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|label_name = Kevan Hall, Kevan Hall Sport
|label_name = Kevan Hall, Kevan Hall Sport
|occupation = Fashion designer
|occupation = Fashion designer
|website = http://www.kevanhalldesigns.com/, http://www.kevanhallsport.com/
|website = [http://www.kevanhalldesigns.com/ kevanhalldesigns.com/]

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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kevan was born in Detroit, Michigan, the youngest of three children; his brother is [[Vondie Curtis-Hall]], the actor and director; he also has a sister named Sherrie.
Kevan was born in Detroit, Michigan, the youngest of three children; his brother is [[Vondie Curtis-Hall]], the actor and director.<!-- IF SHERRIE ISN'T FAMOUS, MENTIONING HER DOESN'T REALLY PROVIDE THE READER WITH ANY USEFUL INFO -->


By the age of seven, Kevan knew he wanted to be a fashion designer. He attended the [[Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising]] in Los Angeles, where he met his wife, Debbie.<ref> [http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jul/09/news/cl-54188] LA Times </ref>.
By the age of seven, Kevan knew he wanted to be a fashion designer. He attended the [[Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising]] in Los Angeles, where he met his wife, Debbie.<ref> [http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jul/09/news/cl-54188] LA Times </ref>.


==Career==
==Career==
Hall started his fashion career as an assistant to L.A. sportswear designer [[Harriet Selwyn]]. In 1983, he founded Kevan Hall Couture, selling to luxury retailers including [[Neiman Marcus]], Saks, and [[Bergdorf Goodman]]. In 1997, Kevan Hall was asked to provide the creative talent to reinvigorate Halston, the dormant label famous for dressing [[Jacqueline Kennedy]], [[Lauren Hutton]], [[Lauren Bacall]], [[Elizabeth Taylor]], among other notable names <ref> http://www.januarymagazine.com/artcult/halston.html </ref>. Kevan joined Halston as the Design and Creative Director from Fall 1998 - Spring 2000 and revived the brand to its former glory.
Hall started his fashion career as an assistant to L.A. sportswear designer [[Harriet Selwyn]]. In 1983, he founded Kevan Hall Couture, selling to luxury retailers including [[Neiman Marcus]], Saks, and [[Bergdorf Goodman]]. In 1997, Kevan Hall was asked to provide the creative talent to reinvigorate Halston, the dormant label famous for dressing [[Jacqueline Kennedy]], [[Lauren Hutton]], [[Lauren Bacall]], [[Elizabeth Taylor]], among other notable names <ref> http://www.januarymagazine.com/artcult/halston.html </ref>. Kevan joined Halston as the Design and Creative Director from Fall 1998 - Spring 2000.


In 2002, he launched his own signature ready to wear line, Kevan Hall Collection.{{cn}}
In 2002, he launched his own signature ready to wear line, Kevan Hall Collection.{{cn}}


In January 2014, Hall premiered Kevan Hall SPORT, a lifestyle brand of active wear for women at the annual PGA show in Orlando, Florida<ref> http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/lifestyles/fashion-style/social-golfer-fled-katrina-and-ended-boca-backer-d/ncz3N/ </ref>
In January 2014, Hall premiered Kevan Hall SPORT, a lifestyle brand of active wear for women at the annual PGA show in Orlando, Florida<ref> http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/lifestyles/fashion-style/social-golfer-fled-katrina-and-ended-boca-backer-d/ncz3N/</ref>


Kevan's designs have been worn by [[Selma Hayek]], [[Charlize Theron]], and [[Michelle Obama]]<ref> http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/therootdc/post/designer-kevan-hall-on-weddings-michelle-obama-and-the-women-of-hollywood-in-his-designs/2011/11/09/gIQA9lml8M_blog.html</ref>, among many others.
Kevan's designs have been worn by [[Selma Hayek]], [[Charlize Theron]], and [[Michelle Obama]].<ref> http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/therootdc/post/designer-kevan-hall-on-weddings-michelle-obama-and-the-women-of-hollywood-in-his-designs/2011/11/09/gIQA9lml8M_blog.html</ref>


==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==
Kevan Hall and his designs have been featured on numerous television shows. Hall was featured on [[Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane]] as he dressed [[Kimora Lee Simmons]] for Vogue’s [[Met Gala]] in New York<ref> http://photos.essence.com/galleries/designer-spotlight-kevan-hall/ Essence Designer Spotlight: Kevan Hall </ref>. [[America’s Next Top Model]] featured Hall’s Spring 2009 collection as a runway challenge as he looked on as a guest judge <ref> http://blogs.fidm.com/my_weblog/2009/09/kevan-hall-featured-on-americas-next-top-model.html America's Next Top Model Feature </ref>. [[Adrienne Maloof]] from [[Real Housewives of Beverly Hills]] featured Hall's collection in a fashion show to introduce her new shoe line <ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVxai9CVpdk Kevan Hall RHOBH Fashion Show</ref>
Kevan Hall and his designs have been featured on numerous television shows. Hall was featured on [[Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane]] as he dressed [[Kimora Lee Simmons]] for Vogue’s [[Met Gala]] in New York.<ref> http://photos.essence.com/galleries/designer-spotlight-kevan-hall/ Essence Designer Spotlight: Kevan Hall </ref> [[America’s Next Top Model]] featured Hall’s Spring 2009 collection as a runway challenge as he looked on as a guest judge.<ref> http://blogs.fidm.com/my_weblog/2009/09/kevan-hall-featured-on-americas-next-top-model.html America's Next Top Model Feature </ref> [[Adrienne Maloof]] from [[Real Housewives of Beverly Hills]] featured Hall's collection in a fashion show to introduce her new shoe line.<ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVxai9CVpdk Kevan Hall RHOBH Fashion Show</ref>


