Halston Article In People Magazine

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

In the new issue with Alex Trebek on the cover. Article is on page 76.

It mentions the new Halston documentary which is playing in select theaters, I'm sure it will be available soon for home viewing.

The article talks about how he was a trailblazer for mass market brands by high end designers. In 1982 he became the first designer to do that by designing a line for JC Penney. Bergdorf Goodman and other prestigious stores dropped his luxury line, claiming that the JC Penney collection diminished the elegance of his brand.

Sadly after that happened he fell into a downward spiral and became addicted to cocaine. Even using it openly at work. He began turning in designs later and later to JC Penney which led to an explosive showdown with the executives who owned his company. They kicked him out and the brand continued without his input.

He was only 57 when he died of AIDS in 1990.

"Never let the facts get in the way of a good story"

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

The Halstonettes-his go to group of models. Cameron Silver always uses that term to describe the QVC H by Halston customers.

"Never let the facts get in the way of a good story"

jellyBEAN · ‎04-03-2010

I would definitely watch a movie/program on this if it were to be shown on TV. I'm fascinated by some of these famous clothing designers and enjoy learning about their history and how they came up with their ideas. Not just Halston, but Chanel (read her bio), Lagerfeld, Galiano, Dior, McQueen, etc...

Interesting that he had his go-to group of models. Much like Versace w/his supermodels - Cindy, Christy, Linda, Claudia, etc...

Must be an interesting world they live in. I will try and pick up a copy of this magazine.

Flowers are nature's way of laughing

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

I Googled his Halston III line at JC Penney. Here are some of the ads and a couple of the pieces that people were selling on sites like Etsy and Poshmark

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"Never let the facts get in the way of a good story"

CatsyCline · ‎07-24-2013

I subscribed to W back in 1980/81 and i remember the editor (John Fairchild) used to skewer Halston and Bill Blass for "selling out".

I was an aspiring fashion illustrator so W and WWD were key for inspiration.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

He was so talented....sad the way it turned out for him. He probably lived more in his shortened life than most people live long life.

The highs and lows of the fashion world. One minute your in....the next you are out.

nova · ‎03-09-2010

He was definitely ahead of his time looking to market high-fashion in a more affordable way to the rest of the public. I would say he was a trailblazer!