Halston, 1988
It all started when...
Roy Halston Frowick was born April 23rd, 1932. Halston was a family name originating with Halston's maternal grandfather Wilbur Halston Holmes. His second born was to have been a boy, but when it was declared a girl, she was named Hallie Mae. Roy Halston was the next generation to carry the name. My brother George Halston was the following and then in turn his son and my son carry Halston as a middle name.
Roy Halston Frowick, the ultimate minimalist, shook off his first and last names and became known simply as Halston. Toward the end of his career in the early 1980s his inner circle called him H, inspiring him to create patterns of interlocking Hs on textiles and home furnishings. He used to say "my name is on the door, so I must do quality checks on every item that goes out that door." He was a consummate perfectionist.
He trademarked his name in the mid 1970s to protect his stellar brand as he was establishing it. Now almost 30 years after his death the brand lives on through many commercial endeavors.
As his confidante, my mission is to carry on the legacy of Halston the man and designer who pinned American fashion on the map. Read my book Halston: Inventing American Fashion for more details. Available for purchase on the Halston Archives tab.