Hall has also made guest appearances on other national television shows such as [[Inside Edition]], [[Extreme Makeover]], The Better Half, and E!'s [[Fashion Police]] to discuss current fashion trends on and off the red carpet.
Hall has also made guest appearances on other national television shows such as [[Inside Edition]], [[Extreme Makeover]], The Better Half, and E!'s [[Fashion Police]] to discuss current fashion trends on and off the red carpet.


==Honors==
==Honors==
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Kevan has been recognized throughout his career for his craftmanship and contribution to fashion. After graduating from [[FIDM]], he received the Peacock Award for Outstanding Fashion Design. In 1989, the [[NAACP]] named him the Great American Designer, and in 2005, [[Life & Style]] Magazine named him Stylemaker of the Year <ref> http://www.npr.org/2011/11/10/142211126/kevan-hall-on-why-fashion-matters-in-tough-times</ref>.

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Kevan has been recognized throughout his career for his craftmanship and contribution to fashion. After graduating from [[FIDM]], he received the Peacock Award for Outstanding Fashion Design. In 1989, the NAACP named him the Great American Designer, and in 2005, [[Life & Style]] Magazine named him Stylemaker of the Year <ref> http://www.npr.org/2011/11/10/142211126/kevan-hall-on-why-fashion-matters-in-tough-times</ref>.


==References==
==References==
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Kevan Hall
File:Kevan Hall profile.png
Born
Kevan Hall

Detroit, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
EducationFashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, California
OccupationFashion designer
Label(s)Kevan Hall, Kevan Hall Sport
Websitekevanhalldesigns.com/

Kevan Hall is an American fashion designer best known for his couture red carpet designs and his role as the design and creative director of Halston.

Personal life

Kevan was born in Detroit, Michigan, the youngest of three children; his brother is Vondie Curtis-Hall, the actor and director.

By the age of seven, Kevan knew he wanted to be a fashion designer. He attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, where he met his wife, Debbie.[1].

Career

Hall started his fashion career as an assistant to L.A. sportswear designer Harriet Selwyn. In 1983, he founded Kevan Hall Couture, selling to luxury retailers including Neiman Marcus, Saks, and Bergdorf Goodman. In 1997, Kevan Hall was asked to provide the creative talent to reinvigorate Halston, the dormant label famous for dressing Jacqueline Kennedy, Lauren Hutton, Lauren Bacall, Elizabeth Taylor, among other notable names [2]. Kevan joined Halston as the Design and Creative Director from Fall 1998 - Spring 2000.

In 2002, he launched his own signature ready to wear line, Kevan Hall Collection.[citation needed]

In January 2014, Hall premiered Kevan Hall SPORT, a lifestyle brand of active wear for women at the annual PGA show in Orlando, Florida[3]

Kevan's designs have been worn by Selma Hayek, Charlize Theron, and Michelle Obama.[4]

Kevan Hall and his designs have been featured on numerous television shows. Hall was featured on Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane as he dressed Kimora Lee Simmons for Vogue’s Met Gala in New York.[5] America’s Next Top Model featured Hall’s Spring 2009 collection as a runway challenge as he looked on as a guest judge.[6] Adrienne Maloof from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills featured Hall's collection in a fashion show to introduce her new shoe line.[7]

Hall has also made guest appearances on other national television shows such as Inside Edition, Extreme Makeover, The Better Half, and E!'s Fashion Police to discuss current fashion trends on and off the red carpet.

Honors

Kevan has been recognized throughout his career for his craftmanship and contribution to fashion. After graduating from FIDM, he received the Peacock Award for Outstanding Fashion Design. In 1989, the NAACP named him the Great American Designer, and in 2005, Life & Style Magazine named him Stylemaker of the Year [8].

References

  1. ^ [1] LA Times
  2. ^ http://www.januarymagazine.com/artcult/halston.html
  3. ^ http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/lifestyles/fashion-style/social-golfer-fled-katrina-and-ended-boca-backer-d/ncz3N/
  4. ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/therootdc/post/designer-kevan-hall-on-weddings-michelle-obama-and-the-women-of-hollywood-in-his-designs/2011/11/09/gIQA9lml8M_blog.html
  5. ^ http://photos.essence.com/galleries/designer-spotlight-kevan-hall/ Essence Designer Spotlight: Kevan Hall
  6. ^ http://blogs.fidm.com/my_weblog/2009/09/kevan-hall-featured-on-americas-next-top-model.html America's Next Top Model Feature
  7. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVxai9CVpdk Kevan Hall RHOBH Fashion Show
  8. ^ http://www.npr.org/2011/11/10/142211126/kevan-hall-on-why-fashion-matters-in-tough-times

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