Extraordinary 1960s Donald Brooks Couture Ivory Net Lace & Silk Cord Babydoll Dress designer-vivienne-westwood You can see how many

You can see how many of the elements in this dress are a reflection of the  standards he adhered to for his entire career and body of work

The belt is original and attached at the sides by hidden threading

From there the black moss crepe fabric is cut on the bias and flows out from just under the V neckline on the bust all the way to the floor in a beautiful sweep of fabric that widens as it nears the ground

Bodice: 15" from top of dress to waist

Extraordinary 1960s Donald Brooks Couture Ivory Net Lace & Silk Cord Babydoll Dress designer-vivienne-westwood You can see how manyDonald Brooks pieces are extremely well made and his main label pieces, like this one, border on couture in their construction as they were all made to order. Brooks launched his main line label in 1963 with a collection for the Spring 1964 season. He quickly became one of the most sought after of the American designers and his client roster included Mrs. Kennedy, Claudette Colbert and Faye Dunaway. The New York Times said that he was one of 'the