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 Read more

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 Read more

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... Read more