Halston: Love, Drugs, Disco, and a License to Sell/ Chris Royer on Halston vintage fashion style

Hello The Way We Wore Fans,
Here is part two of Doris' interview with the fabulous Chris Royer, who details her relationship with Halston and her work alongside colleagues Elsa Peretti, Joe Eula, and Naeem Khan. Royer has had an amazing career in fashion and continues to act as a consultant on Halston related projects, including the current Netflix series by Ryan Murphy.
Please follow @chrisroyercollections on Instagram for information on Halston her extensive archive.
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www.nytimes.com/2019/05/24/fa...
www.amazon.com/Battle-Versail...
www.amazon.com/Halston-2001-0...
www.amazon.com/Halston-Americ...
www.amazon.com/Simply-Halston...
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[@colleenhanley7671]

I was a high school student working at JCPennys in the early 1980 ‘s. Having a piece of Affordable Halston fashion back then meant a lot and opened up the world of fashion for me. The path of Halstons career changed in a way he did not foresee. But he influenced so many people who still admire his talent he is remembered and loved.

[@MontagZoso]

Well said. 👍❤️

[@Eric-kf6dy]

It's hard not to walk away from a discussion of Halston and not feel a bit sad. Thank you for showcasing his artistic genius and the kindness of the man.

[@ellenolenska9141]

I am nearly the same age as Chris and I am blown away by her memory of these events, conversations, details. She obviously didn’t get caught up in drug culture of those times. She is a delightful person.

[@andrepereira5735]

We definitely need a book from this bright woman. Her thoughts and memories are accute and insightful.

[@denisedooley6904]

Her first person knowledge is amazing. I hope she writes a book.

[@michaelp6420]

Thank You ...HALSTON and an amazing insight of a designer

[@marcuevas]

Amazing!!! Thank you Doris for this delightful episodes. PLEASE give us more of this kind. You are the best....

[@rodmaxd]

This was fantastic, we are lucky to hear these stories from the source! Thank you!

[@MaryC546]

Thank you for these videos on the Halston era. I enjoyed going back in time with you and sharing an appreciation of the fashion, style inspiration, and culture of that period. Well done!

[@thewaywewore7371]

You are so welcome!

[@sampomarjomaa6410]

Thank you for these videos! You are doing important historical and cultural work while entertaining us 💙

[@lynnhart3712]

Great interview. Thanks for letting her talk and share her stories at her own pace. Rather than over talking her and making the questions and the questioner the focus. What a wealth of information.

[@danhicks6027]

Great interview it’s so important to hear these stories. It’s becoming a lost art

[@maroru7577]

OMG!!! Amazing stories.

[@jacknjill3000]

Wow and what a great episode on Halston and the interview. This segment took me back to the start of my fashion love in the early 80’s and how incredible and exciting fashion was for so many back then. How having a look took work and lots of imagination and discovering what came next that was the new big thing.

[@jacknjill3000]

Also, back in the 80’s, most of the designer clothes were made for the rich and famous. So we were the first generation that were met rich or famous but loved fashion. So when we went into a high end boutique, many of us were looked down on by the sales ppl. Bc what they were used to as customers were the waspy white clientele. We didn’t fit the typical ppl. that wore and could afford designer clothes We weren’t rich but we knew our label and would save all our money to buy that clause Montana jacket that costed $1500. in 1982. We also were going to the disco and clubs and wore the more racy pieces the rich and famous would dare to wear. Why many designer in the 90’s took the inspiration from the night clubs and the working class streets and fashion turned around for the first time, instead the other way around. We couldn’t buy everything we wanted, but me and my friend ma managed to get the high profile pieces and our group were the most fashionable in SF back in the 80’s wearing out designer clothes to seedy nightclubs in the Tenderloin. Yeah, we took fashion to a level that was not done before. Poor but we had a vision and drive and many of those friends ended up getting into the fashion business. One became the head merchandiser for Wilkes Bashford for about 8 years. Wilkes was the ultimate men’s designer store and we would get an item or 2 at their sales, starting from when we were 18 years old. The first store to bring in many new designer like Issey Miyake and Versace.

[@bdearmond]

wow, Wow, WOW! SO much insight - So little time. Priceless!

[@Muertenoir]

It's not easy to be an artistic genius AND also be a savvy businessman. I really feel for Halston because you can just see how immensely talented he was. At the same time, though, he was ahead of his time with the licensing and the lower priced lines from a high end fashion house, because now we see it all the time. Like the Missoni for Target line, or Kenzo/Versace/etc for H&M. Designers like Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, and Calvin Klein ended up slapping their names on EVERYTHING and flourished. I feel that Halston would have been able to do so much more had he been afforded the time.

[@theresagonzalez250]

but in the end he did not own his name

[@ruthtomalin7769]

A gorgeous episode Doris. I love the depth of your knowledge and gentle humility. I appreciate the way you allow your guest to speak without interruption. Thank you, from a style lover from England.

[@roblucia8800]

I really liked your insights about Halston. Great Video!

