1960s Donald Brooks Fabulous Floral Print Top Stitched Coat designer-givenchy It all adds up to

It all adds up to a dress that is simple but dramatic

The waist nips in and the bodice is sculpted with a dramatic cut out at the neck that reveals the upper bodice and collar bone

Where the other dress I have was embroidered this one is screened with a gorgeous print that highlights the skirt and sleeves

Both pieces show some small scuffs and areas of pink color transfer to the suede parts and some very slight silvering to the darker leather patches from being folded in storage prior to acquisition

1960s Donald Brooks Fabulous Floral Print Top Stitched Coat designer-givenchy It all adds up toDonald Brooks launched his main label in 1964, added a Boutique line in 1971, and then closed up shop completely in 1973. This wonderful Donald Brooks coat is from his first, main line. The fabric and print are amazing. That huge splash of floral across that coat give it such drama and yet it is still pretty and chic. The lines are a nod to the classic double breasted trench and that fabric is just fantastic. The shape and flared line are all created