Halston with models (1977) showcasing his signature; minimalist style.
Halston with his muse, Liza Minelli
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Simple construction defined Halston. The success of his ultrasuede shirt dress inspired Halston to use ultrasuede in other collections and in various goods.
Halston’s personal inspiration came from his beliefs about fashion. He felt that fashion was not made by designers, but by “fashionable people.” Being a master at detail, cut and finishing, he avoided zippers and buttons and developed geometric designs of draping on the body.
His work is compared to the minimalism concept in American art. He was inspired by painter Wassily Kandinsky and illustrated this through his prints with soft-edged zigzags, circles and rectangles. Halston was also inspired by Japanese designs when he visited Japan in 1980 and created a hand-printed silk georgette evening dress.
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