Sophisticated 1960s Donald Brooks Fine Black Wool Crepe Dress w Elaborate Rhinestone Detailing designer-fendi Unlined through the body and

Unlined through the body and slips on to wear

The label was very well followed in its day and was often used for editorial work during the time period

It has a pretty little 1/2 bow at the waist and under that is a subtle little closed vent that mimics the seaming detail of the skirt

Each is cut wide through the upper arm and then explodes out into a full bell shape that is fantastic

When the bottom panel is in place the coat falls to just about the knee

Sophisticated 1960s Donald Brooks Fine Black Wool Crepe Dress w Elaborate Rhinestone Detailing designer-fendi Unlined through the body andDonald 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