His minimalist, fluid designs helped define the look of 1970s american style. He was widely considered the first superstar designer in the united states, and his clothing defined 1970s american fashion. The official site for halston, the first american luxury brand
Once dubbed the premier fashion designer in america by newsweek, halston and his iconic designs became synonymous with the 1970s and the glamourous era of studio 54. Halston (born april 23, 1932, des moines, iowa, u.s.—died march 26, 1990, san francisco, california) was an american designer of elegant fashions with a streamlined look Halston passed away on march 26, 1990, at the age of 59 years old
