Born 1928 as Donald Marc Blumberg in New Haven, Connecticut, American fashion designer Donald Brooks was creator of the “American Look” founded in the 1950s and 1960s. He had an immense passion for stage and film, designing well over 3500 costumes. His efforts were recognized by an Emmy Award and numerous other honors; he was also nominated three times for the Academy Award and once for a Tony.
Fashion designs by Donald Brooks in the 1960s
Towards the end of his career, Brooks’ designs were placed in the 2003 Parsons exhibit. The galleries showed a range of his designs, one being his evening wear.
Brooks died in 2005, at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York. These amazing photos captured portraits of classic beauties wearing fashion designs by Donald Brooks in the 1960s.
Isabella Albonico in silk dress printed in swirls of pale brown and wine with lotus tendrils, by Donald Brooks, matching turban by Mr. John, jewelry by David Webb, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, June 1, 1960
Marola Witt in a shimmering bugle-beaded top over a black silk crêpe skirt by Donald Brooks, silver fox stole by Gunther Jaeckel, coiffure by Enrico Caruso, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 1, 1960
Model in silk surah dress, python-printed in shade between coral and brick by Donald Brooks, Autumn Haze EMBA mink coat by Revillon, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, January 15, 1960
Sandra Wright in linen dress worn with linen coat by Donald Brooks, turquoise necklace by Brania, earrings by Scaasi, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, March 1, 1960
Sondra Peterson in daytime silk chiffon dress and jacket in fawn print with spottings of black, brown and white, by Donald Brooks, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, May 1, 1960
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