Introduction
Donald Brooks brought Americans clothes of couture quality and design as well as freedom from dependence on foreign sources of inspiration
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The Early Years
Starting his fashion career after several years of apprenticeship (sketching and window display) he was discovered at Lord & Taylor. ... Later, he succeeded Claire McCardell, designing better-priced sportswear for Townley Frocks, Inc.
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7th Avenue
He was among the first American designers to establish himself as a creative force and founding member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
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Dramatic Arts
Donald Brooks was a versatile designer whose career broadened to embrace the worlds of Seventh Avenue and the stage.
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Critic
Mr. Brooks dedicated himself to the education of young designers through his work as a critic in the Parsons' Fashion Design Department.
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Townhouse
Inviting store buyers to his shows at 158 East 70th Street, he joined his theatrical flair with the understatement of the current ready-to-wear season in thoroughly successful collections.
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Legacy
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.
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