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Brooks claims to have never knowingly copied a design that someone else had done. "I do feel that inspiration and the satisfaction of following that inspiration to its logical conclusion has perhaps isolated me from time to time from the very commercial market. Every so often I'm out of step, every so often in the wrong direction, and often a step ahead."
A fashion realist, his timeless designs are admired and respected by everyone who understands the value of beautiful clothing. The answer to Donald Brooks' success throughout the years is no secret. His designs were particularly suited to the lifestyle of the contemporary woman. The result was a wardrobe dramatic in impact, seemingly effortless in the way it worked, the kind of elegant dressing that had earned Brooks the reputation of "the best-known designer in the United States." (1971)
A prestigious name in the era of status, he turned out the country's most fashionable clothes for some of the most fashionable women, dressing celebrities, society ladies and politician's wives.
Brooks' accolades are impressive and almost endless, but he makes one statement that separates him from most top designers. "I've never seen a European collection", he boasts. "In fact, I've never seen any other designer's collection."
His fashion is strictly Donald Brooks.
His designs are now an integral part of numerous costume collections including the Metropolitan, Smithsonian and Fashion Institute of Technology museums.
Remembered for his understated elegance, Donald Brooks was a master of the dramatically practical.
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