New BEHIND THE SEAMS sites launched

Apr 19, 2016 | News

After over five years in the making, the book chronicling the life of Marilyn Brooks in fashion, retailing, art, and music is in its final stages. We have been very busy and are excited to finally start sharing more details of the book. This web site at...

Flashback to the 60s with the Unicorn

Apr 14, 2016 | Throwback Thursday

The original logo for the Unicorn, the first boutique opened by Marilyn Brooks in the early 1960s. It was a fun destination enjoyed by many and shook up the conservative, staid scene in...

In the beginning…

Apr 7, 2016 | Throwback Thursday

Before there was fashion, there was watermelon.  Pictured here is a very young Marilyn Brooks enjoying a warm summer day with refreshing treat.

Playing around on a shoot

Mar 31, 2016 | Throwback Thursday

The very talented photographer Gerard Gentil and model Ann-Marie Sten in a spontaneous shot taken in 1979 by Marilyn Brooks. It’s always a lot of fun when the dynamics of those you’re working with burst with such magic!

The late, great Wally Stefoff

Mar 24, 2016 | Throwback Thursday

Marilyn Brooks with the late, great Wally Stefoff, some time in the late 1970s. Wally was a dear friend, one who was always there and ready to contribute and help in any way. He was a very talented graphic artist who did a lot of Marilyn Brooks’ ads and graphics...