The Truth About The Heartbreaking Death Of Designer Halston
Hulton Archive/Getty Images By Hannah Jeon/May 12, 2021 5:49 pm EST
Netflix’s “Halston” is finally arriving on the small screen — and is taking a look back at the legacy of the American fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick, better known as simply “Halston.” As reported by Deadline, the new limited series from Netflix chronicles the rise and fall of the iconic designer, portrayed by Ewan McGregor, as his fashion empire skyrocketed him to international fame in the ’70s. But what do we know about Halston’s life and legacy now?
According to WWD, Halston was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, with his elegant designs becoming a staple in the 1970s disco era. After initially gaining fame for designing the iconic pillbox hat that Jackie Kennedy wore to JFK’s presidential inauguration in 1961, Halston soon became one of the most popular designers of the time period — as well as a central figure in New York City’s nightlife scene, (via The Independent). His designs were worn and coveted by some of the most famous stars in Hollywood, including Liza Minelli, Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, and Bianca Jagger. But as much as Halston enjoyed international fame, the designer’s success was followed by a spectacular downfall, as noted by The Guardian — and it wouldn’t be long after until his life was tragically cut short.
The Truth About The Heartbreaking Death Of Designer Halston
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By Hannah Jeon/May 12, 2021 5:49 pm EST
Netflix’s “Halston” is finally arriving on the small screen — and is taking a look back at the legacy of the American fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick, better known as simply “Halston.” As reported by Deadline, the new limited series from Netflix chronicles the rise and fall of the iconic designer, portrayed by Ewan McGregor, as his fashion empire skyrocketed him to international fame in the ’70s. But what do we know about Halston’s life and legacy now?
According to WWD, Halston was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, with his elegant designs becoming a staple in the 1970s disco era. After initially gaining fame for designing the iconic pillbox hat that Jackie Kennedy wore to JFK’s presidential inauguration in 1961, Halston soon became one of the most popular designers of the time period — as well as a central figure in New York City’s nightlife scene, (via The Independent). His designs were worn and coveted by some of the most famous stars in Hollywood, including Liza Minelli, Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, and Bianca Jagger. But as much as Halston enjoyed international fame, the designer’s success was followed by a spectacular downfall, as noted by The Guardian — and it wouldn’t be long after until his life was tragically cut short.
According to WWD, Halston was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, with his elegant designs becoming a staple in the 1970s disco era. After initially gaining fame for designing the iconic pillbox hat that Jackie Kennedy wore to JFK’s presidential inauguration in 1961, Halston soon became one of the most popular designers of the time period — as well as a central figure in New York City’s nightlife scene, (via The Independent). His designs were worn and coveted by some of the most famous stars in Hollywood, including Liza Minelli, Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, and Bianca Jagger.
But as much as Halston enjoyed international fame, the designer’s success was followed by a spectacular downfall, as noted by The Guardian — and it wouldn’t be long after until his life was tragically cut short.
Halston’s tragic death was a result of complications from AIDS
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Despite his tragic death, there’s no doubt that Halston’s legacy still lives on today, with his dazzling life story becoming the focus of many films and biopics — including, of course, Netflix’s latest miniseries, “Halston.”
