The Brand
Halston is one of American fashion's most iconic names — a house built on the philosophy that luxury lives in simplicity. Fluid silhouettes, impeccable fabrication, and restrained sophistication defined the brand's DNA. Working there as an Assistant Designer early in my career meant learning to design with discipline: every detail had to earn its place, and surface design had to serve the garment, not compete with it.
The Work
My contributions to Halston's seasonal RTW collections spanned both woven and knit categories — from concept development through technical execution. I created CAD prints and embroideries designed to honor the house's heritage of understated glamour while remaining relevant to a contemporary RTW customer.
The Orchid Print
The Orchid Print was developed as a surface design for the collection's fluid, draped silhouettes — the kind of garment Halston built its legacy on. The motif was chosen for its organic elegance: orchids carry a sense of luxury without ostentation, which aligned precisely with the brand's point of view. The print was designed to move beautifully in motion — critical for the bias-cut and draped pieces it was intended for — with a scale and color palette calibrated to feel rich rather than decorative.
