Garment District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Donald Brooks

Fashion Walk of Fame

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

1. Donald Brooks Marker

Inscription. Donald Brooks was one of the most important American designers in the twentieth century. He began his fashion career in the 1950s working for other companies before launching his own line in 1965. His designs, which featured uncluttered silhouettes, bold colors and large graphic patterns, garnered accolades and three Coty Awards. Later, Brooks became a costumer for both film and stage; he won an Emmy Award and was nominated for a Tony and an Oscar.

Erected 2011.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 45.238′ N, 73° 59.304′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Garment District. It was on Seventh Avenue. This marker is located in the sidewalk on east side of Seventh Avenue between West 38th Street and West 39th Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 535 Seventh Avenue, New York NY 10018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in New York City.

It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. within walking distance of this location: Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer nearby. Rudi Gernreich (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Ralph Rucci (was

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a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Halston (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Ralph Lauren (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Claire McCardell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Fashion Walk of Fame (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Norman Norell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Calvin Klein (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Perry Ellis (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Diane von Furstenberg (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Bill Blass (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Willi Smith (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Geoffrey Beene (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Lilly Daché (was about 400 feet

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

2. Donald Brooks Marker

away but has been confirmed missing); Mainbocher (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Stephen Burrows (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This marker, and all other markers in the series, are currently (July 2020) missing. A 2019 posting on the Garment District Alliance website says “The Walk of Fame has been removed for redesign”.

Also see . . . Donald Brooks. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. fashion designer

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3. Donald Brooks

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.