9c76c sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ad9c76c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Early Life and Career<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75f65b5d sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75f65b5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Raised in Grand Bay, Dominica by her mother, a school principal and father, a policeman who became a fireman, she had a strict upbringing. \u201cNo nonsense, school and back,\u201d says Delsol. With her four sisters and two brothers, she attended Convent High School, one of Dominica\u2019s top schools.<\/p><p>Her influences were a mix of British, French and Creole. A special time of year for her was around October, when Dominicans would celebrate Creole time and independence. \u201cWe\u2019re huge on culture,\u201d Delsol explains.<\/p><p>With her mother also being a dressmaker, Delsol became skilled at designing clothes. \u201cI wanted a dress for a school dance and my mother didn\u2019t have time to make it, so I did,\u201d she tells us. Realizing she had an eye for fashion, Delsol spent a lot of time sewing, telling us that by high school she became the go-to person who made dresses for friends, who\u2019d often come Fridays after school with fabric. She\u2019s never looked back.<\/p><p>Once when Delsol was 15, her mother, who was in Paris, bought a book called House of Lorraine. \u201cShe didn\u2019t speak or read French,\u201d Delsol explains. \u201cI studied French in high school, so when I read the book, I learned it was about a Parisian fashion house. \u00a0I decided when I grew up and had a business, that\u2019s what I\u2019ll name it,\u201d she says.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-63f49952 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"63f49952\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4fc1b4ca sc_content_align_center sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"4fc1b4ca\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e1f0ce8 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6e1f0ce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Lor-Trevor-370x493.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-trx_addons-thumb-portrait size-trx_addons-thumb-portrait wp-image-5838\" alt=\"Vintage photo of two women posing indoors, dressed in stylish 1980s fashion.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Lorraine &amp; Trevor (Photo courtesy of Delsol)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-59d656e sc_content_align_center sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"59d656e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-632227b sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"632227b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Lor-Link-370x493.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-trx_addons-thumb-portrait size-trx_addons-thumb-portrait wp-image-5837\" alt=\"Two women pose indoors, one in a brown velvety suit and the other in a striped dress with a wide-brim hat.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Lorraine &amp; Link (Photo courtesy Lorraine Delsol)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70036f2e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"70036f2e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-425f154a sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"425f154a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b9ebe49 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b9ebe49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To pursue her dream of becoming a fashion designer, Delsol quit high school and began teaching, earning enough money to move to Canada. She arrived in 1968, getting a job within days. After work, she&#8217;d go the Spadina garment district and walk into all the manufacturers, asking for a job.<\/p><p>\u201cOne time,\u201d she shares, \u201cthe owner of the factory looked me up and down, saying, \u2018you don\u2019t belong on the machines.\u2019\u201d She was given a job as an invoice clerk and began watching how the garment industry worked.<\/p><p>Delsol began studying Fashion Merchandising at Patricia Stevens Career College in 1971 and later studied Fashion Sketching and Pattern Drafting at Ryerson University, as well as Fashion Illustration at the Ontario College of Art. By 1976, while still studying Fashion Merchandising, she was ready to start her business.<\/p><p>Starting in merchandising gave her a wealth of fashion industry knowledge. This led to modelling, which she did even after she opened her first store, House of Lorraine. She developed her eye for style by watching what stars were wearing.<\/p><p>Delsol says that while in school, she had the big idea to open a boutique. \u201cI quit my job, kept studying and as soon as I could find a little space to rent, I opened up my boutique. It was a very little place on Avenue Road just north of Davenport,\u201d she recalls.<\/p><p>\u201cI knew the hardest part would be going to the bank, so I didn\u2019t even bother, because I knew the answer for a loan would be no,&#8221; says Delsol. She worked hard, got business and clients and kept going.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d3e017b elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"6d3e017b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-335cc2af sc_content_align_center sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"335cc2af\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77a4782a sc_layouts_hide_on_wide sc_layouts_hide_on_desktop sc_layouts_hide_on_notebook sc_layouts_hide_on_tablet sc_layouts_hide_on_mobile sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77a4782a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This special section creates a spread of 2 photos that will jut out into the side margin.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-32d3313b sc_content_align_center sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"32d3313b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34686e11 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34686e11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Photo-from-Annie-370x493.jpg\" class=\"attachment-trx_addons-thumb-portrait size-trx_addons-thumb-portrait wp-image-5849\" alt=\"Vintage portrait of a woman in a silk blouse and polka dot skirt, sitting on the floor.