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Donald Brooks (Donald Marc Blumberg) was born on 10 January, 1928 in New Haven, Connecticut, is an American fashion designer (1928–2005). Discover Donald Brooks's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Donald Marc Blumberg
Occupation costume_designer,costume_department
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 10 January, 1928
Birthday 10 January
Birthplace New Haven, Connecticut
Date of death 1 August, 2005
Died Place Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook, New York
Nationality United States

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1928

Donald Brooks (January 9, 1928 – August 1, 2005) was an American fashion designer and creator of the "American Look" founded in the 1950s and 1960s.

He had an immense passion for stage and film, designing well over 3500 costumes.

His efforts were recognized by an Emmy Award and numerous other honors; he was also nominated three times for the Academy Award and once for a Tony.

He was born as Donald Marc Blumberg in New Haven, Connecticut, on January 9, 1928.

Brooks attended Syracuse University, where he began studying art.

He then attended the Yale University School of Drama, where he first decided to become a costume and clothing designer.

He studied design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and then the Parsons School of Design in New York.

Brooks' first job in the fashion industry was as a window designer for department store Lord & Taylor.

The former vice president of Lord & Taylor, Gerald Blum (his life partner with whom he lived at 969 Park Avenue in NYC) described Brooks: "As an American Designer, he never relied on Paris, Milan or that kind of thing, as many designers do,".

The window designs brought a lot of attention to Brooks.

1958

This would him the job position of taking over Claire McCardell's place of designing Townley Frocks in 1958.

He attracted the attention of Dorothy Shaver, the store's president, who hired him to design a clothing line that year.

1960

By the 1960s, Brooks was a preeminent figure in American fashion, cited by The New York Times as one of "the three B's of fashion" alongside Bill Blass and Geoffrey Beene.

1962

In 1962, Brooks became one of the founders of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

This endorsed Brooks' popularity, in a matter of a decade he was able to win three Coty Awards made for Broadway and Hollywood.

This was the beginning spark for Brooks' career in the costume design world.

1963

He opened his first store in 1963.

In addition to his work on Seventh Avenue, Mr. Brooks also designed the costumes for numerous Broadway plays.

The 1963 production of "No Strings" which starred Diahann Carroll, incorporated some of Brooks' designs which rewarded him with the New York Drama Critics' Award.

Brooks was nominated for three Academy Awards for his pieces in "the Cardinal" of 1963, "Star" of 1968, and "Darling Lili" of 1970.

1965

He worked under his own label from 1965 to 1973.

Throughout this time, he designed sweaters for Jane Irwill, Shoes for Newton Elkin, furs for Coopchik-Forrest and many designs for different department stores.

1971

In 1971, he explored the field of drapery fabrics and bed linens and created designs for the well-known department store, Burlington.

His success in theatrical designs continued through this time.

1982

In 1982 Brooks won an Emmy for his pieces in the TV show "The Letter" which starred Lee Remick.

His awards include The New York Drama Critics Award, a Tony nomination, and the Emmy Award.

He was also the recipient of three Coty Awards for fashion and the Parsons' Medal of Distinction.

2003

Towards the end of his career, Brooks' designs were placed in the 2003 Parsons exhibit.

The galleries showed a range of his designs, one being his evening wear.

2005

He died on August 1, 2005, at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York.