Listed In: Fashion Designers, Fashion Entrepreneurs
Birthdate: April 23, 1932
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Died: March 26, 1990
Halston, a renowned American fashion designer, became famous in the 1970s for his chic and understated designs made from opulent materials such as cashmere and ultrasuede. He transformed the American fashion scene with his sleek and modern style, tailored to suit the casual yet sophisticated urban woman. Starting his career as a milliner in the 1950s, he gained widespread recognition for creating timeless pieces like Jacqueline Kennedy’s iconic pillbox hat. Despite his early triumphs, Halston encountered difficulties in the 1980s due to certain business decisions, eventually leading to him losing control of his fashion empire before his passing in 1990.
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