Seeking info on Ingrid Michele of Montreal.

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Pinkcoke

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I have just discovered this dressmaker or brand label and I love the style of work. Both pieces I have seen are c.1950s/60s strapless fitted bodices with matching skirts in velvet or chiffon and 3D decoration in embroidery or felt. I see at least one of our members has had a garment with this label, but it was too long ago to see the photo. Please send me a message if you have anything for sale like the above, as two pieces are one way to get around a tall frame, but more importantly I'm looking for any information on this name!
The set I have just purchased, and waiting impatiently to receive!:
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I haven't uncovered much about Ingrid Michele, but THIS 1974 document records the Ingrid Michele Inc. company in two places in the publication, one of which gives the incorporation date:
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The other reference in the publication appears to indicate the company was dissolved (in 1974).

And perhaps you also found THIS item at the Museum of Vancouver.
 
Thankyou Lynne, no I hadn't found that skirt but it is of the same construction as the two sets I have mentioned, so I'm willing to bet it originally also had a matching fitted top too.
 
What a great outfit. There is a boutique in Montreal called Ingrid's which has a similar look to the typography used in the label you have.

I have found many items with the Ingrid label but not yours with both. They did a lot of imports.

I just went and researched the one I'm referring to and it's not associated to your label.

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https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1946&dat=19840424&id=1j0yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mKUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1017,1564384&hl=en

Here's the info above on the Ingrid's I'm familiar with.
 
Ah well, thanks for trying Mary Jane.
I just got the set today, it was taken in, so I'm letting the skirt down and the bodice out to the original size today.
 
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