Ultrasuede - In Search of Halston

Synopsis

Halston, with his signature fabric ultrasuede, was America’s first celebrity designer. At his pinnacle Halston sold his business and his name for a large sum of money but this couldn’t protect him from the loss of control, both professionally and personally. Unable to use the very name he had turned into a global brand he dropped out of sight. His death from AIDS a few years later was final evidence of the end of an era, but Halston’s glorious clothes, still worn on the red carpet today, and his concept of designer as brand name, prove that he was a true visionary. This documentary combines archival footage and an array of interviews with various witnesses and survivors of Halston’s empire.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2011

Subjects

Business studies; Design

Keywords

business firms; fashion design; fashion industries; Halston

Credits

Director

Whitney Sudler-Smith

Contributor

Halston

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£8.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

92 minutes

Year

2011

Distributor

Name

Drakes Avenue

Web

http://www.vervepics.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7436 8001

Address

c/o Verve Pictures
Kenilworth House
79/80 Margaret Street
London
W1W 8TA

 

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