Looking Back at Halston's Life in Photos

Known as the first superstar fashion designer, Halston capitalized on the changing styles and consumer culture in the second half of the 20th century, revolutionizing fashion while also building a business empire. Born into humble Midwest beginnings, Roy Halston Frowick would become one of the most widely recognized names in fashion in the '70s and '80s. His designs were worn by seemingly everyone: athletes at the 1976 Olympics, movie stars, and First Ladies­–he even designed Girl Scouts' uniforms.

The iconic American designer had a glamorous social life. A regular at Studio 54 and friends with A-listers like Liza Minnelli, Andy Warhol, and Bianca Jagger, Halston was an early influencer. But his story was also full of drama, with exorbitant spending habits, a penchant for drug use, and a history of explosive love affairs. A new Netflix miniseries out now on the streaming platform, chronicles the rise and eventual fall of Halston, played by Ewan McGregor. The cast will also feature Krysta Rodriguez as Liza Minnelli, Rebecca Dayan as Elsa Peretti, and Gian Franco Rodriguez as Victor Hugo. Here, take a look at real photos of Halston’s incredible life.