Documented c.1972 Donald Brooks Black Rhinestone Detailed Black Silk Jersey Dress designer-bonnie-cashin The inner square of blue

The inner square of blue silk has been left un-pleated

what the collection lacked in scope it made up for in the sort of sheer dazzle that Prada is so adept at providing"

Fully lined in a solid red fine wool with no closures and big front flap pockets

Dresses of this age are rarely 100% perfect and this one does have some small areas that are starting to show weakness

Documented c.1972 Donald Brooks Black Rhinestone Detailed Black Silk Jersey Dress designer-bonnie-cashin The inner square of blueI love finding Donald Brooks pieces, especially his main line label that he launched in 1964. He only designed for a very short time, closing his business in 1973. He had a secondary, boutique line that he started in 1971 that also closed in 1973. This dress is from his mainline and was most likely made during that 1971 1973 time frame. I did find a reference photo of the dress but it was dated as being 1978 which is not possible so we have the photo