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Photo-from-Annie-370x493.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Photo-from-Annie-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Photo-from-Annie-410x547.jpg 410w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Photo-from-Annie.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 370px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Annie (Photo courtesy Lorraine Delsol)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6af92f21 sc_content_align_center sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"6af92f21\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-411a0df1 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"411a0df1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/LR-LenLindaJenBevTrevor-Photo-courtesy-of-Lorraine-DelSol-370x493.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-trx_addons-thumb-portrait size-trx_addons-thumb-portrait wp-image-5844\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Lorraine Delsol<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69dce0c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"69dce0c0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c31dfcb sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"3c31dfcb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d1706ea sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d1706ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fashion and Diversity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28960b37 elementor-widget__width-initial sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28960b37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After finally opening her boutique, Delsol began putting on fashion shows to display her designs. Her first show started in the boutique and moved onto the sidewalk. \u201cWe stopped traffic with everyone wanting to see what was happening,\u201d she says laughing. That got the media\u2019s attention and she was on the front page of the Toronto Star, on CBC and was introduced by CHUM Radio\u2019s Jeanne Beker.<\/p><p>At these shows she became good friends with others in the industry. One was the model Jennifer Shaw. \u201cI met Lorraine years ago when she was designing and I\u2019ve done many shows for her. We\u2019ve become very good friends,\u201d says Shaw.\u00a0<\/p><p>She recalls that back then, there were no other Black designers here doing what she was, and Shaw remembers that as Delsol started to be recognized, popular clubs asked her to host shows at their venues.\u00a0 &#8220;Shortly after the CN Tower opened, she held one of her best there,\u201d recalls Shaw.\u201cIt was impressive as many people had not yet visited Toronto\u2019s newest attraction. Lorraine got a lot of new clients,\u201d she adds.<\/p><p>As a Black model, Delsol faced some discrimination and noted the difficulty finding work, especially in mainstream fashion\u2019s Eurocentric beauty standards.&#8221;Something was always wrong,\u201d she says. \u201cYour lips were too big, your butt was too big.\u201d She recalls the subtle attempts of makeup artists to pencil in their lips to be smaller.<\/p><p>Historically, Black women have been ridiculed and devalued for their physical features and have fought hard to break down barriers and deconstruct stereotypes. Black models such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.papermag.com\/black-models-racism-fashion-industry-2646169807.html?rebelltitem=15#rebelltitem15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Joan Smalls<\/a> have spoken out about being denied opportunities based on her race and having hair that was difficult to work with.<\/p><p>\u201cIt was easier to get modelling assignments in Germany,\u201d explains Delsol. \u201cThey went for more exotic looks, I guess. When business was slow in September, I\u2019d close the store and model in Germany. Then I\u2019d come home with fabric for a December fashion show and enough money for rent.\u201d<\/p><p>Delsol and her fellow Black models paved the way for many female Black models and as a designer, she hired them to showcase her pieces, giving them a chance to work and display their talent.<\/p><p>Shaw recalls that when she modelled, resilience as a Black person was important, as it wasn\u2019t common, in those days, to call out injustice in the industry. \u201cWe didn\u2019t talk about colour or blame this or that,\u201d she explains. \u201cIt was just when one door closes, you try the other door.&#8221;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f9910d9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"f9910d9\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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and performed at Caribbean Carnival in Belleville,\u201d says Delsol, adding \u201cMWDC also performed at the 2015 Toronto Pan American (PanAM) games.\u201d<\/p><p>During their elaborate performances, dancers wear the traditional Wob Dwiyet (Robe Douillet), a Creole cultural dress characterized by wide hoop skirts and bright patterns, which are a major staple in Dominican history. DelSol explains that the dresses are a combination of three separate cultures. \u201cYou have the stateliness of the British, the chic of the French and the flamboyance of the African,\u201d she says.<\/p><p>Delsol was the first West Indian to launch major fashion shows in Toronto, which she directed, produced and choreographed herself. \u201cNo other Black person had done so, so the shows were very successful [and] were covered by all the major newspapers,\u201d she says. They were held at venues such as the CN Tower, Sutton Place Hotel, Westin Harbour Castle Hotel,\u00a0 Hilton and top night clubs around the city.\u201d This resulted in her designs being featured in renowned publications such as the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, Share and Caribbean Life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77b31c0 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"77b31c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/IMG-20200520-WA0023.