Kevan Hall
Kevan Hall | |
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| Born | 1957 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Known for | Celebrity red carpet gowns; Design and creative director at Halston (1997–2000) |
Kevan Hall (born 1957 in Detroit, Michigan) is a distinguished American fashion designer, celebrated for his celebrity red carpet gowns and his role as design and creative director at Halston from 1997 to 2000. In 2001, he introduced his own label, Kevan Hall Signature, which offers couture eveningwear, women's prêt-à-porter suits, accessories, and upscale home decor items. His creations have been favored by notable figures such as Anne Hathaway, Naomi Campbell, Celine Dion, Michelle Obama, Vanessa Williams, Charlize Theron, and Viola Davis. In 2018, Hall collaborated with costume designer Ruth E. Carter to establish the non-profit organization Black Design Collective.
Early life and education
Hall was born in 1975 in Detroit, Michigan as the youngest sibling among three children; his brother is actor and director Vondie Curtis-Hall. He developed an ambition to pursue fashion design by the age of seven. Hall attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles, where he also met his future wife, Deborah.
Career
Hall's career began under the mentorship of Los Angeles-based sportswear designer Harriet Selwyn. He launched Kevan Hall Couture in 1983, with his collections carried by prestigious retailers including Neiman Marcus, Saks, Lord & Taylor, and Bergdorf Goodman. Between Fall 1998 and Spring 2000, he revitalized the Halston brand as its Design and Creative Director.
In 2002, Hall unveiled his signature ready-to-wear line known as Kevan Hall Collection. His Fall/Winter 2022 collection titled Trading Post was distinguished by its incorporation of regional textiles highlighted with blackened gold and copper metallic tones, inspired by maritime trade and luxury.
His designs have adorned Hollywood celebrities such as Salma Hayek, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Katherine Heigl, and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Hall has appeared on television programs including Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, styling Kimora Lee Simmons for Vogue’s Met Gala; America’s Next Top Model, where his Spring 2009 collection served as a runway challenge; as well as on shows like Inside Edition, Extreme Makeover, and E!'s Fashion Police, offering insights into fashion trends.
In 2024, Hall launched a pop-up store in Cannes coinciding with the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival. His Spring 2024 Collection, Côte d'Azur, drew inspiration from French artist Sonia Delaunay and the aesthetics of the French Riviera.
Honors
Kevan Hall has received numerous accolades recognizing his design excellence and influence within the fashion industry. Following his graduation from FIDM, he was awarded the Peacock Award for Outstanding Fashion Design. The NAACP honored him as Great American Designer in 1989, while Life & Style Magazine named him Stylemaker of the Year in 2005. Additionally, he was recognized as Designer of the Year at the 47th Annual Gold Coast Fashion Awards in 2002.