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Brooks LTD
Snow Blossom Dress Inspired by Denver Botanic Gardens
One of my favorite projects within the last few years was having the honor of being chosen to design a garment that was inspired by the Conservatory at the Denver Botanic Gardens. A colleague of mine, Mona Lucero invited me to participate. The project was out of my...
A Unique Handmade Wedding Dress for a Second-Time Bride
It is always my pleasure to create a woman’s dream dress for a special occasion, and in this case my client was lucky enough to find the ‘right’ man later in life. Meet Jody, a mature second-time bride who married her sweetheart earlier this year. She came to me after...
A Custom Wedding Dress Designed for Sarah
Sarah had initially tried shopping in several bridal dress shops and couldn't find the right style she was looking for, but then she found me! She wanted a wedding dress with a retro feeling, possibly something made of silk shantung with pockets, some lace, and...
One Design, Multiple Lifestyles
One of the things I love most about fashion is how one fun and beautiful fabric can be used in a variety of women's wardrobes. Over the last 40 years, I have experimented with several different clothing categories to brand my company with, from bridal gowns and mother...
Behind the Scenes: Design Process for Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show
Periodically I have the opportunity to create a collection of designs for a Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show. The last show was done in October 2018 for Cancer League of Colorado. Each model was fitted into a garment of my choosing based on body types and...
Brooks LTD is Featured in Cherry Creek Now Magazine
I'm excited to announce that we've been published! In today's world of social media and many ways of reaching the local community, I am honored to be included in the latest print issue of Cherry Creek Now Magazine, with one of my dress designs featured on the cover!...
Dior Exhibit at the Denver Art Museum
If you haven’t already heard, Dior: From Paris to the World is currently exhibiting in my hometown of Denver, Colorado — and it will be the only place in the U.S. to house the show! I’ve been anxiously waiting to see this exhibit come to life. I recently attended the...
Found a Fabric You Love? Collaborate with a Fashion Designer!
Whether you have found a beautiful piece of fabric while traveling, or you've discovered and quickly fallen in love with a textile and you aren't sure what to do with it, this scenario can make for the perfect opportunity to collaborate with a fashion designer, such...
Brooks’ Favorite Fabrics to Use for Fashion Design
Fabrics are the essential driving force for all of my clothing designs. As a designer, I like challenges and change. Fabrics allow me to experiment with both change and a good challenge, since there are always new trends and every new collection or custom design is...