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"IMG-20200520-WA0023\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTgzNiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2JsYWNrZmFzaGlvbmNhbmFkYS5jYVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvc2l0ZXNcLzJcLzIwMjNcLzA1XC9JTUctMjAyMDA1MjAtV0EwMDIzLmpwZyJ9\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/IMG-20200520-WA0023-370x493.jpg\" class=\"attachment-trx_addons-thumb-portrait size-trx_addons-thumb-portrait wp-image-5836\" alt=\"Woman standing outdoors in a colorful, striped dress with a white lace underskirt, smiling.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/IMG-20200520-WA0023-370x493.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/IMG-20200520-WA0023-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/IMG-20200520-WA0023-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/IMG-20200520-WA0023-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/IMG-20200520-WA0023-840x1120.jpg 840w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/IMG-20200520-WA0023-410x547.jpg 410w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/IMG-20200520-WA0023.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 370px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Delsol in cultural wear from Dominica (Photo courtesy Lorraine Delsol)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7af877c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"7af877c7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ee84bb0 sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"6ee84bb0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3235ec24 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3235ec24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; 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The boutique specializes in wedding and prom dresses and are noted for cultural headpieces and costumes inspired by Delsol\u2019s Caribbean heritage. She strives to create trustful relationships with clients, ensuring they get quality clothing. \u201cI also have a relationship with my community,\u201d she says, \u201cand give back by volunteering at the Cotillion Ball-Edge youth program and talking to high school students on career days.\u201d<\/p><p>DeSol has used her position as a Black designer to lift up other designers, models and members of her community in Canada and abroad.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46b1d303 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"46b1d303\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Over the years Prof. Gooden has built a multi-media career as an editor, writer, presenter, public relations consultant and special event manager, spokesperson, host, and educator. She...<\/p><a \n                                    href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/team\/charmaine-gooden\/\" \n                                    class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\"\n                                    \n                                    >\n                                    Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-author-avatar\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/author\/gooden\/\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-300x300.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-410x410.jpg 410w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq.jpg 450w' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' \/><\/a>\n                        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><div class=\"eael-posted-by\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/author\/gooden\/\" rel=\"author\">Charmaine Gooden<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5225dc9e sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"5225dc9e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-animation-type=\"block\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c99804 credit_authorbox animation_type_block sc_fly_static elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-post-block\" data-id=\"14c99804\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;ta_under_strips&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"eael-post-block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eael-post-block-14c99804\" class=\"eael-post-block default post-block-style-default post-block-layout-block\">\n            <div class=\"eael-post-block-grid eael-post-appender eael-post-appender-14c99804  \"><article class=\"eael-post-block-item eael-post-block-column\">\n    <div class=\"eael-post-block-item-holder\">\n        <div class=\"eael-post-block-item-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\"><div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Over the years Prof. Gooden has built a multi-media career as an editor, writer, presenter, public relations consultant and special event manager, spokesperson, host, and educator. She...<\/p><a \n                                    href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/team\/charmaine-gooden\/\" \n                                    class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\"\n                                    \n                                    >\n                                    Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-author-avatar\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/author\/gooden\/\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-300x300.