Black Halo

Black Halo Founder and Creative Director, Laurel Berman, draws inspiration from the silhouette of a woman’s body. Her architectural designs summon a natural inner beauty and strength that are both liberating and empowering to women when worn. Built on her own unassuming allure and relaxed confidence, she creates collections for modern women that are never lacking femininity. Born in Spokane, Washington, her passion for design led her to study at the San Francisco Academy of Fashion. She then worked in many capacities for various brands within the industry. Her multi-faceted experience provided the foundation needed to construct and execute her vision of a brand made for all women. Since launching the brand in 2002, It has been important to both Berman and her partner, Sean Pattison, that this remain an authentic American-made brand located in Los Angeles’s hub of apparel manufacturing. Berman transformed the way women dress today with a single piece, the wildly popular “Jackie O” dress; known for it’s versatility and ability to enhance a woman’s figure. To quote the Wall Street Journal “…The Label Behind the Dress That Never Quits.” Since its launch in 2002, Black Halo has expanded from its Los Angeles heritage, becoming an internationally renowned brand that can be found in over 1,500 stores worldwide. In 2012, the brand premiered an evening wear collection, Black Halo EVE by Laurel Berman, broadening their appeal to existing clientele while reaching a new audience. Black Halo continues to design garments that blend flawless construction and impeccable tailoring, channeling an aesthetic that references and reinvents the meaning of modern-classic style. The result is understated glamour without pretense, which has made the collection a long-standing favorite among women and notable celebrities.