Marilyn
Brooks
fall/winter 2002/3
Marilyn Brooks
crafts another carefree womenswear collection in "Fall Holiday"
fall 2002, a colourful tribute to 60's abandon. The cuddle trench in variegated
colours and hand-woven mohair cape offer the wraparound convenience that
Marilyn Brooks is known for while the button front bustier with triangle
skirt puts forth a new silhouette. Some younger looks are introduced in
the saffron swing dress, A-line skirt and castle tunic.
Marilyn Brooks
does fantasy a favour by doing it well. The silk patchwork in orange,
goldenrod, jade and purple is whimsically magical. Blazers, jacket blouses,
tie on bustiers and swing coats all employ this patchwork with fine Jacquard
gold inlay.
One aspect
of the collection is questionable. Even (or perhaps especially) within
Marilyn Brooks' targeted demographic, who's going to dress themselves
head-to-toe in op art Futura stripes? Nonetheless, Brooks does well in
reminding us that bursting colour should not be exclusive to spring dress
habits.
Daniel
Cox
Fashion
Editor
Marek Wlazlo
Photographer
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