[@Toodle.Pipp001]

What an absolute treat, thank you so much, Chris, Doris and team 💜

[@vtupakkokirjautuu]

I saw Halston on Netflix - this interview gave so much insight into the real Halston! Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone! Chris is a star!

[@MontagZoso]

You should watch the Halston doc on Amazon Prime. You would love it. It’s called Halston. 😉

[@julietteyork6293]

You’re a great interviewer, Dolores.🌷

[@Brsbeach]

I'm beyond impreed! i must have nearlky every media available about him and yet so many things Chris mentioned was new to me! Thank you so much- Chris and, Pat Cleveland and Karen B are treasures in the memories of Halston World- I can't thank you enough!!

[@thewaywewore7371]

Thank you for your very enthusiastic and generous comments! Glad this video served its purpose. I appreciate your interest!! Doris

[@andyroo9381]

This interview was so insightful. To listen to someone who knew Halston so well is a gift. Her stories left me imagining what it would have been like to be in the middle of it all. Chris Royer was lucky and is still lucky to have been a part of it.

[@yoyoli6985]

Halston was before my time but I think Netflix got it wrong. Should have focused more on the design and a little less scandal. Great interview.

[@karenkaler187]

I have absolutely loved this Halston series. Thank you for bringing us this study.

[@dorisreed6268]

Thanks for putting this together. Very enlightening. Keep 'em coming.

[@TheDressUpMom]

Really enjoyed both episodes especially since I watched the Netflix series which left me feeling sad. These interviews gave me a different perspective for which I’m grateful. I remember wearing the perfume back in the day. Now to find a Halston garment I can wear. 😘

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

glad chris talked on so many things. she's right, the stories squeeze everything in but so much happened over a time. thankyou, doris! a treat to know about naeem, cousteau, rucci...

[@hautepinkrae8084]

Beautiful piece! Thank You!

[@kismet2354]

Bravo! What an amazingly informative vlog! Here’s hoping for more of such glorious presentations💐

[@rfm1610]

Amazing two part on Halston, LOVE LOVE LOVE Chris. The stories were Amazing

[@iandouglas6087]

I love and enjoy each of your videos. I even rewatch them just in case I miss something or want to strengthen my designer/fashion history knowledge. I had herd the name Halston mentioned a few times on Project Runway but wasn't familiar with him or his legacy so I began to research him through KZbin videos, magazine articles, documentaries, the Netflix series and now thankfully these 2 episodes 🙂 I hope you're able to do more Halston episodes with another member of his team in the future.

[@thewaywewore7371]

Thanks so much! Doris

[@andrewstiller1662]

What a remarkable history. Thank you for making available to us.

[@davidchanc8665]

Thank you so much for your video and thanks to Chris royer and you are correct she's a true champion and a loyal friend there should be more in this world that will speak about someone's talents without tearing them down for their faults Halstoni was a true genius

[@chente_ochun5559]

Appreciate this so much! Lots of beautiful history💛 Love this part 2 made my Friday!:)

[@karenkaler187]

Thank you Doris Richards this was wonderful. I have been looking and looking for part two and finally got it!! I loved Halston's silhouettes, my Neen loved the perfume. The 2 part series was wonderful. Thank you once again. I hope your recovery is going well.

[@julietteyork6293]

Raymond 🌷

[@evettewalker1133]

Awesome thank you for sharing Shalom 🕊

[@Varkalis1]

Thank you Doris. Excellent!

[@Alexis-sm9xk]

Love you Doris!!

[@franmaffia4065]

Such a treat. Thanks Doris!

[@discobean54]

One of my wishes in life if I could do anything, would be to have a chance to go back in time and be a fly on the wall and follow everyone around why just listen to these conversations, hang out, etc. It's all era and culture I've been obsessed with since I was 14.

[@EnergizeVitalize]

Always thoughts up…. Always insightful and educational! Thank you 🙏💓

[@JennieGirlsCloset]

Fantastic series.

[@ovh992]

AMAZING! His clothing still hold up!

[@thewaywewore7371]

Absolutely.

[@sandyneino4219]

Thankyou for sharing! She was so informative...

[@felixvandriem1515]

Thank you for this insight into Halston. When I started my carreer in fashion I did a lot of custom apparel in Ultrasuede. It was rather tricky to work with but once I got the hang of it; it became my 'bread & butter' money! I would like to add a suggestion, for the 'makers' out there, maybe you could do some in-depth discussion on the construction of some of the more interesting pieces. Maybe you could interview a curator of fashion. I like to see the surface embellishments or the cut of a garment up-close.

[@Cat-gi5kp]

Awesome stories! Thank you Doris.

[@silverwebb8691]

Amazing one! Thank you!!!

[@nathanfarias5779]

Chris ty so much .. she should run an Ig account just putting up clear photos of his exquisite designs ..

[@AnthonyDonohue]

Wonderful interview! thank you so much!

[@Fashionand]

We’ll done Doris & Chris! Great interview!

[@surejack5]

Part 3, please.

