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Netflix has just released a five-part series based on the true story of fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick. He became the most iconic designer in 1970s New York, with Calvin Klein calling him the “greatest American fashion designer who ever lived”. However, his lavish lifestyle led to his downfall and Halston lost control of his fashion house and his spending before he died.
Halston was born in April 1932 and had an interest in fashion from an early age
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Roy Halston Frowick was born on April 2rd, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the second son of Norwegian-American accountant James Edward Frowick and his wife Hallie Mae. Halston is said to have taken an interest in fashion from an early age, after watching his grandmother sewing. He began creating hats and alerting clothes for his mother and sister.
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Moulin Rouge!, Trainspotting, and more, Ewan McGregor brings an A-list Hollywood appeal to the story of Roy Halston Frowick. An Iowa native, Halston kicked off his career as a hat designer and got his big break when Jacqueline Kennedy wore his pillbox hat to JFK s inauguration. In the mid- 60s, he began his foray into women s clothing, making waves with designs like Ultrasuede shirtdresses and halter dresses.
His brand grew exponentially, spanning from disco fashions to fragrance to housewares to even Girl Scout uniforms. In the 80s, he signed an exclusive, billion-dollar deal with JCPenney (an unprecedented collaboration at the time). But what was supposed to be a lucrative business move led to the fall of Halston s empire. After questionable business dealings, he was removed from the head of his eponymous business.