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Wondering if Ewan McGregor's Halston Portrayal Holds Up? Here Are Pics of the Real Designer

14/05/2021 - 11:25 PM

After a take on the assassination of Gianni Versace [1], executive producer Ryan Murphy is back to tell the story of another groundbreaking fashion designer: Halston. Born Roy Halston Frowick, the sartorial legend first made waves after designing the famous pillbox hat worn by First Lady Jackie Kennedy [2]. In the '70s, he carved out a name for himself by pushing out clean, minimal designs for Ultrasuede shirtdresses and airy caftans. As he befriended legends such as jewellery designer Elsa Peretti and performer Liza Minnelli, he spent much of his early days of fame at a colourful disco nightclub called Studio 54. Halston's legendary name, reputation, and friendships often preceded Halston the person, so what did Halston actually look like?

As you dig into Halston [3], reference the pictures ahead to see if Ewan McGregor's impression [4] actually holds up!

Halston in 1975

Halston in 1975

Halston and Carol Channing in 1977

Halston and Liza Minnelli in 1978

Halston and Elizabeth Taylor in 1978

Steve Rubell and Halston in 1978

Halston in 1978

Halston in 1979

Halston (and Martha Graham) in 1981

Halston in 1982

Halston in 1982

Halston in 1983

Halston in 1987

Mikhail Baryshnikov and Halston in 1988


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