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Marilyn Brooks: Fashion Visionary of Toronto | Toronto News
Marilyn Brooks, the visionary Canadian fashion icon who brought London’s mod energy to Toronto and revolutionized retail as an immersive experience, has died at 93. A self-made pioneer who built everything from design to stores, she opened The Unicorn boutique in 1963 and became a magnet for young fashion lovers. Beyond her own brands, she mentored rising stars like Naomi Shapiro, who credits Brooks with launching her into entrepreneurship. Brooks also helped found a collective for Canadian designers and was honored with a 2022 Order of Canada. Her legacy endures in Toronto’s streets — and in…
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