I wasn't truly sold on Halston until the second episode, aptly titled "Versailles," and its exploration of Halston's journey to taking part in the legendary Battle of Versailles fashion show. I couldn't take my eyes off of Halston and crew as they strolled into the Paris airport to meet up with the other American designers set to compete. Seeing Halston amongst the likes of Oscar de la Renta, Stephen Burrows, Bill Blass, and Anne Klein really amped up the drama — especially when Halston realises he's been duped by Eleanor Lambert.
Did I start tearing up when Halston got his standing ovation from the French fashion crowd? You bet your ass I did. The episode also led me down a rabbit hole to learn more about the show in general, including how 10 out of the American designers' 36 models were Black, which was unprecedented at the time.