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-410x410.jpg 410w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq.jpg 450w' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' \/><\/a>\n                        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><div class=\"eael-posted-by\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/author\/gooden\/\" rel=\"author\">Charmaine Gooden<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e02038a sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4e02038a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-277564b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"277564b9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-482d0c20 sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"482d0c20\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-572e3c4b sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"572e3c4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About the author:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-animation-type=\"block\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41587c76 credit_authorbox animation_type_block sc_fly_static elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-post-block\" data-id=\"41587c76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;ta_under_strips&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"eael-post-block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eael-post-block-41587c76\" class=\"eael-post-block default post-block-style-default post-block-layout-block\">\n            <div class=\"eael-post-block-grid eael-post-appender eael-post-appender-41587c76  \"><article class=\"eael-post-block-item eael-post-block-column\">\n    <div class=\"eael-post-block-item-holder\">\n        <div class=\"eael-post-block-item-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\"><div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Over the years Prof. Gooden has built a multi-media career as an editor, writer, presenter, public relations consultant and special event manager, spokesperson, host, and educator. She...<\/p><a \n                                    href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/team\/charmaine-gooden\/\" \n                                    class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\"\n                                    \n                                    >\n                                    Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-author-avatar\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/author\/gooden\/\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-300x300.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq-410x410.jpg 410w, https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/charmaine-gooden-sq.jpg 450w' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' \/><\/a>\n                        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><div class=\"eael-posted-by\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/author\/gooden\/\" rel=\"author\">Charmaine Gooden<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756b633f sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"756b633f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Modelling-practice-at-Patricia-Stevens2-410x519.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"519\" alt=\"Black and white photo of a young woman in a dance costume, posing confidently against a curtain backdrop.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">&lt;a href=&#039;\/help&#039;&gt;Help us cite these images if you know more about them\u2192&lt;\/a&gt;<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/soul-cut-lorraine-delsol-ad\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"House of Lorraine Ad, 160 Davenport Dr.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Soul-Cut-Lorraine-Delsol-Ad-410x691.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"691\" alt=\"Page of diverse business advertisements and contact information.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">House of Lorraine Ad, 160 Davenport Dr.<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/modelling-days-in-w-germany4\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"&lt;a href=&apos;\/help&apos;&gt;Help us cite these images if you know more about them\u2192&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Modelling-days-in-W-Germany4-410x580.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"580\" alt=\"Two women in glamorous, metallic fashion poses at an event.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">&lt;a href=&#039;\/help&#039;&gt;Help us cite these images if you know more about them\u2192&lt;\/a&gt;<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/modelling-days-in-w-germany3\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Delsol&apos;s Modelling days in West Germany\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Modelling-days-in-W-Germany3-410x535.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"535\" alt=\"Two women pose in stylish metallic outfits against a dark background.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">Delsol&#039;s Modelling days in West Germany<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/photo-from-annie\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Annie (Photo courtesy Lorraine Delsol)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Photo-from-Annie-410x547.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"547\" alt=\"Vintage portrait of a woman in a silk blouse and polka dot skirt, sitting on the floor.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">Annie (Photo courtesy Lorraine Delsol)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/lorraine-photos-4jpg\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Photo courtesy of Lorraine Delsol\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Lorraine-photos-4jpg-410x410.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"410\" alt=\"Woman with a yellow headwrap, statement jewelry, and a strapless top smiling in an indoor setting.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">Photo courtesy of Lorraine Delsol<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/lorraine-photos-3\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Lorraine Delsol (Photo courtesy of Delsol)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Lorraine-photos-3-410x566.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"566\" alt=\"Smiling woman in colorful headscarf and striped attire at a hospital reception area.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">Lorraine Delsol (Photo courtesy of Delsol)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/lor-trevor\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Lorraine &amp; Trevor (Photo courtesy of Delsol)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Lor-Trevor-410x518.jpeg\" width=\"410\" height=\"518\" alt=\"Vintage photo of two women posing indoors, dressed in stylish 1980s fashion.