Netflix series, Halston, showcases the genius creations of Roy Halston Frowick. Take a look at the iconic designer’s outstanding fashion milestones.
American designer Roy Halston Frowick shone brightly in the fashion industry for 37 years till his life was taken by AIDS in the year 1990. From 1953 to his last 18 months in San Francisco, Halston never stopped creating. Even when his brand was acquired by Esmark Inc. owned by Norton Simon, he took the time and money to continue designing out of his own expertly sewn pocket.
Now, his life is once again under the limelight after Netflix released the simply-titled, Halston, on the 14th of May. The unauthorized series features almost all of Halston’s star-studded friends, namely: Liza Minnelli, Elsa Paretti, Bianca Jagger, Joe Eula, Joel Schumacher, and the list goes on. But, more than the fanfare of 80s stardom, the show revealed the truth behind Studio 54’s favorite designer. Roy Halston faced a number of ordeals, which the series frames as being caused by his own self-doubt. Despite his challenges, Halston left a permanent mark on the fashion industry through his revolutionary designs and his larger-than-life persona. Here’s a timeline of all of Halston’s originals (including ones that weren’t mentioned in the Netflix show).
1961 – Pillbox Hat
The Pillbox Hat was popularized by the one and only, Jackie Kennedy Onassis. She wore the hat during her husband’s presidential inauguration along with a beige coat dress by Cassini. The First Lady would usually wear local designers to big events, so they could help bring young designers on the map (which is exactly what happened to then-milliner Halston).
1970 – Tie-dye Caftans
In the year 1970, The Washington Post praised Halston’s caftans by saying, “Everything in the collection moves, wraps, and blows.” Bringing in caftans into the fashion sphere was a fête on its own. Before it, most of the couture available were made for Twiggy-esque clients that could rock a mini skirt.
1972 – Halston Ultrasuede Shirt Dress
The charming story behind Halston’s ultrasuede shirt dress started with fellow designer Issey Miyake. Miyake shared to Halston that his ultrasuede shirt was “washable.” This confused him into thinking that it was water repellant, which was played out on the Netflix show. Nevertheless, the shirt dress became an RTW staple in every woman’s closet during the 70s.
1972 – Halter Dress
Bob Fosse’s Liza With a Z concert film shot Halston’s halter dress sales through the roof in Bergdorf Goodman. The movie featured the legendary icon, Liza Minnelli, in a red sequined halter cocktail dress by Halston.
1973 – Battle of Versailles Couture
“I think, probably, it’s that I cleaned up American fashion at a particular point in time—I was actually called Mr. Clean. It was just getting rid of all the extra details that didn’t work—bows that didn’t tie, buttons that didn’t button, zippers that didn’t zip, wrap dresses that didn’t wrap. I’ve always hated things that don’t work,” shares the designer. This was best exemplified in the show during the Battle of Versailles, which pitted American designers versus their French counterparts. Halston literally stripped down the pieces a few days before the show.
1975 – Halston Perfume
According to the Netflix show, a lover’s jockstrap and dried orchids were the inspiration for Halston’s famous perfume. We may never know if this is 100% accurate, but we do know the perfume raked in more than 33 million dollars. You can still buy the Halston perfume today, but it is reported to be very different from the original.
1976 – Team USA’s Official Uniform for the Olympics
This may only be an advertorial montage in the film, but in actuality Halston became the designer of all things American. He went on to design the 1976 US Olympic Team’s Official Uniform, which was worn by the athletes throughout the competition.
1977 – Uniforms for Braniff International Airway’s Flight Attendants
In the 70s, there was no escaping Halston. You can even catch his designs 31,00 feet above the ground in Braniff International Airway. The uniform made use of Halston’s tan ultrasuede material in true aviator fashion.
1984 – Costumes for Martha Graham’s Rite of Spring
Reportedly one of Roy Halston’s last design projects, Martha Graham’s Rite of Spring allowed the designer to revisit his creativity before his eventual death in 1990. He also worked on projects such as Pomegranate, which was showcased on the Netflix show.
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