Sophisticated 1960s Donald Brooks Fine Black Wool Crepe Dress w Elaborate Rhinestone Detailing 1920s and Antique far lighter then you would

far lighter then you would think at first glance

Inside there is an rubber strip that runs all the way around the inside top edge of the dress to help hold it in place

This fabric choice allowed Raf to mold and shape the dress while still keeping it light in weight

He sold to higher end shops but also did custom work for clients

The dress is wonderful with its combination of all that gold thread woven through a backdrop of raspberry & coral tones with pops of golden yellows

Sophisticated 1960s Donald Brooks Fine Black Wool Crepe Dress w Elaborate Rhinestone Detailing 1920s and Antique far lighter then you wouldDonald Brooks launched his label in late 1963 with a collection for the Spring 1964 season after an already successful start as a costumier for Hollywood. He quickly became one of the most sought after of the American designers and his clients included Jaqueline Kennedy, Claudette Colbert and Faye Dunaway. The New York Times said that he was one of 'the three B's of fashion' alongside Bill Blass and Geoffrey Beene. He helped to launch the American