1970s Halston Ultra Suede Tan Brown Vintage 70s Fedora Hat
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s HALSTON ultra suede tan fedora hat ! Features the soft versatile ultra suede Halston was known for.
1970s Halston Ultra Suede Tan Brown Vintage 70s Fedora Hat
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s HALSTON ultra suede tan fedora hat ! Features the soft versatile ultra suede Halston was known for.
Halston Midnight Blue Ultrasuede Dress, Circa 1970s
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic vintage Halston ultra suede shirt dress. pointed collar. long sleeves. loose fitting silhouette. two large patch pockets. 5 button closure. belt is not included
Halston 1970s Salmon Peach Ultrasuede Vintage 70s Belted Jacket and Skirt Suit
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beyond chic HALSTON ultra suede salmon / peach jacket and skirt ensemble !
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Halston Iconic Ultra Feather Faux Suede Cropped Zippered Jacket c 1970s Petite
By Halston
Located in University City, MO
Halston Iconic ultra - feather faux suede bomber style zippered jacket c 1970s Petite Size The stylish petite size cropped hunter green zippered jacket is constructed with Halston's ...
Halston 1970s Pistachio Green Ultra Suede Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s HALSTON pistachio green ultra suede short sleeve belted shirt dress !
1970s Halston Crimson Red Ultra Suede Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 70s HALSTON crimson red ultra suede long sleeve shirt dress !
Circa 1972 Halston Navy Blue Ultrasuede Dress
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
This deep navy blue ultrasuede shirtdress is one of the first and most popular of Halston's ultra suede designs. Please note the cashmere sweater and Elsa Peretti belt are sold sepa...
Halston Red Ultra Suede Coat Dress with Pockets and Belt
By Halston
Located in Atlanta, GA
Halston 1970s dark red ultra suede button up dress with pockets and belt.
HALSTON 1970s Pink Ultra Suede Cropped Jacket Size 14. Never Worn.
By Halston
Located in Atlanta, GA
HALSTON 1970s pink ultra suede cropped jacket is a size 14.
Halston 1970s Red Ultra Suede Peplum Jacket and Black Wool Pencil Skirt Size 4
By Halston
Located in Atlanta, GA
Halston 1970s fire engine bright red ultra suede peplum jacket with belt and pencil skirt is a size 4.
Halston Ultra Suede Belted Jacket
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston, ultra suede, camel tone, belted jacket, having a shawl collar detail and slash pockets.
Halston Ultra Suede Dress
By Halston
Located in Austin, TX
Halston purple ultra suede sleeveless dress with belt.
Halston Ultra Suede Double Breasted Trench
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston, beige, ultra suede, double breasted, belted trench, having a fitted bodice, A line silhouette, wide lapels, and a back middle vent.
Halston 1970s Mint Green Ultra-Suede Dress
By Halston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Halston 1970s short sleeve mint green ultra suede wrap style dress.
1970's Halston Red Ultra Suede Gown
By Halston
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's long sleeve, deep red, ultra suede gown. Fabric was revolutionary for the time. Machine washable, wrap style with velcro closure at bust and hook at waist. Small v at neck and...
Halston Chocolate Brown Ultrasuede Long Maxi Coat Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Halston 1970's brown ultra suede partial wrap dress.
Halston Ultra Suede Belted Wrap Coat
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Halston, chocolate brown, ultra suede, belted coat, having a notched / lapel collar, no closures and a flared silhouette.
1970s Halston ultra suede dress/ coat
By Halston
Located in Austin, TX
1970s Halston tan ultra suede dress with side pockets and belt.
Halston 1970s Ultra Suede Khaki Beige Sand Sleeveless Vintage 70s Belted Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and timeless HALSTON ultra suede khaki sleeveless belted dress !
Halston 1970s Ultra Suede Royal Blue Large Size Vintage 70s Shirt Wrap Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
I have had a number of HALSTON Ultra Suede dressed before ( they always sell fast ), but I have never had nor seen one in this beautiful vibrant color before.
Halston Beige Ultra Faux Suede Hat, circa 1970s
By Halston
Located in University City, MO
Halston beige ultra faux suede hat c 1970s The soft cloth feather suede retro hat makes a chic timeless accessory Labeled: Halston No size indicated Refer to measurements The int...
1970s Halston Ultrasuede Khaki Brown Double Breasted Vintage Spy Trench Jacket
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Features the classic soft and wearable ultra suede fabric Halston created that is perfect for all year wear.
1970s Halston Ultrasuede Khaki Brown Double Breasted Vintage Spy Trench Jacket
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Features the classic soft and wearable ultra suede fabric Halston created that is perfect for all year wear.
1970s Halston Robin Eggs Blue Ultrasuede Sleeveless Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
This beauty is particularly rare, as it hails from Halston's debut line of ultra suede in 1972. Buttons up the front all the way to the collar.
1970s Halston Bubblegum Pink Ultrasuede Vintage 70s Halter Wrap Maxi Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic 1970s HALSTON bubblegum pink ultra suede halter maxi dress!
1970s Raspberry Ultra Suede Halston
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
This amazing Halston ultra suede dress could actually double as an evening coat.
1970s Purple Halston Coat Dress
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an amazing Halston ultra suede dress could actually double as an coat.
