Documented c.1972 Donald Brooks Black Rhinestone Detailed Black Silk Jersey Dress designer-bill-blass The hem is set just

The hem is set just with just a touch of a flared finished so you get a bit of a fluted shape that adds to the hourglass effect of the dress

It is a lovely and early Perette dress

There is and nod to the East in the design elements of the pattern that covers the silk that is quite beautiful

Magnin label

Documented c.1972 Donald Brooks Black Rhinestone Detailed Black Silk Jersey Dress designer-bill-blass The hem is set justI love finding Donald Brooks pieces, especially his main line label that he launched in 1964. He only designed for a very short time, closing his business in 1973. He had a secondary, boutique line that he started in 1971 that also closed in 1973. This dress is from his mainline and was most likely made during that 1971 1973 time frame. I did find a reference photo of the dress but it was dated as being 1978 which is not possible so we have the photo