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">Lorraine &amp; Trevor (Photo courtesy of Delsol)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/lor-link\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Lorraine &amp; Link (Photo courtesy Lorraine 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height=\"547\" alt=\"Woman standing outdoors in a colorful, striped dress with a white lace underskirt, smiling.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">Delsol in cultural wear from Dominica (Photo courtesy Lorraine Delsol)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/lorraine-press-photo-courtesy-of-lorraine-delsol\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"(Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Lorraine-press-Photo-courtesy-of-Lorraine-DelSol-410x462.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"462\" alt=\"Black and white photo of a woman in a striped blouse and skirt, standing indoors next to a piano.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">(Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/toronto-star-articlephoto-courtesy-of-lorraine-delsol\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"(Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Toronto-Star-ArticlePhoto-courtesy-of-Lorraine-DelSol-410x272.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"272\" alt=\"Vintage newspaper clipping of Lorraine Delsol, a young Black woman, posing confidently outdoors in a striped dress and headwrap, highlighting her dream to open a boutique.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">(Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/lorrainedelsol1981-razzle-dazzle-fashion-show-ld-photo-courtesy-of-lorraine-delsol\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"(Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/LorraineDelsol1981-Razzle-Dazzle-fashion-Show-LD-Photo-courtesy-of-Lorraine-DelSol-410x563.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"563\" alt=\"Vintage fashion event coverage from the 1981 Toronto fashion show featuring models on the runway.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">(Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/ldelsol-article-by-beverlybowem\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"&lt;a href=&apos;\/help&apos;&gt;Help us cite these images if you know more about them\u2192&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/LDelSol-article-by-BeverlyBowem-410x308.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"308\" alt=\"Fashion feature from 1980 highlighting vibrant summer styles and bold patterns.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">&lt;a href=&#039;\/help&#039;&gt;Help us cite these images if you know more about them\u2192&lt;\/a&gt;<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/img-20200306-wa0004-photo-courtesy-of-lorraine-delsol\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"&lt;a href=&apos;\/help&apos;&gt;Help us cite these images if you know more about them\u2192&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/IMG-20200306-WA0004-Photo-courtesy-of-Lorraine-DelSol-410x729.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"729\" alt=\"The image shows a newspaper article with the logo of the International Organization for Migration at the top, featuring a globe with two human figures holding hands.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">&lt;a href=&#039;\/help&#039;&gt;Help us cite these images if you know more about them\u2192&lt;\/a&gt;<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/feb84-article-2-photo-courtesy-of-lorraine-delsol\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"(Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Feb84-article-2-Photo-courtesy-of-Lorraine-DelSol-410x275.jpeg\" width=\"410\" height=\"275\" alt=\"Fashion magazine style: Woman in a metallic parachute shirt dress with matching self belt.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">(Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/contrast-junior-achievement-awards-fashion-show-november-1975-my-early-modelling-and-designing-days-photo-courtesy-of-lorraine-delsol\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Contrast Junior Achievement Awards Fashion Show, November 1975. My early modeling and designing days (Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Contrast-Junior-Achievement-Awards-Fashion-Show-November-1975.-My-early-modelling-and-designing-days-Photo-courtesy-of-Lorraine-DelSol-410x548.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"548\" alt=\"Black and white photo of young women modeling fashion at the Junior Achievement Awards, including dresses, skirts, and accessories.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">Contrast Junior Achievement Awards Fashion Show, November 1975. My early modeling and designing days (Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/lenlindajenbevtrevor-photo-courtesy-of-lorraine-delsol\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Left to Right: Len Henry, Linda Carter,Jen, Bev, Trevor (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Delsol)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/LenLindaJenBevTrevor-Photo-courtesy-of-Lorraine-DelSol-410x303.jpeg\" width=\"410\" height=\"303\" alt=\"Black and white photo of five diverse individuals in elegant clothing standing on stage.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">Left to Right: Len Henry, Linda Carter,Jen, Bev, Trevor (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Delsol)<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"rl-gallery-item\" > <div class=\"rl-gallery-item-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/database\/lorrainedelsoldec1980-at-masonic-temple-concerthall-photo-courtesy-of-lorraine-delsol\/\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Lorraine Del Sol, Dec. 1980 at Masonic Temple (Concert Hall). (Photo courtesy of Lorraine DelSol)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blackfashioncanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/LorraineDelSolDec1980-at-Masonic-Temple-ConcertHall-Photo-courtesy-of-Lorraine-DelSol-410x514.jpg\" width=\"410\" height=\"514\" alt=\"Woman on runway wearing a plaid suit with a wide-brimmed hat, set against red curtains.\" \/><span class=\"rl-gallery-caption\"><span class=\"rl-gallery-item-caption\">Lorraine Del Sol, Dec. 1980 at Masonic Temple (Concert Hall). 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