Vintage Halston 1970s Salmon Ultra Suede Coat Dress With Belt
By Halston
Located in Portland, OR
This is an original vintage 1970's Halston ultrasuede dress/coat in a beautiful salmon peach color. The dress/coat has a belt that is attached at the waist, functional pockets, a not...
1970s Camel Halston Leather Midi Skirt
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
Though you can find Halston separates in his classic ultra suede more often, to find a leather piece is a really rare and wonderful thing.
1972 Halston Ultra Suede Trench Coat
By Halston
Located in Rockwood, ON
A fabulous c.1972 ultra suede trench coat that is a beautiful deep raspberry color.
Vintage HALSTON 1970's Ultra suede dress
By Halston
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage HALSTON 1970's Light green, plush ultra suede dress with lace front tie closure.
1970's Halston Sky Blue Ultra Suede Wrap Dress
By Halston
Located in Houston, TX
Coordinating sash accentuates the waist in this easy fitting dress. The ultra suede allows for wear as well thoughout the year.
Vintage Halston 1970s Steel Blue Grey Ultra Suede Double Breasted Coat
By Halston
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Halston double breasted steel grey ultra suede coat was made in the USA in the 1970's.
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
Alexander McQueen New Black Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Jacket with Birth Label
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous new, never worn black cashmere jacket or mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frame...
$1,723
Size: Size US 6 - French 36
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1997 Black Tuxedo Suit with Twisted Billowing Sleeves
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Black Tuxedo Suit with Dramatic Twisted Billowing Red Fabric Lined Sleeves This is a rar...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Gianni Versace Leather Lace up Dress S/S 2002
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary and collectible supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. This has all of the couture details Versace is known for- a fine fringe hem, laser perforated leather...
Vicky Tiel black halter dress with rhinestones
By Vicky Tiel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vicky Tiel black halter dress with rhinestones. Length 44", bust 34", hip 32".
$3,950
Size: Small - Small Medium
Halston 1970s Brown Rust H Logo Buckles Two Piece Vintage 70s Bikini Swimsuit
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Another 1970s HALSTON brown / rust two piece bikini swimsuit ! This is one of five swimsuits from a halstonette model herself. Ivory colored lucite buckles in the signature H shape. ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Tan Knit Button Embellished Plunge Blouse Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Tan Cotton Knit Button Embellished Plunge Blouse Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2003 "Irere" Designer: Alexander McQu...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2003 Parrot And Tropical Print Crossback Dress Gown Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Size S
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
Chanel Shopping Tote Duffle Cc Sport Line Beige Nylon
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Very good. Small marks on base and handles, slight discoloration and wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Authenticity Card, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8-14...
$12,920
H 10.5 in W 19 in L 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Recognized for the understated but wholly glamorous fashions he introduced in the 1970s, and revered today for his vintage dresses, sunglasses, handbags and other enduring designs, Roy Halston Frowick defined the spare, body-conscious style of the so-called Studio 54 era. In doing so, he became a legend himself, known simply as Halston, a lean moniker that represented the visionary minimalist ideals he would inject into the world of fashion.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa — but raised in Evansville, Indiana — Halston moved to Chicago in 1952, where he worked as a window dresser by day and studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago at night. In the late 1950s, he moved to New York City. As the hat designer for Bergdorf Goodman, he had his first encounter with fame in 1961 when Jackie Kennedy wore a pillbox hat he designed to President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration. Less than a decade later, after hats fell out of fashion and sales plummeted, Halston launched his own ready-to-wear line and opened a Madison Avenue boutique.
One of Halston’s early successes was the sexy Ultrasuede shirtdress, an unassuming adaptation of a man’s oxford shirt introduced in 1972 that became a fashion staple for the well-dressed woman. Named for a washable synthetic fabric that evokes the feel of suede — Halston is said to have previously seen innovative designer Issey Miyake wearing the material — the Ultrasuede shirtdress was cut to complement many figures with buttons that began at the breastbone rather than at the garment’s structured neckline. In one season, 60,000 were sold. Ultrasuede became a Halston signature, and he would use the fabric in coats, luggage and other items.
But it was his seductively simple nightlife designs that made Halston an international name. Often cut on the bias or sewn with single seams, his garments were constructed to flatter the female form like no evening gowns that had come before, popularizing such styles as the halter dress. “Halston brought a spark of the divine to everything he did,” said model Pat Cleveland during an interview about the 2021 Netflix series based on his life.
And, for a while, the designer was as ubiquitous in the clubs as his designs. “For two decades, [Halston] was the king of New York nightlife,” wrote Steven Gaines in Vanity Fair. He was a regular at Studio 54, partying with the likes of Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger, Liza Minnelli and his Halstonettes, his coterie of glamorous models and muses that included Elsa Peretti. The close friend and collaborator of Halston’s transformed diamond jewelry for Tiffany & Co. after signing a contract with the storied American luxury house in 1974.
Halston won four Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards over the course of his career. In 1973, he sold his company to Norton Simon, and in the early 1980s, it switched ownership again. By 1984, neither his name nor his company were his own. Halston continued to work, however. He collaborated with close friend and legendary choreographer Martha Graham, designing critically acclaimed costumes for her, including for her dance work Persephone in 1987. Halston died of complications from AIDS in 1990.
Today, Halston’s designs can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and more.
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