Halston F/W 08.09 NYC

[chloehandbags]

Originally Posted by Gaultier_Bandit

I wanted a little more glitz Studio 54 Halston...

Yes, I was hoping (and assuming) that's what we were going to get, too.

[rangerrick14]

I feel in the minority who like it. I don't know if it's the Halston name that might be influencing me or maybe I might just like the aesthetic. It feels very much in the vein of Halstonesque simple but beautiful wearable American Sportswear. They did suprise me by not being Full tilt campy 70's Halston. Which I was afraid of. These clothes will sell and get them ready to put together a special colorfull spring collection. For now these clothes are agile and lovelly. Congrats Rachel and Zanini

[DuTTyRoCK112]

I agree that this is very Jil Sander, but with a touch of Bottega and St. John even, in the daywear and it's layering. Halston was simple, but it was fun. You wanted to skip around in the daywear and boogie down in the dresses. This collection inspires none of the two. Another problem is the presentation. I understand not wanting to send out an army of Bianca Jaggers, but the minimal everything is a bit of a problem for me. It really washes some girls out and makes some of the bland pieces in terms of cut and color even less interesting.

That said, I do think there is some promise. Marco nailed a few of the dresses, such as the grey toga-like dress on Liya and that long pale blue wrap-waist dress. I even really love the orange skirt suit; I think it's quintessentially Halston and very easy. Some of the layering is frighteningly matronly, while others are far too Calvin Klein with the minimal silhouettes and the palette.

[MissMagAddict]

Originally Posted by Meg

I feel it's quite a literal interpretation of Halston. Like the highwaisted orange pants I don't think it's bad by any means but it just doesn't have that edge that Halston had

Yes...I agree Meg & that's exactly what he said in the NY Times article:

With this collection, I’ve tried not to over-design, I want simple, well-made clothes that connect with Halston’s approach in the early 1970s, when a lot of his things were made on the bias and with relatively few cuts.

He did exactly just that & actually this collection is a bit of a relief on my eyes after seeing so many prints this week

[fashionite]

This is pretty much what I would have expected.. I don't hate it, but I'm not obsessed. In general though I think they did a great collection, and really kept the Halston name in mind. They're trying to carry on the tradition, not turn it into Gucci or Versace. I think it was a great choice to go with all solids, no patterns. The gowns are gorgeous especially the white one.

[softgrey]

i am predicting that these are the two dresses that net-a-porter will put for sale tomorrow...


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[disco54]

its soothing to look at , after all the fur, stupid hats and berets, tacky prints thats for sure

[Spike413]

Well, it's nothing like I was expecting. I know it would have been cliche to do the glamour thing, but I think that's what most NY fashion is truly lacking, edgy, sleek, sophistication and a healthy dose of sensuality. This is in the same vein as Jil Sander and Calvin Klein, except they both have those details that make it desirable and original.

This isn't bad, but it's kind of boring. The colors aren't really helping it either, it's either those muddy shades of taupe or super saturated 70's colors. It was a golden opportunity, a star making kind of moment, but it fell flat.

In trying to avoid being literal or overly referential, he kind of sacrificed the joy and appeal of it all.

There are beautiful pieces to be found, but I was hoping for much more.

[disco54]

i will say this , he kept with the early 70s halston minimalism and modernized it up but though its not the best , its pretty good and he isnt like another Frida , who does her own **** and deviates from the house aesthetic , so he kept true to that

[espritDEcouture]

The pieces are very light and fluid and I like the mostly monochromatic palette but I'm not too excited about this collection. It's fine.

[dizzytacks]

floundering already...

[caliboy672180]

Originally Posted by chloehandbags

Yes, I was hoping (and assuming) that's what we were going to get, too.

i think a lot of people wanted/ expected this. but he would have been CRUCIFIED if he did. i guess its one of thoes your damned if you do (give 'em studio 54), damned if u dont (simple pre studio 54 halston).

[nyc_art_style]

Originally Posted by coolasfcuk1010

Too much cameltoe and fug.Did Rachel Zoe really make this?

i have to admit that when i read this i went back to look for the cameltoe.

there are a few nice pieces but overall, its not my style.

[DuTTyRoCK112]

Originally Posted by softgrey

i am predicting that these are the two dresses that net-a-porter will put for sale tomorrow...


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...which is odd because those are what the public will see as the "new" Halston, and although I think the first shirt dress is okay, that gown has nothing to do with Halston as I know it. I figured they would sell something classical to tap into people's pre-conceived notions of Halston.

[the-smiths]

****, Halston is such a classic, it will never go out of style.

I only like that one jumpsuit.

The rest is hideous and an insult to the name Halston.