He created clothes for Bianca Jagger, Iman and Studio 54 regulars, and his collections predated modern minimal glamour. Now this Great Gatsby-like figure is the subject of a documentary

Everything to know about fashion designer Halston.

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In the 1970's there was 1 piece of clothing that was SEXY, COMFORTABLE, & FUN all at the same time and that was the 1-piece jumpsuit. Inspired by air force pilots' uniforms, it evolved into a popular glam version made of silk or satin, elongating & highlighting the curves of a woman's body. Think Charlie's Angels, Brigitte Bardot, even Liza Lorena & Cecilia Rodriguez! hehehe. It was so popular and is considered an iconic symbol of 1970's fashion. Farrah Fawcett in a luxe green satin jumpsuit…

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A look back at American designer Roy Halston Frowick's most iconic fashion moments, from his star-studded runways to Studio 54 and more.

Pat Cleveland was often seen on the runway for Halston shows and sporting his looks.

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The name Halston evokes a highly decadent moment in our cultural history: the nightlife-as-performance days of Studio 54, electrified by seventies disco, drugs, and celebrity. But Halston was also …

Le Smoking, the iconic YSL suit came define a cultural shift in the way womenswear was perceived. Over the decades, it has become an insignia of power.