Absolutely beautiful and thought-provoking. Halston was a great fan of Balenciaga, and for a good reason, because at one time as you note, Balenciaga, much like Givenchy was considered to be the height of glamour and elegance. With regards to Alexander McQueen, it is widely acknowledged, what a genius he was during his much too short lifetime. Yes, sometimes his shows were very difficult painful and brutal to watch but they had real meaning and message behind them - as someone who loves fashion, and who appreciates true creativity, and has an understanding of the history of fashion, it’s very upsetting and sad to see what has been allowed to happen with something like the House of Balenciaga. I can think of many other examples, such as Saint Laurent, Dior, and Lacroix who are still in good standing. For those of us who love the talent and beauty and skill set required to create fashion it is heartbreaking to see what the corporate powers that be have allowed to happen to Balenciaga 💔