[@Travis-li2mz]

You should do a episode about how to preserve some of these Amazon pieces

[@mckenziejoie2242]

Great, informative show. Ask her if she remembers the Polis model from your Paramount show on episode about closet w Bes Bens hat lady, etc. Closet that kept on giving. I saw doc called Halston fon Amazon Prima. in one of his early shows showing dresses cut from crazy good patterns and cut w one seam in mostly silk organza on the bias, Iswear I saw that Polish model w huge stacked blonde hair w a flip. Ask this Haltonette if she remembers her. I think it was a show prior to the “Halstonette” entourage, def in first half of doc. Love this episode.Get to watch first one now XoXo Doris oh my friend is from Marin County and a designer. I told her about your show!!! Loves, loves.

[@j.michaelstewart5389]

Great interview!

[@maxlinder5262]

She should write a book .......

[@janewhite6858]

Amazing fashion and stories, the way it all weaves together...so true that contemporary designers owe so much to Halston...I like Annette Gortz, so influenced by Halston...especially the leather coats and dresses, all of it really...Great Show!

[@cameront3596]

Stellar interview. Thank you.

[@kikidee3204]

Thank you x

[@JoseDiaz-ic5vb]

Awesome 🤩

[@craigparham7992]

Doris - Your looking healthy and fabulous (As always) Kisses from Australia

[@lisahawes5329]

What a privilege, amazing. Thank you 🙏

[@rafaelagarcia8309]

Classic Americana. I loved it. I remember seeing Halton commercial and wondering if I could fit into a dress. In 79 I was 14 years old and love make up and fashion. I loved the wrap around dress then and now.

[@chicagosusieq8548]

Fantastic interview!👏👏👏

[@adelaidemorningstar1870]

Great information and interview 🌸

[@tellemomma9780]

FANTASTIC! Learned so much! Thank you!

[@Catbooks]

This was very interesting. I wasn't aware of Halston's many unique techniques until watching this. He was a genius and what a wonderful thing to hear Chris's stories and details of the man and the time. I have to ask. Is that a Bonnie Cashin you're wearing?

[@b.mcknight8686]

❤️❤️❤️

[@SiningBride]

Great content 👍🙌🏼

[@rebekahfisher8585]

I’m having a Quiana knit / invisible zipper flashback.

[@modtomodern]

Cocaine and bad company? That sounds like every fun 70's memory I have and treasure.

[@andyzamora584]

Loved this! Would like to see now s presentation of Stephen Sprouse ❤️

[@davidandre4244]

We had Fabrice Simon who created a lot of beaded dresses for celebrities such as Diana Ross, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick. He was born in Haiti, and mostly of the dresses were beaded in Haiti.

[@thewaywewore7371]

I love Fabrice and have had the pleasure of buying and selling some spectacular examples of his work. He should get more attention for the level of work that he did. Really art pieces! Thanks for commenting David. Doris

[@susprime7018]

Yes, the cashmere is lovely.

[@umeshvaghjiani822]

She loves to talk LOL. But I do love hearing these stories.

[@stevenball5397]

Strikking is the name for Norwegian knitwear

[@mauriciolasch]

❤️‍🔥

[@aidenlynch4611]

I saw Violet Chachki bought the iconic gold beaded Gypsy Rose Lee gown! I still remember how I was obsessed with that gown when I saw Dita Von Teese try it on!

[@province312]

The structure of petticoat of the 50’s I been crafting the full skirt for much younger age the seems to loving along with sparkle like sequin which layer organza over to give a softer touch. But it the how to or how they created the 50’s petticoat that have my interest what I craft is very, very full so like the Beauty and the Beast’s Belle’s ball gown dress for a very young lady about 6 does not need a hoop skirt.

[@zaainamahvishjammeho1599]

🌹❣🛍

[@mantronixtube]

so i have a couple of dresses that look exactly like the ones where the models are spinning around...specifically the one with spaghetti straps. they are gorgeous but made for someone pretty tall :D there isn't a label. i bought them 20 years ago in a thrift store in vegas. is it possible they are halston???

[@pmoneywest8099]

She didn't mention that Bergdorf had dropped all of HALSTON products aswell . 👗👘👠🚫 NY major Retailer

[@surejack5]

Your knowledge of fashion/fabric/etc. is seemingly encyclopedic.

[@LannieLord]

Halston 111 looks to be as important as Jaws 3.

[@jolynnwhite7946]

Your programs is so interesting even scintillating 🏳️‍🌈🦹🏾‍♂️🧕🏿👍😍

[@jeffpagan7735]

Such genius, that cocaine... it's a hell of a drug.

[@jolynnwhite7946]

Given a new day he would as will succeed fabulous designer🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🦹🏾‍♂️🧕🏿👌🏾👍

[@whatadollslife]

yes ...oral history ....yes

[@LannieLord]

I only wish Halston put more creativity into his fragrances. They were pretty ordinary .

[@jolynnwhite7946]

The idea of opulence appealed to the middle class aspiring to couture the love of fashion instead of humanity is vested in the appreciation of beauty clothing as much as environment . 🥰🦹🏾‍♂️🧕🏿👌🏾