Kevan Hall
| Kevan Hall | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Kevan Hall Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Website | http://www.kevanhalldesigns.com http://www.kevanhallsport.com |
Kevan Hall is an American fashion designer best known for his couture red carpet designs and his role as the design and creative director of Halston.
Personal life
Kevan was born in Detroit, Michigan, the youngest of three children; his brother is Vondie Curtis-Hall, the actor and director.
By the age of seven, Kevan knew he wanted to be a fashion designer. He attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, where he met his wife, Debbie.[1]
Career
Hall started his fashion career as an assistant to L.A. sportswear designer Harriet Selwyn. In 1983, he founded Kevan Hall Couture, selling to luxury retailers including Neiman Marcus, Saks, and Bergdorf Goodman. In 1997, Kevan Hall was asked to provide the creative talent to reinvigorate Halston, the dormant label famous for dressing Jacqueline Kennedy, Lauren Hutton, Lauren Bacall, Elizabeth Taylor, among other notable names.[2] Kevan joined Halston as the Design and Creative Director from Fall 1998 - Spring 2000.
In 2002, he launched his own signature ready to wear line, Kevan Hall Collection.
In January 2014, Hall premiered Kevan Hall SPORT, a lifestyle brand of active wear for women, at the annual PGA show in Orlando, Florida.[3]
Kevan's designs have been worn by many Hollywood stars and fashion icons including Salma Hayek, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Katherine Heigl, and Michelle Obama.[4][5]
Exposure
Kevan Hall and his designs have been featured on numerous television shows. Hall was featured on Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane as he dressed Kimora Lee Simmons for Vogue’s Met Gala in New York.[6] America’s Next Top Model featured Hall’s Spring 2009 collection as a runway challenge as he looked on as a guest judge.[7] Adrienne Maloof from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills featured Hall's collection in a fashion show to introduce her new shoe line.[8]
Hall has also made guest appearances on other national television shows such as Inside Edition, Extreme Makeover, The Better Half, and E!'s Fashion Police to discuss current fashion trends on and off the red carpet.
Honors
Kevan has been recognized throughout his career for his craftmanship and contribution to fashion. After graduating from FIDM, he received the Peacock Award for Outstanding Fashion Design. In 1989, the NAACP named him the Great American Designer, and in 2005, Life & Style Magazine named him Stylemaker of the Year.[9]
References
- ↑ Thomas, Barbara. "Kevan Who?". Los Angeles Times Online. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ De Zoysa, Dana. "As Good As the People He Dressed". January Magazine. Phaidon Press. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ Tuckwood, Jan. "'Social golfer' fled Katrina – and ended up in Boca as the backer of a designer's new golf fashion line". Palm Beach Post. Cox Media Group. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ Williams, Erin. "Designer Kevan Hall on weddings, Michelle Obama, and the women of Hollywood in his designs". Washington Post. Washington Post. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ Langenhennig, Susan (October 20, 2010). "Designer Kevan Hall, one of Hollywood's go-to red carpet guys, visits New Orleans". NOLA.COM.
- ↑ http://photos.essence.com/galleries/designer-spotlight-kevan-hall/ Essence Designer Spotlight: Kevan Hall
- ↑ http://blogs.fidm.com/my_weblog/2009/09/kevan-hall-featured-on-americas-next-top-model.html America's Next Top Model Feature
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVxai9CVpdk Kevan Hall RHOBH Fashion Show
- ↑ NPR Staff. "Fashion Matters In Tough Times, Says Top Designer". NPR.com. National Public Radio. Retrieved 15 November 2014.