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Ever-loquacious Marilyn Brooks, a permanent fixture on the fashion scene, wore a sample from her spring collection as she chatted, above, with designe(...)
Ever-loquacious Marilyn Brooks, a permanent fixture on the fashion scene, wore a sample from her spring collection as she chatted, above, with designe(...)

Ever-loquacious Marilyn Brooks, a permanent fixture on the fashion scene, wore a sample from her spring collection as she chatted, above, with designe(...)

Date1/26/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ever-loquacious Marilyn Brooks, a permanent fixture on the fashion scene, wore a sample from her spring collection as she chatted, above, with designer Hugh Garber, in imported sweater and jockey underwear.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0034640F
      Designer Marilyn Brooks is back on Metro fashion scene creating new designs
      Designer Marilyn Brooks is back on Metro fashion scene creating new designs
      Brooks, Marilyn
      3/3/1971
      Above, from left, Marilyn Brooks' assistant, Grace Wiebe, in a Brooks design, designer Marilyn Brooks, businessman Michael Cormack, with wife Sunny Ch(...)
      Above, from left, Marilyn Brooks' assistant, Grace Wiebe, in a Brooks design, designer Marilyn Brooks, businessman Michael Cormack, with wife Sunny Ch(...)
      Brooks, Marilyn
      12/14/1980
      Designer Marilyn Brooks toasts the crowd from the runway during the celebration of her 25th anniversary in fashion
      Designer Marilyn Brooks toasts the crowd from the runway during the celebration of her 25th anniversary in fashion
      Brooks, Marilyn
      2/8/1988
      Brooks: Owner of Marilyn Brooks Boutiques will be at Festival of Canadian Fashion
      Brooks: Owner of Marilyn Brooks Boutiques will be at Festival of Canadian Fashion
      Brooks, Marilyn
      2/19/1986
      Veteran designer: Marilyn Brooks, 53, says she learned a lot from the bankruptcy of her business
      Veteran designer: Marilyn Brooks, 53, says she learned a lot from the bankruptcy of her business
      Brooks, Marilyn
      2/19/1986
      Foundation symbol: Pearl Davey, a Parkinson's patient, models apron that fashion designer Marilyn Brooks, right, created to raise research funds for the Parkinson Foundation of Canada
      Foundation symbol: Pearl Davey, a Parkinson's patient, models apron that fashion designer Marilyn Brooks, right, created to raise research funds for the Parkinson Foundation of Canada
      Brooks, Marilyn
      7/24/1990
      Marilyn Brooks, designer formerly with The Unicorn that started off the boutique boom in Toronto in 1963, started designing fashions again as a free-l(...)
      Marilyn Brooks, designer formerly with The Unicorn that started off the boutique boom in Toronto in 1963, started designing fashions again as a free-l(...)
      Brooks, Marilyn
      2/25/1971
      Phyllis Marshall modelled this floral print gown, designed by Marilyn Brooks, at Fashion Group's show at the Crest Theatre last night. Fabric is by Riverdale
      Phyllis Marshall modelled this floral print gown, designed by Marilyn Brooks, at Fashion Group's show at the Crest Theatre last night. Fabric is by Riverdale
      Mahler, John
      2/11/1976
      Dishing it out: Trendsetter Marilyn Brooks adopts chef pose yesterday as she graphically represents questions from luncheon audience on dinner plates
      Dishing it out: Trendsetter Marilyn Brooks adopts chef pose yesterday as she graphically represents questions from luncheon audience on dinner plates
      Brophy, John
      3/18/1992
      Cheers: Designer Marilyn Brooks, above left, with Heather Reid and Graham Morris at Bonne Bell anniversary party
      Cheers: Designer Marilyn Brooks, above left, with Heather Reid and Graham Morris at Bonne Bell anniversary party
      Brooks, Marilyn
      8/30/1985
      Above, designer Marilyn Brooks chats with television and film producer Michael Steele
      Above, designer Marilyn Brooks chats with television and film producer Michael Steele
      Brooks, Marilyn
      4/26/1983
      Toronto Designer Marilyn Brooks with her husband Kennedy Cole were among the many guests at the Shawction
      Toronto Designer Marilyn Brooks with her husband Kennedy Cole were among the many guests at the Shawction
      Brooks, Marilyn
      10/9/1984