Donald Brooks

Donald Brooks (January 9, 1928 – August 1, 2005) was an American fashion designer known for his creation of the 'American Look' in the 1950s and 1960s. He also had a passion for stage and film, designing over 3500 costumes. Brooks received an Emmy Award and was nominated three times for the Academy Award and once for a Tony. Born as Donald Marc Blumberg in New Haven, Connecticut, he studied art at Syracuse University and costume design at the Yale University School of Drama, Fashion Institute of Technology, and Parsons School of Design. He began his career as a window designer for Lord & Taylor before venturing into fashion design.More