In today’s dash of inspiration (a.k.a. Monday Morning Photos), Fashion School Daily takes a look back at one of the most iconic American designers of the 20th century – Halston. When you hear the name Halston, you immediately think of sexy, sporty American fashion from the 1970s, Studio 54, and Bianca Jagger. Known for his floor-skimming jersey dresses and jumpsuits, Halston created a look that was effortless, while at the same time extravagant.

If only Halston were still around today, he would undoubtedly execute a stellar runway show with all the top models (looks like Alexander Wang took top honors in that category this season) and throw the best after party. Studio 54 anyone?

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Photo Credit: Wist Thorpe

In April 2007, Loulou de la Falaise visited the School of Fashion. She spoke to fashion students, reviewed portfolios and sat front row at the Graduation Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony where she was honored with a Doctor of Humane Letters for her contribution to the world of art and design from Academy of Art University president Dr. Elisa Stephens.

She gave students valuable advice on a panel discussion for the fashion students with Robin Givhan, fashion editor of The Washington Post, Titti Matteoni, editor-in-chief of Fashion magazine in Italy, Ceslie Armstrong, award-winning editor, TV host and editor-in-chief of ceslie.com, Elizabeth Varnell, style director of San Francisco magazine, Charlotte Lurot, director of Bacchus PR in London, and fashion designer Zac Posen.

Loulou de la Falaise was a close friend, muse and designer of Yves Saint Laurent for nearly 30 years. She began as a model for Vogue, designed prints for Halston, and worked on Saint Laurent’s couture and RTW collections building her reputation as a designer. She was born into a highly aristocratic family that would predispose her to a life directed by fashion and art. She was considered one of the best-dressed women in the world. After a thirty-year partnership, Yves Saint Laurent retired and she began her own label in February 2003. Her boutique at 21 rue Cambon was a fanfare of color and rich materials, reflecting her passion for her flower-filled country garden and her travels to far-flung destinations. She created collections of jewelry, ready-to-wear, accessories and decorative objects for the home. Her collections were carried in boutiques and department stores in Tokyo, New York, Casablanca, Toronto, Hong Kong, Brussels, London, Berlin, Geneva, and Zurich. In California, her jewelry retailed at the home store of ‘At Home at Sweet Things’ in Tiburon.

Rest in peace dear friend. You will be missed.

A Still Image from Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston

From October 28-30, enjoy a taste of the Tribeca Film Festival at the Presidio in San Francisco. They will be showing six amazing indie films and are hosting an exclusive after party on opening night. Plus, don’t miss the post-screening Q&A sessions with the filmmakers. Of particular interest to all of us fashion fanatics: there are two screenings of the Halston film Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston, one on Saturday October 29 and another on Sunday October 30. If you haven’t heard of it, it is a fashion film about the rise and fall of Halston and includes some great interviews from Liza Minnelli, Diane Von Furstenberg, André Leon Talley, Anjelica Huston, Bob Colacello, Billy Joel and more.

You have to have an American Express credit card to buy tickets (they are sponsoring the film tour), but the tickets are a steal! Opening-night screening and after-party with cocktails: $12. Weekend shows: $8 per screening (includes complimentary popcorn!). Ticket proceeds will benefit the Tribeca Film Institute. Ticket limit: 8 per screening. Tickets are not tax deductible. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

All screenings are at the The Presidio Theatre in San Francisco:
2340 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123-2610
(415) 776-2388

For the complete schedule and to buy tickets – click here!

It’s official. Sarah Jessica Parker is going to be the president and chief creative officer of Halston.

The fact that she is wearing Halston on the poster of the Sex and the City 2 probably should’ve tipped us off.

“I think this is a brand new kind of business model and it illustrates how serious I am about this position,” said Parker to Women’s Wear Daily. “I think it’s wonderful to feel invested in something.”

What are your thoughts? Is this position deserving? Or could this be a celebrity/designer disaster waiting to happen? (*cough*UngaroLindsayLohan*cough*)