Posh fashion show

Posh -- no not the Spice Girl -- is the name and style Crystal Hall, a Detroit designer, is giving her latest fashion show.

The 25-year-old Hall will showcase her latest threads, which will feature spring and summer digs, along with swimwear from her House of Diamonds collection. Something that’s not a first for this designer.

“This fifth show for me is all about New York fashion week, but in a classic, sophisticated way, like my design style,” Hall says. “It’s somewhat couture, but definitely not your typical evening or swimwear.”

Crystal Marie Young, public relations person for Hall, says her line is “phenomenal” and made for all sizes and ages. “It’s going for that glamour, grown-up look,” Young says. “People who love playing dress-up; this is the line you go for.”

And going from day into night, as well, is what this Detroit High School of Performing Arts and Wayne State University graduate was going for, too, she says. “It’s for the fashion-forward male and female,” Hall says.

Evening gowns, pants, shirts, dresses, blazers, shorts and not-so-typical beachwear will all be included at prices starting at $20 and go all the way up to $150.  Materials of satin, denim and linen in soft pinks, peaches, browns and creams will light-up the runway, she adds.

“We’re gearing up for summer so the thought was to use classic colors,” Hall says. “I look at a lot of designers, I see other people wearing things that inspire me, but originality -- that’s what makes me good. I make the patterns, I sew, it’s all me, me, me.”

Hall says she’s also not afraid to be bold with her collections and she’s not certainly not afraid to takes chances. For example, this line has lace items that many consider to be lingerie-type material only. “It’s completely different from when I started,” she says. “I personally love to dress-up and go out so there’s cocktail wear for that. I also want people to be able to throw on a House of Diamonds blazer and be good to go.

“Designing gives you a sense to be creative, unique and different. Everybody loves fashion,” Hall says. “I want people to know Detroit has fashion to offer.”