Sophisticated 1960s Donald Brooks Fine Black Wool Crepe Dress w Elaborate Rhinestone Detailing designer-stephen-burrows The top is tagged a

The top is tagged a size small and the skirt a medium

The twin of this ensemble by Hanae Mori is currently on exhibit in Gallery 231 showcasing Japanese art

It is cut in a classic cocoon flapper shape

Reference Photos: Fall/Winter 1997 Christian Lacroix Runway

This dress is from his 1976 collection and version from that same collection with similar elements use for it was photoed on Tina Chow for Vogue that season

Sophisticated 1960s Donald Brooks Fine Black Wool Crepe Dress w Elaborate Rhinestone Detailing designer-stephen-burrows The top is tagged aDonald 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