Extraordinary 1970s Donald Brooks Metallic Copper, Gold & Black Sequin & Lame Knit Dress No Defined Waist James Galanos was a designer

James Galanos was a designer who made couture-level gowns and dresses with a level of craftsmanship that left France’s most esteemed couturiers with their mouths agape

This dress is a classic example of that aesthetic

Really a fabulous and sexy dress and in excellent overall condition

I love how the top of the bodice is all soft curves and gathers

The cut gives it lots of swing and volume

Extraordinary 1970s Donald Brooks Metallic Copper, Gold & Black Sequin & Lame Knit Dress No Defined Waist James Galanos was a designerI love finding Donald Brooks pieces. They are very well made and his main line pieces like this one are especially fabulous. Brooks launched his main line label in 1964. He only designed for a very short time, closing his business in 1973. He had a secondary, boutique line that he started in 1971 that also closed in 1973. This dress is from the original main line which gives us that small time period from 1964 1973 for its date. I love it. This it is