With his mononym, unmistakable style and Studio 54 all-nighters, Halston continues to intrigue even 34 years after his death. The self-made American designer has been the subject of multiple books and the Netflix series “Becoming Halston” with Ewan McGregor, and now a one-man play about his life is being developed. Written by Raffael Pacitti, “Mister … Read more
Imprisoned former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is reportedly being treated for chronic myeloid leukemia at Rikers Island. Weinstein has faced multiple sexual misconduct charges over the past seven years. After several women including celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow and Rose McGowan accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and mistreatment, their public outcry sparked the #MeToo … Read more
Nothing stokes interest in period fashion quite like a hot new series and the ’60s are what’s currently dominating TV screens and, perhaps, closets. “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” brought forth the ladylike skirt suit as the latest incarnation of stealth wealth, and now “Palm Royale” is fueling a resurgence in the decade’s groovier side, … Read more
Michael Kors was greeted with rousing applause from a crowd of 850 people Monday at Graham Chapel at Washington University in St. Louis. His Q&A with Derek Blasberg, a St. Louis-born journalist, was part of the “Speaking of Fashion” series that is presented by the St. Louis Fashion Fund in partnership with Washington University in St. … Read more
Halston once said, “You’re only as good as the people you dress,” and Ken Downing is eyeing those with deeper pockets. In his third season as creative director, Downing is evolving the Xcel-owned brand’s price position for fall 2024, further bolstering its contemporary image. “When the stores are coming in, they’re asking for things that … Read more
Newark, N.J., might not be synonymous with fashion, but a new exhibition aims to change that. The Newark Museum of Art unveils “The Story of Newark Fashion: Atelier to Runway” Wednesday to highlight 11 fashion designers with Newark connections. On view through June 2, the show is the museum’s first that focuses on contemporary fashion, … Read more
A celebration of life is being planned for Doris Yaffe, a former Saks Fifth Avenue executive who wove activism into her work decades before it was fashionable to do so. Yaffe, 94, died of natural causes in her Lewis Wharf apartment in Boston on Dec. 7, according to Jacob Abrams, Yaffe’s great nephew. As much … Read more
