B Michael on Whitney Houston and Macy’s

In addition to creating the dresses Whitney Houston wears in “Sparkle,” Michael is creating his first ready-to-wear line.

B Michael America Red will be launched exclusively at Macy’s Inc. the first week of August, with additional department store distribution expected subsequently.

Michael wanted to have another moment with Houston, so he invited her to his Feb. 15 fashion show at the Museum of the City of New York. She died the Saturday before the show, which was three months after the “Sparkle” filming ended. “It just didn’t seem possible,” Michael said. He left her front-row seat at his show unfilled.  For more

[above: A scarf tie, high-wasted bodice in exotic print with sheath bottom. Estimated price is $190.]