Halston

Fashion Designer

Initially a milliner for Bergdorf Goodman (and, famously, Jacqueline Kennedy), Roy Halston Frowick launched his eponymous womenswear label in 1968, buoyed by his friendships with a number of socialites and celebrities. The label became noted for its luxurious but minimalist, modern designs such as heavyweight cashmere evening dresses, ultrasuede wrap coats, and simple jersey sarongs. Halston expanded to include menswear and perfume in 1975. In its heyday, the label was known for A-list clientele including Lauren Bacall, Bianca Jagger, Liza Minnelli, and Liz Taylor. Newsweek dubbed Halston 'the best designer in America' in 1972,

Following the sale of his label and subsequent death in 1990, Halston was revived in autumn 2008 by Harvey Weinstein, Jimmy Choo’s Tamara Mellon, and stylist Rachel Zoe. The first collection, designed by Marco Zanini was shown in New York in February 2008. Halston was then led by London-based designer Marios Schwab with creative input on the 'Halston Heritage' line from actress Sarah Jessica Parker. Schwab, Weinstein and Parker all left the company in 2011.

In late 2011, the brand's owners brought in Ben Malka, former president of BCBG, to continue the Halston Heritage business as chairman and CEO. Malka enlisted the help of Marie Mazelis, the former creative director of Max Azria and Hervé Léger, to spearhead the re-launch of the contemporary line.

Initially a milliner for Bergdorf Goodman (and, famously, Jacqueline Kennedy), Roy Halston Frowick launched his eponymous womenswear label in 1968, buoyed by his friendships with a number of socialites and celebrities. The label became noted for its luxurious but minimalist, modern designs such as heavyweight cashmere evening dresses, ultrasuede wrap coats, and simple jersey sarongs. Halston expanded to include menswear and perfume in 1975. In its heyday, the label was known for A-list clientele including Lauren Bacall, Bianca Jagger, Liza Minnelli, and Liz Taylor. Newsweek dubbed Halston 'the best designer in America' in 1972,

Following the sale of his label and subsequent death in 1990, Halston was revived in autumn 2008 by Harvey Weinstein, Jimmy Choo’s Tamara Mellon, and stylist Rachel Zoe. The first collection, designed by Marco Zanini was shown in New York in February 2008. Halston was then led by London-based designer Marios Schwab with creative input on the 'Halston Heritage' line from actress Sarah Jessica Parker. Schwab, Weinstein and Parker all left the company in 2011.

In late 2011, the brand's owners brought in Ben Malka, former president of BCBG, to continue the Halston Heritage business as chairman and CEO. Malka enlisted the help of Marie Mazelis, the former creative director of Max Azria and Hervé Léger, to spearhead the re-launch of the contemporary line.

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