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REGISTER for Marilyn Brooks’ book launch and lecture at the ROM Sunday, Oct 15th at 2-4pm.
EVENT FULL! Stay tuned to our news and mailing lists for further development, more exciting news and events. The link is open to RSVP for Marilyn Brooks' book launch. Please register to reserve your free tickets as seating is limited. THIS IS A FREE EVENT, but you...
Fuchsia wool jersey and leopard printed suede accessories
A Marilyn Brooks wool jersey design from the 1980s with leopard printed suede accessories. It was everywhere, in every fashion magazine and fashion spreads in all the newspapers.
New BEHIND THE SEAMS sites launched
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
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 Toronto.
In the beginning…
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
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
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 work....
Marilyn Brooks, Stephan Caras and Valerie Gibson – fashion industry icons
Marilyn Brooks attended the Stephan Caras fashion show at Toronto Fashion Week for the Fall 2016 lines. It was a fabulous show and a wonderful evening! Here Brooks poses with fellow fashion designer, Stephan Caras and former Toronto Sun fashion editor, Valerie Gibson....
Jeanne Beker and Marilyn Brooks at FGI event
Marilyn Brooks had a chance to have a little chat with Jeanne Beker at the Barbara Atkin Power Breakfast. Jeanne has already had a sneak peek at Marilyn's soon-to-be released book "Behind the Seams" and we just LOVED her contributions to it. The book is a fun read of...
