Extraordinary 1970s Donald Brooks Metallic Copper, Gold & Black Sequin & Lame Knit Dress No Defined Waist and it is one of

and it is one of the most identifiable of Yves' pieces out there

This dress is a classic example of that aesthetic

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

Plus they needed to be versatile so many of the pieces serve double or triple duty with a quick change of a shoe or bag

This piece predates his work for Norell and is from the period between 1959-1972 when he was running his own couture house

Extraordinary 1970s Donald Brooks Metallic Copper, Gold & Black Sequin & Lame Knit Dress No Defined Waist and it is one ofI 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