What People are Saying
“Brooks intelligence, zany charm and a wit that’s always tempered by kindness have earned her a special place in the heart of the city’s fashion community.”
“Every time you think you’ve written enough about Marilyn Brooks she does something to make you write more”.
“Toronto would have been a far, far tamer place without her. Marilyn Brooks, who’s celebrating her 25 years of business typically with a great bash at the Sheraton Centre in support of UNICEF.”
“She sees the business as a whole. She’s worked hard for young designers. She thinks of Canada, even though there aren’t very many of us. She has proved to young designers that you can be successful.”
“When I think back on my own career, Marilyn Brooks has been the single most influential person within the fashion industry”.
“Marilyn’s clothes reflect the unfettered imagination and generosity of spirit of the designer.”
“Marilyn’s designs make travelling a dream while you look like a dream.”
“Marilyn’s clothes express a state of mind, that’s why they appeal to writers. They have attitude, in the best sense of the word: playful, practical, packable and pretty. They say who you are while you save your words for other things…”
