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Fab Flash: Halston Wants Olivier Theyskens

FabSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:08:29 -0700

UPDATE: Halston reps have shot down rumors of Oliver Theyskens taking over as its next creative director. "Olivier will never, ever happen," said a source. "It's no secret that [the brand] is struggling - they need a designer who can sell lots and lots of clothes, not just get great press."

With just months after showing his last collection for Nina Ricci, Olivier Theyskens might already be headed to a new fashion house. Rumor has it Anne Wintour has coaxed Halston to take on her wunderkind as its new creative director position. However, other sources revealed Halston was considering Narciso Rodriguez or Marios Schwab to take over Marco Zanini's position. Nothing is confirmed, but we all know what Anna wants, Anna gets. We'll keep you posted.

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Fab Flash: Marco Zanini Takes Rein of Rochas

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:00:22 -0800

After striking a deal with Italy’s Gibò Co. SpA, Rochas is back in business with its newly appointed creative director, Marco Zanini. With no time to waste, Zanini is set to show his first 2009 Fall collection for the label in March.

Zanini comes from designing for Versace and Halston. “We feel Zanini has the sensibility to produce a collection with a valid quality/price ratio that will have an artisanal flair,” said Franco Penè, president of Gibo Co. SpA. Are you ready for the new Rochas?

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Fab Flash: Zanini the New Man for Halston

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:29:00 -0700

Marco Zanini, the head designer of women's wear, ready-to-wear, and haute couture at Versace, is joining American brand Halston as creative director, effective after the Spring 2008 Versace show in September. Bonnie Takhar, Halston's CEO, told WWD they were looking for someone who could "pay homage to the heritage of Halston and also bring it into the modern day, with the strength being in... eveningwear and dresses." As creative director, Zanini will oversee the entire product design for the house.

The original Halston passed away in 1990, and the label was relaunched in 1997, and has recently come under new ownership. Zanini's first collection could be unveiled as early as next February. Exciting!

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Halston Swoops Up Marios Schwab

FabSugar — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:52:08 -0700

After much speculation on who would replace Marco Zanini at Halston, the brand has finally chosen its new successor: Marios Schwab. The London-based designer will take over in July and will unveil his first collection, for Fall 2010, in February. "While Halston's DNA is crucial to its future success, I very much wish to move the brand forward and make it relevant for today," said Schwab. "Simple, effortless pieces realized via modern [fabrics] and technology will play a large role in how I will redefine the brand. The clothes will echo the heritage but with a very distinctive, modern feel that is completely new and completely now." Marios will also continue with his own namesake line. An edgy modern Halston? Sounds great to me.

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